American College of Cardiology
Helping Cardiovascular Professionals Learn. Advance. Heal.
FDA eases restrictions on two contrast agents. (Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2008) |
TAC score may identify PAD patients at high risk for amputation, study indicates. (Reuters, May 14, 2008) |
Research suggests Xience stent may be as safe, effective as Taxus device. (Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2008) |
Research suggests heavy marijuana use may increase production of protein that raises levels of blood fats linked to heart attack, stroke. (Reuters, May 14, 2008) |
Research suggests larger particle of air pollution may not be associated with hospital admissions for heart, lung ailments. (HealthDay, May 14, 2008) |
FDA commissioner asks Congress for $275 million. (New York Times, May 14, 2008) |
FDA approves two Boston Scientific heart devices. (AP, May 14, 2008) |
Hospital performance pay may exacerbate healthcare disparities, study suggests. (Bloomberg, May 14, 2008) |
Gainsharing programs may reduce costs for some patients who receive stents, researchers say. (Modern Healthcare, May 14, 2008) |
