July 10, 2024 — Findings from an observational analysis of ARISE-HF trial participants, newly-published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC, shed light on the racial and ethnic disparities in diabetic cardiomyopathy (DbCM), which researchers note may have the potential to inform clinical practice, interventions, and policies.


In a room of 20 people, it’s likely that about 10 of them, or half, will presently have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).


July 10, 2024 — CellProthera, a private company specializing in cell-based therapies for repairing ischemic tissues, and BioCardia, Inc., a developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, announced success from a collaborative Phase II trial of ProtheraCytes for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) led by

July 10, 2024 — Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., a late-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies that seek to address unmet medical needs in the areas of central nervous system (CNS), inflammatory and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced European Patent EP3244896 has been granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) covering use of brilaroxazine for the treatment of

July 9, 2024 — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has named its volunteer leadership for fiscal year 2024-25.

July 9, 2024 — Disparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties do not have a practicing cardiologist. According to a new analysis published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, these counties tend to be more rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged, with a greater burden of cardiovascular disease, thus highlighting deep geographic disparity in access to cardiovascular care.

July 9, 2024 — Microbot Medical Inc. announced the completion of the first procedure in a patient utilizing its LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic Surgical System. The procedure took place at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the company’s pivotal human clinical trial.

July 8, 2024 — Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  


The DAIC team wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!


July 3, 2024 — Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

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