Cardiology trends from the first half of 2023

Three trends in cardiology have emerged in the first half of 2023.

While new treatment options are becoming more prevalent, workforce concerns remain high with regard to both cardiologist burnout and diversity. Recent studies have also found some good news for heart transplants and some concerning trends in cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.

Here are the cardiology trends that have emerged between January to June in 2023:

Cardiology studies to know:

1. CMS' revised rules are leaving some heart patients stranded 
   
   

2. Why this vascular procedure could be cause for concern 
   
   

3. This heart transplant method could increase the donor pool by 30% 
   
   

4. Cardiovascular disease to rise by more than 30% by 2060: 10 notes 
   
   

5. The day with the most heart attacks

New treatment options:

1. New Jersey hospital 1st in US to use AI to detect abdominal aortic aneurysm
   
   
2. FDA approves 1st iron IV treatment for heart failure patients
   
   

3. FDA greenlights 1st anti-inflammatory drug for cardiovascular disease
   
   
4. Mount Sinai treats 1st patient with world's smallest heart pump
   
   
5. New device reduces risk of esophagus injury during ablations
   
   
6. Genetic testing could be the future of heart attack prevention
   
   
7. App aims to spot signs of heart failure with speech patterns

Workforce:

1. 41% of interventional cardiologists have considered quitting: 12 stats to know
   
   
2. The hardest part of the job, according to cardiologists
   
   
3. UCSF: All-woman transplant team makes history