Heartwire - Episode 146: Stem-cell findings strike at long-held vascular disease dogma; multibiomarker test for predicting CVD; Measuring apolipoproteins does not help risk prediction; First-in-human transcatheter mitral-valve implant

Summary: For the week ending June 22, 2012 we discuss the following top cardiology news from heartwire: • Stem-cell findings strike at long-held vascular disease dogma • A multibiomarker test for predicting CVD: Has its time arrived? • Measuring apolipoproteins does not help risk prediction • First-in-human transcatheter mitral-valve implant And also, in brief: • EFFORTLESS: Registry shows continued improvement with subcutaneous ICD • Lack of sleep ups stroke risk in low-risk adults • Alarming increase in hypertension in US children Join us for a comprehensive review of this week's most important cardiology news.