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Reported in 2018 by anesthesiologists at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, the case suggested a message to TAVR operators: “Vigilance and a high degree of suspicion” are critical for avoiding the potentially severe hemodynamic consequences of HCM associated with aortic stenosis, the authors asserted (J Med Case Rep 2018;18;12[1]:372).

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At the American College of Radiology’s 2019 meeting last May, speaker after speaker stepped up to the open microphone in the ballroom of a Washington, D.C., hotel to vent their displeasure with the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and its maintenance of certification (MOC) program.

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Ahead of print in Radiology Business Journal: As private medical practices continue feeling the squeeze of consolidation across U.S. healthcare, many radiology groups are considering acquisition offers from physician practice management companies (PPMCs).

Until recently, cardiologists’ eyes tended to glaze over at the mention of using 3D printing in their practices. Most believed the costs would be too high for routine use, that the applications and the price tag were better suited to academic applications.

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To get the operational perspective, CVB hosted a roundtable discussion with service line leaders about the opportunities and challenges they encounter around data.
 

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Experienced dyad and triad partners share tips for setting the stage for success and putting the brakes on mistakes.

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As many as 700 hearts from donors with hepatitis C are discarded each year in the U.S. New research suggests at least some of these organs may be suitable for transplant.

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Following data supporting their use for heart failure and type 2 diabetes, will sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors find a spot in the heart failure armamentarium?

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Tread carefully, analysts warn. In the era of value-based healthcare, it may take more than shopworn business strategies to close the budget gap.

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After a slow start, cardiac ERAS is gaining traction in some U.S. hospitals. Proponents explain how to overcome resistance. 

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Multidisciplinary teams are leveraging advanced technologies to explore the link between cardiovascular disease and dementia with an eye toward improving the diagnosis and treatment of both. 

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In this first magazine of the 2020s, CVB invites the cardiology community to consider new mindsets for a number of areas, from treating dementias to tackling authorizations, documentation and collections. 

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The Alliance for a Stronger FDA said the increase is necessary to pay salaries and cover the organization's ballooning operational expenses.

According to a whistleblower, Cape Cod Hospital performed hundreds of TAVR procedures without following specific government requirements.

A new KLAS Research report found that of the 319 hospitals that adopted a new EHR in 2023, 77 chose Epic.