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Cannabis use increases risk of death, heart attack for ED patients

When patients land in the emergency room, a history of cannabis use may increase their risk of an adverse outcome.

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CCTA brings clarity, better outcomes to CTO PCI

Researchers reviewed dozens of studies to evaluate the long-term value of using CCTA guidance to perform PCI on patients with complete blockages.

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Physicians chime in: Coronary plaque staging offers more precise cardiac patient management

As precision cardiology continues to evolve, the integration of advanced coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and AI-driven analysis is fundamentally changing how we assess and manage coronary artery disease (CAD). Here is a closer look at how Heartflow Plaque Staging is leveraging Total Plaque Volume (TPV) to stratify patient risk.

Society of cardiovascular computed tomography (SCCT) President Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, FACC, MSCCT, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, with is part of Corewell Health, explains some of the key trends in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and how this is being translated into educational programming at the SCCT 2026 annual scientific meeting (ASM). #SCCT2026
SCCT President: Key trends in cardiac CT

As CCTA sees rapid adoption across cardiology, SCCT is working to address the education required to sustain the expansion.

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Hospitals sue Anthem over policy prohibiting use of out-of-network radiologists

Anthem defended the policy in response to the lawsuit, contending patients shouldn’t have to worry about surprise medical bills when visiting in-network hospitals. 

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American College of Radiology Council approves ‘groundbreaking’ framework for assessing AI

Leaders voted to OK the new Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence during ACR’s annual meeting, being held in Washington, D.C. 

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UnitedHealthcare looks to reduce prior authorizations by 30% before end of 2026

The insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group said the shift is part of its ongoing effort to eliminate the barriers between care delivery and medical coverage. The full list of services exempt from prior authorizations includes diagnostic tests and many outpatient surgeries.

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Blame towering market power for soaring hospital prices: Healthcare affordability specialist

“When hospitals that were once competitors merge, prices go up—often by double-digit percentages—with no measurable improvement in patient outcomes.”

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MRI reveals link between hidden muscle fat and undiagnosed cardiometabolic risk

A specialized algorithm is giving experts a better understanding of how hidden muscle fat on imaging affects cardiometabolic health. 

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Impella 5.5 shows promise in certain non-shock, high-risk cardiac surgery patients

New data out of the AATS Annual Meeting identified significant potential for a new treatment strategy. 

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First patient enrolled in massive heart failure trial

Data from BENEFIT-HF, a new randomized study of CVRx's implantable Barostim device, could open up access to many more heart failure patients. 

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Even low-level drinking is bad for long-term brain health, MRI shows

Alcohol intake, even at levels lower than the recommended ranges, can reduce cortical thickness and perfusion in multiple brain regions.

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Cannabis use increases risk of death, heart attack for ED patients

When patients land in the emergency room, a history of cannabis use may increase their risk of an adverse outcome.

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CCTA brings clarity, better outcomes to CTO PCI

Researchers reviewed dozens of studies to evaluate the long-term value of using CCTA guidance to perform PCI on patients with complete blockages.

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Physicians chime in: Coronary plaque staging offers more precise cardiac patient management

As precision cardiology continues to evolve, the integration of advanced coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and AI-driven analysis is fundamentally changing how we assess and manage coronary artery disease (CAD). Here is a closer look at how Heartflow Plaque Staging is leveraging Total Plaque Volume (TPV) to stratify patient risk.

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