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Keya medical's plaque analysis and FFR-CT reports generated from a single CT scan.

FDA clears AI-enabled CCTA plaque analysis tool from Keya Medical

The company now has multiple FDA-cleared algorithms for evaluating CCTA results.

Cardiologists highlight early success with leaflet modification device for valve-in-valve TAVR

The FDA-cleared ShortCut leaflet modification device has been linked to positive real-world outcomes.

American College of Cardiology celebrates 100 hospitals for offering ‘highest level of cardiovascular care’

These "forward-thinking organizations" have all committed to participating in multiple data registries and quality improvement programs. Did your facility make the cut?

Roderick Tung explains cardio-neuro ablation therapy for recurrent vasovagal syncope

Cardioneural ablation provides a new treatment option for vasovagal syncope

The procedure is designed to help patients who experience frequent fainting episodes that impair their quality of life.

Experts raise concern about high cost-sharing for imaging in some Medicare Advantage plans

"These high costs could pose barriers to care for such plans’ beneficiaries,” researchers wrote July 1 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Homeland Security warns of vulnerabilities in medical imaging software

The feds cautioned that exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to write files, access unauthorized information, or crash client servers.

University opens $30M new research imaging center focused on liver disease

The Stravitz Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at VCU seeks to develop new treatments that could help the millions of individuals impacted by these ailments.

PwC predicts: Providers, payers, pharma, medtech—all will have new to-do lists after the midterm elections. And that’s regardless of results.

With Election Day only four months away, healthcare is again emerging as a major source of idealistic campaign promises. Many of these are driven by widespread public angst. What sorts of changes can U.S. healthcare stakeholders realistically expect once the results are in?

Model in the Abiomed booth showing placement of the Impella 5.5 liters per minute catheter heart pump. This is used for patients who need more support than a conventional Impella CP can offer, but does not require level of supported from ECMO.

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.

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.

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.

Kimberly Hatch, RT(R)(CT)(ARRT), technical director of 3D lab at Banner Health, explains the advances in advanced visualization software what is needed to build a comprehensive cardiac 3D imaging lab.

Leveraging IT and AI to transform 3D imaging lab workflows at Banner Health

Procedure planning studies that once took hours can now be completed in just 25 minutes with 3D technology advances and AI.

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FDA clears AI-enabled CCTA plaque analysis tool from Keya Medical

The company now has multiple FDA-cleared algorithms for evaluating CCTA results.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiologists highlight early success with leaflet modification device for valve-in-valve TAVR

The FDA-cleared ShortCut leaflet modification device has been linked to positive real-world outcomes.

Cardiovascular Business

American College of Cardiology celebrates 100 hospitals for offering ‘highest level of cardiovascular care’

These "forward-thinking organizations" have all committed to participating in multiple data registries and quality improvement programs. Did your facility make the cut?