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Specialists with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute perform a robotic aortic valve replacement procedure. Image courtesy of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.

A new alternative: Surgeons, cardiologists gather to learn about robotic aortic valve replacement

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is hosting a two-day symposium focused on exploring the benefits and long-term potential of robotic aortic valve replacement. Fans of the procedure say it represents a safe, effective alternative to TAVR and SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis.

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Cardiologists work to eliminate ‘cardiology deserts’ found in many rural communities

The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods.

Coronary calcium may predict a patient's risk of dying from noncardiac conditions

Calcium in the coronary arteries is a known cardiac risk factor. However, new data suggest it may actually tell us more about a person's overall health than researchers previously believed.

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Never mind artificial general intelligence. Worry about artificial superintelligence.

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FDA clears ultrasonic surgical aspiration tech for cardiac surgery

The technology, developed by New Jersey-based Integra LifeSciences, is already approved for several other specialties, including neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.

Prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVR may not negatively impact quality of life

Researchers warned that “aggressive procedural modifications” should not be necessary during TAVR to mitigate the risk of prosthesis-patient mismatch. This appears to be true for patients receiving both self-expanding and balloon-expandable TAVR valves.

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House Democrats push for last-ditch amendment to protect ACA subsidies for 3 years

With the U.S. Senate passing a funding agreement to reopen the federal government, the House of Representatives will now have a chance to make changes—though there’s little chance this particular amendment will succeed.

Patient dies when surgical blade is left inside him, spurring $1M malpractice lawsuit

The family of Jeffrey Alan Fulcher, 58, sued the Medical University of South Carolina after the father of three died six days after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure to remove part of his esophagus. The state, on behalf of the hospital, settled the case out of court.

FDA approves subcutaneous diuretic treatment for heart failure-related edema

The newly approved drug-device combination helps patients manage their own treatment from the comfort of home.

New MRI purchasing approach could save upward of $520,000 per scanner

Experts with Vanderbilt, Philips and the Greenwell Project discussed this “circular business model” Tuesday in JACR.

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Private radiology practice will pay $3.25M to settle class-action lawsuit over cyberattack

Greenville, North Carolina-based Eastern Radiologists is denying any wrongdoing, deciding to settle the matter to avoid protracted litigation.

Radiology groups endorse bipartisan bill to boost specialist counts in rural areas

ACR, SIR and ASTRO are voicing their support for the Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act, introduced in both the House and Senate.

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Cardiovascular Business

A new alternative: Surgeons, cardiologists gather to learn about robotic aortic valve replacement

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiologists work to eliminate ‘cardiology deserts’ found in many rural communities

The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods.

Cardiovascular Business

Coronary calcium may predict a patient's risk of dying from noncardiac conditions

Calcium in the coronary arteries is a known cardiac risk factor. However, new data suggest it may actually tell us more about a person's overall health than researchers previously believed.