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To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?

As one may expect, patient satisfaction was considerably higher for individuals who did not have to fast for a minimum of six hours prior to treatment. There were no other significant differences.

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Stem cell patch shows potential to heal heart patients—no surgery or transplant required

The new patch is implanted through a tiny incision and held in place with a biocompatible adhesive. It then helps the heart recover over time, replacing dead tissue that would typically never be able to regenerate.

Video Robert Lookstein on mechanical thrombectomy beating anticoagulation alone in pulmonary embolism in the late-breaking STORM-PE trial at TCT 2025.

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

Why Competing Imaging Centers Are Sharing Trade Secrets Over Dinner—And What It Reveals About the Future of Radiology

In a private dining room in Miami, something unusual is happening. Leaders from competing imaging centers are openly discussing their best practices—even sharing vendor recommendations and operational strategies that have doubled their volumes while cutting costs in half.

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Mitral annular calcification linked to higher heart failure risks

In fact, researchers wrote, MAC appears to influence a patient's odds of developing HFpEF even more than their BMI.

FDA panel to review first heart failure device of its kind

The shunt device being reviewed showed a 52% reduction in hospitalizations and favorable trends in mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

AI helps TriStar Health advance care for pulmonary embolism patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the leading causes of cardiovascular death in the United States. TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, has made PE a priority by bringing together a multidisciplinary team and adopting AI-enabled workflows to support timely diagnosis and treatment. This approach is designed to drive consistent, high-quality care – whether patients are seen at a large hospital or a community ER.

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Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation

Exams are being delivered faster, thanks to abbreviated protocols, but experts contend insurers should not cut MRI pay because of such efficiencies.

Patients without PCPs struggle to access lung cancer screening, despite eligibility

It is estimated that up to one-third of the U.S. population does not have a primary care provider.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Many if not most of today’s software developers use AI coding tools every day. Yet nearly 40% have little to no trust in AI-generated code.

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American Heart Association announces late-breaking research for Scientific Sessions 2024

The three-day conference begins Saturday, Nov. 16, in Chicago. Topics will include AI, heart failure, patient management and much more.

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Radiologist seeks $8M in lawsuit alleging retaliation after he blew whistle against peers

Layne Tarbox, MD, and his attorney filed the complaint Oct. 28, alleging a husband-wife pair of rads engaged in fraud at one of the Pacific Northwest's largest medical groups.

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To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?

As one may expect, patient satisfaction was considerably higher for individuals who did not have to fast for a minimum of six hours prior to treatment. There were no other significant differences.

Cardiovascular Business

Stem cell patch shows potential to heal heart patients—no surgery or transplant required

Cardiovascular Business

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.