Experts gain funding for imaging alternative used to help assess breast cancer surgery outcomes The researchers will develop methods to differentiate between cancerous and healthy, nonfatty tissue.Read more about Experts gain funding for imaging alternative used to help assess breast cancer surgery outcomes
Adopting a clopidogrel-based DAPT strategy after PCI boosts outcomes for heart attack patients Patients given clopidogrel plus aspirin faced a lower risk of adverse events than those given ticagrelor plus aspirin.Read more about Adopting a clopidogrel-based DAPT strategy after PCI boosts outcomes for heart attack patients
Radiologists, referrers prefer switch to subspecialized reporting system over modality-based scheme Imaging team members said productivity, confidence and turnaround times all improved under a centralized reporting system.Read more about Radiologists, referrers prefer switch to subspecialized reporting system over modality-based scheme
Most interventional cardiologists focus on PCI and imaging—structural, peripheral work becoming more common Researchers turned to recent Medicare data to learn more about ongoing trends in interventional cardiology. Read more about Most interventional cardiologists focus on PCI and imaging—structural, peripheral work becoming more common
Alarming study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects withdrawn after authors recognize key mistake The study initially gained a lot of attention online for its findings related to myocarditis—but the authors had made a major error with their calculations. Read more about Alarming study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects withdrawn after authors recognize key mistake
PCI underused among NSTEMI patients with prior CABG The new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, focused on nearly 290,000 NSTEMI patients.Read more about PCI underused among NSTEMI patients with prior CABG
American Board of Radiology says it’s reducing user fees, but some skeptical it will help The doc-certification group is changing the recurring fee for retaking exams to a one-time charge for all subsequent attempts, among other updates.Read more about American Board of Radiology says it’s reducing user fees, but some skeptical it will help
First-of-its-kind study proves cardiac MRI ‘powerful’ for assessing suspected heart tumors Dr. Chetan ShenoySourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School Scientists believe these findings will help shape future guidelines, appropriateness documents and health policies on this topic. Read more about First-of-its-kind study proves cardiac MRI ‘powerful’ for assessing suspected heart tumors
Radiology provider Akumin signs $2.15M contract with Volpara—vendor’s largest deal to date Under a five-year pact, the New Zealand-based firm will install patient-tracking software across a network of imaging centers spanning 11 states.Read more about Radiology provider Akumin signs $2.15M contract with Volpara—vendor’s largest deal to date
RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting The Oak Brook, Illinois, organization announced more than 50 scientific presentations focused on these issues in an update shared Thursday.Read more about RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting
![Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.](/sites/default/files/styles/top_stories/public/2018-08/olderpatient-doctor.jpg.webp?itok=Cv18wcDr)
