STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death Aortic stenosis is only seen in 1% of younger STEMI patients, but it becomes more and more common as patients get older. Read more about STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death
MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases It's the first study to compare brain scans both before and after participants were diagnosed with the novel virus.Read more about MRI evidence finds COVID-19 harms many areas of the brain, even in mild cases
Out of many, one: COVID database takes root, epitomizes the national ideal Photo by Brett Sayles via Pexels MIT charts the encouraging story behind—and in front of—the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C ).Read more about Out of many, one: COVID database takes root, epitomizes the national ideal
Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure The procedure, like the hospital's first 99 TAVR cases, was a success. Read more about Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure
Interventional radiology chain under DOJ investigation for allegedly pushing unnecessary treatments Modern Vascular has reportedly relied on referrals from physicians who are also investors in the company, according to a recently published report. Read more about Interventional radiology chain under DOJ investigation for allegedly pushing unnecessary treatments
‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams The draft document expands payment for certain cardiac and neurologic indications along with SPECT/CT scans, SNMMI announced.Read more about ‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams
Radiologists’ variation in mammography screening performance highlights need for subspecialization Researchers analyzed interpretation metrics for more than 1,200 rads practicing across the U.S. for their findings, published in Radiology.Read more about Radiologists’ variation in mammography screening performance highlights need for subspecialization
Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters The full Arctic Front line is now approved as a first-line treatment for heart rhythm issues. Read more about Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters
Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year Moderate to severe aortic regurgitation was seen in 0.9% of patients after 30 days and 1.3% after one year.Read more about Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year
Hospital reduces radiology reporting disruptions, CT wait times with simple practice tweak The academic imaging department found that plain computed tomography head scans produced numerous phone calls from referrers, pulling rads away from their work. Read more about Hospital reduces radiology reporting disruptions, CT wait times with simple practice tweak