CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users Radiologists should take note of these findings as the drug's popularity and legalization continue to climb.Read more about CT data shows high rates of emphysema among marijuana users
What TAVR availability has meant for patients with severe aortic stenosis The impact on patients over the age of 65 has been undeniable. Read more about What TAVR availability has meant for patients with severe aortic stenosis
FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia The medication, a PCSK9 inhibitor, was already an approved therapy for adult patients with cardiovascular disease.Read more about FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Asking these 4 questions can help molecular imaging experts spot breakthrough AI tools Publishers and providers may use the simple checklist to weed out promises from true clinical advances, researchers explained in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.Read more about Asking these 4 questions can help molecular imaging experts spot breakthrough AI tools
Excess deaths in the US jumped 23% in 2020—COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes all played key roles The study's authors warned that excess deaths may continue to rise if states don't learn any lessons from the last year. Read more about Excess deaths in the US jumped 23% in 2020—COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes all played key roles
Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology The Israel-based startup has been working for months to obtain the regulatory greenlight for its new approach to legacy imaging.Read more about Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology
Nanox earns FDA clearance for its novel digital X-ray machine Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine called the news a "significant step forward" for the Israeli company's U.S. regulatory pathway.Read more about Nanox earns FDA clearance for its novel digital X-ray machine
Fast breast MRI ready for clinical use following shorter read times, accurate cancer detection Abbreviated MRI protocols not only shorten exam times but may significantly reduce costs and improve breast cancer screening overall.Read more about Fast breast MRI ready for clinical use following shorter read times, accurate cancer detection
New guide helps clinicians better diagnose coronary artery disease using PET myocardial blood flow SNMMI and ASNC developed their step-by-step document to be a somewhat easy read, sharing the 20-page statement free online.Read more about New guide helps clinicians better diagnose coronary artery disease using PET myocardial blood flow
Dipti Itchhaporia named new American College of Cardiology president Athena Poppas, MD, passing the gavel to Dipti Itchhaporia, MD. Image courtesy of Cornerstone Communications. Itchhaporia, an interventional cardiologist, most recently served as the ACC's vice president. Read more about Dipti Itchhaporia named new American College of Cardiology president
Athena Poppas, MD, passing the gavel to Dipti Itchhaporia, MD. Image courtesy of Cornerstone Communications.
![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)
