Clinical Research

MRI sensor made from fiber optic cables detects errors in magnetic field at lighting fast speed

New sensor detects errors in MRI exams at 'lightning fast' speed

The sensor uses laser light encased in fiber cables and a small glass container filled with gas to measure changes in the strength of a magnetic field. 

May 2, 2024
Sunil Rao, MD, NYU, explains the DANGER-SHOCK trial at ACC 2024 and how it may help improve cardiogenic shock survival.

Cardiologist Sunil Rao highlights importance of DanGer Shock compared to other cardiogenic shock trials

Sunil Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone, says DanGer Shock is a "very, very important study" when it comes to the treatment of cardiogenic shock. 

May 1, 2024
American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack

PAD and CLI patients who show signs of coronary heart disease may benefit from early treatment, according to a new study of nearly 4 million hospitalizations. 

May 1, 2024
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New research offers reminder of why ChatGPT should not be used for second opinions

Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports. 

May 1, 2024
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Mindfulness audio eases symptoms for prostate cancer patients during radiation therapy

Experts signaled optimism for how their findings could benefit men who might be reluctant to seek support while battling cancer. 

April 30, 2024
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Edema scores can help predict the aggressiveness of breast cancer

Applying an edema classification system to preoperative MRI exams provides insight into whether patients' breast cancer will spread.

April 29, 2024
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

Confirmed: AFib ablation more beneficial for patients with HFrEF than those with HFpEF

Researchers explored data from nearly 2,500 AFib ablation patients, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

April 26, 2024
An 86-year-old patient is showing signs of improvement six months after receiving the world’s first implant of a new-look medical device for treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR), according to new data published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] The device in question, the Tricuspid Flow Optimizer, was developed by Triflo Cardiovascular, a U.S.-based biomedical company founded in 2017 by a team of structural heart specialists.

Cardiologists share update after world’s first implant of new optimizer device for tricuspid regurgitation

The Tricuspid Flow Optimizer was developed by Triflo Cardiovascular, a U.S.-based healthcare technology company founded by structural heart specialists.

April 26, 2024