Clinical Research

Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF
The new meta-analysis included data from nearly 18,000 patients. Overall, patient outcomes were quite similar for patients who did and did not undergo beta-blocker therapy.
Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States
“This study represents a major step forward in how we respond to cardiac arrest in the United States,” explained Monique Starks, MD, principal investigator. “By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardiac arrest and treatment."
Early TAVR for asymptomatic severe AS cuts costs, improves outcomes
The study found lifetime per-patient savings from early TAVR ranged from about $2,334 in the U.K. to $19,607 in Switzerland.
Winning cash for taking blood pressure meds increases compliance
About 71% of patients in the rewards group opened their blood pressure medication on 80% of days, compared with about 34% in the control group.
Myval TAVR valve outperforms Sapien and Evolut in the late-breaking LANDMARK trial
The LANDMARK trial continues to show positive outcomes for the TAVR valve made in India.

Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.

Ultromics EchoGo Amyloidosis artificial intelligence

AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis

The first FDA-cleared AI model of its kind was found to be an accurate screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis.

ASE shares new recommendations for evaluating LV diastolic function, HFpEF

The new guidelines detail the use of echocardiography to evaluate patients for a variety of conditions.

Statin use may protect patients from subarachnoid hemorrhages

Statins appear to be the most impactful for patients diagnosed with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.

Low-intensity focused ultrasound a noninvasive treatment option for lingering COVID symptoms

New research suggests the technique can effectively break down amyloid fibrinogen microclots, which are believed to interfere with perfusion and cause inflammation.

PACT could offer painless alternative to mammograms

Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms

The photoacoustic CT, or PACT, imaging technique is said to perform comparably to mammography for cancer detection, but without the discomfort of standard mammograms.

Algorithm accurately predicts dementia risk using a single MRI scan

The tool also can be used to predict a person's brain age and risk for a myriad of other chronic conditions as well.

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.

Clinical Research

Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States

Early TAVR for asymptomatic severe AS cuts costs, improves outcomes

Winning cash for taking blood pressure meds increases compliance

Myval TAVR valve outperforms Sapien and Evolut in the late-breaking LANDMARK trial