Clinical Research

Popular weight loss drug linked to key benefits for patients undergoing TAVR, PCI
Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide.
Many high-risk pregnant patients still miss out on guideline-recommended care
The percentage of pregnant patients taking low-dose aspirin as recommended is slowly rising—but there is still a long way to go.
Researchers use multi-modality imaging to learn more about MINOCA
The combination of OCT and MRI can help provide an improved sense of clarity when managing MINOCA patients, according to new data presented at ACC.26 in New Orleans.
Evolocumab reduces risk of major cardiac events in diabetic patients
Late-breaking data out of ACC.26 suggest a more aggressive treatment approach for these patients could be beneficial.
Heart Rhythm 2026 to feature late-breaking EP data, hands-on training and more
Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago will include a total of 18 late-breaking clinical trials—and that is just the beginning. The four-day event kicks off April 23.

PAD patients more likely to die from COVID-19

The mortality rate for COVID-19 patients was nearly twice as high if they had a history of peripheral artery disease, researchers found.

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

Rivaroxaban limits adverse limb and cardiovascular events in surgically treated PAD patients

Rivaroxaban was associated with more bleeding than a placebo, researchers observed, but the overall incidence of such events was still low.

A novel, cost-effective way to deliver care: Treat high blood pressure at Black-owned barbershops

Hypertension rates are higher among Black men than any other racial or ethnic group in the entire country.

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.

Bivalirudin bests heparin for treating heart attack patients undergoing PCI

The findings were presented Wednesday, Oct. 14, during TCT Connect 2020.

Thousands of MRI scans help experts understand 500-year-old heart mystery first described by Leonardo da Vinci

Artificial intelligence also played a large role in discovering how this intricate network of muscle fibers can influence health, experts explained in Nature.

'A missed opportunity': Statin use low among patients with peripheral artery disease

Researchers tracked statin use among patients with peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and coronary heart disease.

Clinical Research

Popular weight loss drug linked to key benefits for patients undergoing TAVR, PCI

Many high-risk pregnant patients still miss out on guideline-recommended care

Researchers use multi-modality imaging to learn more about MINOCA

Evolocumab reduces risk of major cardiac events in diabetic patients

Heart Rhythm 2026 to feature late-breaking EP data, hands-on training and more

Evolocumab reduces risk of major cardiac events in diabetic patients