Clinical Research

Scientists identify a potential new treatment for vascular dementia
“Patients are in desperate need of an effective treatment, and we are doing everything we can to help find that treatment,” one scientist explained. “The greatest reward would be to see a safe and effective treatment for people who currently have very few options.”
Government-funded program wants better AI for managing heart failure in the US
The long-term goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in counties with no cardiologists.
Acoramidis bests tafamidis in head-to-head comparison of ATTR-CM drugs
Acoramidis was associated with a 43% lower risk of diuretic intensification and a 34% lower risk of clinical worsening overall.
TAVR timing: Waiting more than 6 months may hurt survival odds
When heart patients are diagnosed with severe AS, how quickly do they need to undergo TAVR? That was the focus of a new analysis published in Open Heart.
European Society of Cardiology joins effort to improve access to heart data
Accessing cardiology data for research or population health initiatives is still quite difficult in Europe. Could this new project help reverse that trend?

A fresh look at managing patients with type B aortic dissection

The new guideline calls for a “stepwise approach," followed by close clinical surveillance, when treating uncomplicated TBAD. In some cases, however, earlier endovascular treatments may be necessary.

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.

Clinical Research

Scientists identify a potential new treatment for vascular dementia

Government-funded program wants better AI for managing heart failure in the US

Acoramidis bests tafamidis in head-to-head comparison of ATTR-CM drugs

TAVR timing: Waiting more than 6 months may hurt survival odds

European Society of Cardiology joins effort to improve access to heart data