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?

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New PFA registry will use AI, EHR integration to gather real-world data

PFA has emerged as the preferred ablation strategy for many electrophysiologists, but some questions do remain about its long-term impact. HRS is developing this new registry to be as user-friendly for clinicians as possible.

Mindfulness improves brain connectivity, MRI data show

Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques combine meditation, bodily awareness exercises and yoga to temper stress and anxiety.

Success in treating congenital heart disease prompted need for new adult guidelines

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have issued new guidelines for the management of congenital heart disease in adults. The document outlines how to manage these patients, the challenges they face and much more.

Dynamic chest radiography could be an alternative to pulmonary function tests for diagnosing COPD

Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests

The X-ray technique uses continuous radiographic acquisition during respiration to assess lung function.

Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm

A fifth-generation TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences was associated with improved outcomes compared to the device's predecessors in a new real-world analysis out of Cedars Sinai.