Clinical Research

Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), and a cardiologist and the Harold H. Hines, Jr. Professor of Medicine at the Yale school Medicine, explains some of the key technology advances he is watching across cardiology.

JACC editor excited by progress during a 'very important moment' for cardiology

Harlan Krumholz, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explains some of the key technology and treatment trends he has his eyes on.

Nemours Children's Hospital pediatric cardiologists explain lessons learned about cardiac involvement and long-term issues from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare but serious disease caused by exposure to the COVID-19 virus. #MIS-C #COVID #coronavirus #SARSCoV2

A key update on how COVID-19 caused dangerous MIS-C inflammation in children

The rise of MIS-C during the COVID-19 pandemic alarmed physicians and patients alike, and the exact cause was unclear. Now, new NIH-funded research appears to provide some answers.

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Novel radiotracer could improve the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease

Researchers are hopeful that uptake of the molecular SPECT imaging agent will help providers more ably monitor disease progression.

Abbott has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system designed to treat tricuspid regurgitation (TR).

TRILUMINATE update: TEER with Abbott’s TriClip device still safe, effective after 3 years

Treatment with TriClip has been consistently associated with minimal adverse events and significant improvements in quality of life. This latest update represents data from nearly 100 patients three years after implantation.  

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Polaris Dawn astronauts will undergo brain MRIs upon landing

The scans will be conducted earlier than any other post-flight imaging of astronauts on record. 

CT scans highlight impact of semaglutide on body composition

Body composition metrics derived from CT scans provide greater insight into how losing weight affects the body from a cardiometabolic perspective.

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

Specifically, women with BACs on their mammogram may be at an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), and a cardiologist and the Harold H. Hines, Jr. Professor of Medicine at the Yale school Medicine, explains changes in how JACC reviews articles and disseminates information.

A new vision for the JACC: Interview with JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz

Harlan Krumholz, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), explains changes in how the journals will be reviewing articles and disseminating information.