The CGuard Prime carotid stent system from InspireMD was approved by the FDA in 2025. These data confirm the device's ability to reduce a patient's stroke risk during treatment.
Cardiology has been shifting from reactionary treatment strategies to a greater emphasis on prevention. This is an especially important trend in heart failure, which is associated with high costs and rising hospitalization rates.
Though effective, surgery for colorectal peritoneal metastases is accompanied by a high risk of major morbidity, making the decision to undergo the procedure complex for many patients.
“This document represents a collective effort to refine and advance the standards of care in STEMI management," according to one cardiologist behind the project.
Researchers examined the brains of bilingual and monolingual people using fMRI, only to find improved communication between isolated regions in those who learn a second language at a young age.
Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.
The popular AI chatbot tends to over-order X-rays, prescribe too many antibiotics and admit too many patients to the hospital when compared with a resident emergency department physician.
This study adds to growing evidence that e-cigarettes play a significant role in cardiovascular problems, similar to smoking. Researchers hope their work can help lead to new public health policies.
Millions of heart failure patients who qualify for standard medical therapies do not receive treatment due to poor health literacy, limited access to care and medication costs.
