Clinical Research

Commercially available AI increases breast cancer detection by nearly 20%
Results from the world’s largest prospective artificial intelligence study revealed the system could significantly benefit breast cancer screening programs.
FDA sees value in no-implant heart failure device
The new atrial shunt from Alleviant Medical was designed to treat heart failure without leaving a permanent implant behind. The FDA granted the technology its breakthrough device designation and approved additional research.
The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial
Michael Reardon, MD, co-principal investigator of the ACURATE IDE trial, discussed updated data on what may have impacted that study's findings.
Tattoo ink a promising option for localizing sentinel axillary lymph nodes
In some cases, the method even helps to home in on sentinel nodes that may not have been identified during prior biopsy.
New cardiac prevention paradigm explored in TRANSFORM trial using AI and CCTA
Deepak Bhatt, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and principal investigator of the TRANSFORM trial, explains an emerging technique for cardiac screening: combining coronary CT angiography with artificial intelligence for plaque analysis to create an approach similar to mammography.

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, Yale American College of Cardiology

American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal

The publication's current editor-in-chief is Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, will begin his five-year term in 2024.

December 7, 2023

Statin therapy benefits high-risk patients with no prior history of CVD

Two separate studies examined the controversial topic of prescribing statins to high-risk elderly patients who do not already have high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease.

December 6, 2023

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Plant-based vs. meat-based diets: Going vegan linked to better cardiovascular health in identical twin study

Researchers focused on 22 pairs of identical twins for 8 weeks, asking one twin to follow a healthy vegan diet and the other to follow a healthy omnivorous diet.

December 6, 2023

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.

December 5, 2023

Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department is consistently ranked one of the top cardiac centers in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Cleveland Clinic and Canon establish state-of-the-art research center

The collaboration is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a more than $500 million public-private partnership for advancing medical research.

December 1, 2023

Avidity Biosciences inks drug discovery deal worth up to $2.3B with industry heavyweight

Avidity Biosciences, a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, is expanding its ongoing collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to identify new cardiovascular therapies.

November 29, 2023