Clinical Research

New data point to LAAO as a safe alternative to long-term drug therapy
At the end of the day, one electrophysiologist explained, these decisions should still be made on a case-by-case basis.
PFA associated with heightened stroke risk
PFA is still quite safe overall. However, new data out of EHRA 2026 suggest cardiologists have much to learn about minimizing risk during treatment.
Ultraprocessed foods may degrade muscle health, new MRI findings suggest
High consumption of these foods could lead to increased levels of intramuscular fat—a known marker of poor muscle health, according to new research published in Radiology.
Outgoing SCAI president reflects on a busy year full of partnerships and advocacy
SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, made a major impact on the group—and cardiology as a whole—over the last 12 months.
New data highlight an unexpected link between hypercortisolism and resistant hypertension
Clinicians may need to broaden their diagnostic approach when treating and managing patients with resistant hypertension.

Brain anatomy differs between people with opposing political ideologies

New research indicates that conservatives have larger amygdalas than their more progressive-leaning counterparts.

SAVR associated with several long-term benefits for patients with asymptomatic severe AS

The current evidence suggests early surgery is a better treatment option for asymptomatic severe AS than conservative care, researchers explained.

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.

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.

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.

Clinical Research

New data point to LAAO as a safe alternative to long-term drug therapy

PFA associated with heightened stroke risk

Ultraprocessed foods may degrade muscle health, new MRI findings suggest

Outgoing SCAI president reflects on a busy year full of partnerships and advocacy

New data highlight an unexpected link between hypercortisolism and resistant hypertension