Clinical Research

Cardiologists are first in world to use new cooling device to terminate AFib during surgery
Patients often develop AFib during cardiac surgery, leading to longer hospital stays, additional healthcare costs and a higher risk of mortality. Cooling the oblique sinus of the patient's heart as soon as AFib starts to develop may represent a new way to stop the problem in its tracks.
CCTA shows colchicine's impact on atherosclerosis progression
Matthew Budoff, MD, detailed new data highlighting CCTA's value when it comes to tracking the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
Experts identify MRI biomarkers that could signal the early onset of Parkinson's
Using one of the most powerful MRI scanners to date, researchers believe they have identified subtle neural changes in the brain that precede Parkinson’s disease.
PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19
New data highlight the long-lasting effects of the coronavirus, revealing changes that are not detectable by standard medical assessments.
World’s first leadless LBBAP procedures linked to ‘promising’ outcomes
Cardiologists are turning to leadless pacemakers more and more for cardiac pacing, but those devices have not previously been able to perform LBBAP. This new analysis includes new data on the world’s very first leadless LBBAP procedures.

Harvard professor accused of doctoring images used in decades of research

A total of 28 studies have been flagged as potentially fraudulent, with some published as early as 2001.

Thinner gray matter ribbons signal dementia risk

Researchers examined decade-old MR images from Framingham Heart Study participants to develop their observation.

AI spots missed findings on chest X-rays, aiding nonradiologists in emergency setting

Emergency units often lack 24/7 coverage by radiologists, presenting an opportunity for AI to aid in diagnostics.

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AI model predicts hip fractures in a short-term timeframe

Current risk assessments are unable to calculate the likelihood of a near-future fracture after a patient breaks their hip.

Study examines use of MSOT for detecting pancreatic cancer, improving surgery

The University of Oklahoma Health has earned a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute for this project.

SAVR in the TAVR era: Volumes are down, but it remains the go-to choice for certain patient populations

Annual SAVR volumes in the United States decreased by a whopping 44.5% from 2012 to 2022. However, heart teams across the country seem to agree that surgery is a safer, more effective treatment option than TAVR when patients present with bicuspid aortic valves.

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New medical device helps cardiologists limit esophageal injuries during RF ablation procedures

Injuries to the esophagus remain a common complication associated with radiofrequency ablation procedures. New research suggests a device developed by S4 Medical could significantly reduce the risk of such injuries.

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American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking research for ACC.24 in Atlanta

The group's annual meeting heads to Atlanta this April. TAVR, GLP-1 agonists, medical imaging guidance and blood pressure control are just some of the topics that will be presented during late-breaking sessions.

Clinical Research

Cardiologists are first in world to use new cooling device to terminate AFib during surgery

CCTA shows colchicine's impact on atherosclerosis progression

Experts identify MRI biomarkers that could signal the early onset of Parkinson's

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19

World’s first leadless LBBAP procedures linked to ‘promising’ outcomes