Clinical Research

Heart Rhythm 2026 to feature late-breaking EP data, hands-on training and more
Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago will include a total of 18 late-breaking clinical trials—and that is just the beginning. The four-day event kicks off April 23.
Late-breaking PCI data challenge the 'time is muscle' paradigm
Gregg Stone, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the lessons he and his colleagues learned from the STEMI DTU trial.
Early SAVR in asymptomatic heart patients linked to long-term benefits
New 10-year data explored the impact of performing SAVR on asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis.
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.

Brain enlargement may be linked to symptom severity in kids with autism spectrum disorder

Social and communication symptoms appear to be more severe in children who display brain overgrowth on MRI scans.

Treating atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) with surgery may be more beneficial than medical therapy alone, according to new data published in JAMA Network Open.[1]

Atrial functional mitral regurgitation: Surgery improves outcomes more than medical therapy alone

"These findings underscore the importance of understanding AFMR and its treatment options," one cardiologist said.

CT findings linked with pancreatic cancer

CT findings linked to heightened risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence

In 2023, the Society of Abdominal Radiology released its consensus statement regarding follow-up imaging of patients who have had their cancer surgically resected.

High vs. low oxygen levels during heart surgery: Is one strategy safer than the other?

Researchers tracked patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at a high-volume medical center, treating 50% of the selected cohort with above-average oxygen levels.

No aspirin, no problem: FDA approves key update for Abbott heart pumps

Patients have typically been told to take aspirin and an oral anticoagulant following treatment to help combat the risk of blood clots. Now, they can skip the aspirin altogether.

New IR procedure for cubital tunnel syndrome

New IR procedure could be a viable alternative to surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

The technique, which takes around 20 minutes to complete, uses ultrasound guidance to target and release Osborne's ligament with a specialized thread.

Loss of smell during COVID linked to structural, functional brain alterations

According to data shared by the CDC last year, around 34% of patients who contracted COVID between 2020 and 2023 reported losing their sense of smell.

How GPT-4 can improve radiology resident report feedback

With resources stretched thin at many facilities, this type of feedback can often be limited.

Clinical Research

Heart Rhythm 2026 to feature late-breaking EP data, hands-on training and more

Late-breaking PCI data challenge the 'time is muscle' paradigm

Early SAVR in asymptomatic heart patients linked to long-term benefits

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

PFA associated with heightened stroke risk