Clinical Research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Department of Imaging Sciences

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to launch new Department of Imaging Sciences

The new Department of Imaging Sciences will be spearheaded by Elizabeth M.C. Hillman, PhD, a physicist, biomedical engineer, neuroscience researcher and inventor.

Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, FAHA, FACC, FHRS, director of cardiac electrophysiology laboratories at the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, explains lessons from the AHA statement on COVID caused arrhythmias.

Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias

Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, lead author of a recent American Heart Association scientific statement on cardiac arrhythmias associated with COVID-19, reviewed the latest science associated with this important topic.

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Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge

Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's. 

Rebecca Hahn, MD, a principal investigator for the TRISCEND II trial, discusses key takeaways of the Edwards Lifesciences Evoque tricuspid TTVR valve.

Imaging specialist Rebecca Hahn explores key details about the Evoque TTVR device

Rebecca Hahn, MD, discussed key takeaways from the TRISCEND II trial for the Edwards Lifesciences Evoque TTVR valve and shared additional details related to patient selection and implanting the device.

The Medtronic SelectSecure MRI SureScan Model 3830 cardiac lead already gained FDA approval for His-Bundle pacing back in 2018. Now, the lead is also approved for left bundle branch area pacing, providing users with another option when treating patients for bradycardia. According to Medtronic, this marks the first time the FDA has approved a device for this indication.

New research highlights rising interest in LBBAP

The first patient has been enrolled in a new study of an optimized lead for LBBAP, an area with an explosion of interest in EP as a way to improve patient outcomes.

Black, rural and low-income PAD patients are less likely to receive high-quality care

"This research should be a call to health systems, policymakers and other stakeholders to make it easier for patients—especially the most vulnerable patients—to access PAD-specific care," one cardiologist explained. 

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Advanced MRI techniques may provide insight into brain damage stemming from youth sports

The study is part of a bigger effort to understand why some children recover better than others following head injuries.

Video of Clyde Yancy, MD, explaining new directions in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Exploring the 'new era' of HFpEF treatment: More options exist, but challenges remain

Clyde Yancy, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about how the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has evolved in recent years.