Clinical Research

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Copper-based PSMA radiotracer shines in clinical trial
The tracer's extended half-life of over three hours could make it a promising candidate for future prostate cancer diagnostics.
Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?
New two-year data confirm that the IVL technology developed by Shockwave Medical can be used to treat diabetic patients who require PCI.
M-TEER still beneficial for high-risk patients with smaller mitral valve areas
Mitral valve surgery can be especially challenging when patients present with a small mitral valve area. When it comes to M-TEER, however, treatment still appears to be both safe and effective.
Researchers receive $3.2M in federal funding to test new heart pump for children
The device, currently just a prototype, could be the first of its kind to gain FDA approval.

Football linked to damage of white matter in brain, a marker of dementia

Researchers discovered potential brain damage in both college and professional players.

National Science Foundation issues $1M grant to eliminate imaging contrast with AI

Case Western Reserve University researchers hope to make the diagnosis of cancer safer and less expensive.

TAVR patients face a higher risk of stroke for up to 2 years

A majority of strokes after TAVR occur in the first 48 hours, but patients remain at a significantly higher risk for much longer.

Scientists developing an AI alternative to chemical-based imaging contrast agents

Case Western Reserve University recently scored a $1.125 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help fuel its work, with a focus on MRI.

Endocarditis after SAVR more likely with bovine valves

Researchers examined data from more than 21,000 patients treated from 1997 to 2018, publishing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Mayo Clinic rings in the new year with two AI-powered cancer care initiatives

Two AI developers have announced new agreements with the academic medical center, both related to improving the delivery of oncology services.

Transplant recipients may face risk of aging-related complications if receiving a much older heart

Early research suggests initiating therapy with senescence-inhibiting drugs could limit the risk of these side effects.

“Undifferentiated Cardiac Sarcoma of the Mitral Valve: Multimodal Imaging Assessment" Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging RSNA

Radiologists select 2023's top images in cardiothoracic imaging

“Cardiothoracic imaging continues to evolve, fueled by technical innovations such as dynamic chest radiography, digital tomosynthesis and dark-field radiography," one radiologist said.

Clinical Research

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Copper-based PSMA radiotracer shines in clinical trial

Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?

M-TEER still beneficial for high-risk patients with smaller mitral valve areas

Researchers receive $3.2M in federal funding to test new heart pump for children