Clinical Research

Next-generation guide extension catheter delivers value during complex PCI
The CrossFAST system was successfully used to deploy multiple stents after other devices fell short.
AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery has announced a new partnership with the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network. The groups plan on working together to address current challenges in cardiothoracic surgery research.
Moderate valve oversizing during TAVR boosts survival—too much may be less beneficial
Oversizing transcatheter heart valves can improve TAVR outcomes. There is still a reason to be cautious, however, especially when patients are receiving a balloon-expandable valve.
American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.26
The American College of Cardiology's 2026 annual meeting will include an all-time record of 60 late-breaking clinical studies.
Tenaya Therapeutics could earn up to $1.1B for new heart disease research
Tenaya Therapeutics and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals have agreed to collaborate on identifying potential new gene therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Tenaya will receive an upfront payment of $10 million, but stands to earn much more.

Michael Garshick, MD, examines the role of inflammation in coronary disease development, detailing how this risk factor can be detected and treated.

Researchers from the University of Michigan scanned 52 patients at multiple field strengths to make the comparison.

The underground life of an Amphisbaenia has not been easy to study.

The ACC launched its latest registry knowing that volumes at these outpatient facilities are expected to rise in the years ahead.

Radiology report reading errors are as prevalent as ever. Michael Bruno, MD, of Penn State Hershey Medical Center says it's time for that to change.

MRI scans rarely detect prostate cancer even in men marked as having an elevated risk, calling into question current clinical guidelines.

Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.

Researchers from Harvard Medical School looked into clinical findings for three types of nodules seen across 469 patients.