Hadley Wilson, MD, a former American College of Cardiology president, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about several studies presented at ACC.26.
Patients with coronary artery disease and severe aortic stenosis often undergo PCI before TAVR. According to new data presented at ACC.26, however, deferring PCI is associated with comparable outcomes as well as a reduced bleeding risk.
Starting menopause before the age of 40 could increase a woman's lifetime risk of coronary heart disease by up to 40%.
While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.
New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.
Anticoagulants after TAVR: 5-year survival data favor DOACs over VKAs
However, that one finding does not tell the whole story. Researchers also found that DOACs may increase a TAVR patient's risk of a disabling stroke.
Targeting coronary inflammation helps cardiologists provide better care
Michael Garshick, MD, examines the role of inflammation in coronary disease development, detailing how this risk factor can be detected and treated.
Low field 0.55T MRI images as diagnostically useful as 1.5T for abdominal scans
Researchers from the University of Michigan scanned 52 patients at multiple field strengths to make the comparison.
Micro-CT used to scan mysterious wormlike reptiles
The underground life of an Amphisbaenia has not been easy to study.
New American College of Cardiology registry focuses on data from outpatient ambulatory surgical centers
The ACC launched its latest registry knowing that volumes at these outpatient facilities are expected to rise in the years ahead.
Error rates in radiology have not changed in 75 years
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 overutilized in prostate cancer screening, study finds
MRI scans rarely detect prostate cancer even in men marked as having an elevated risk, calling into question current clinical guidelines.
Music eases anxiety during imaging. But, don’t let patients pick their playlist
Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.
