Clinical Research

Outgoing SCAI president reflects on a busy year full of partnerships and advocacy
SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, made a major impact on the group—and cardiology as a whole—over the last 12 months.
New data highlight an unexpected link between hypercortisolism and resistant hypertension
Clinicians may need to broaden their diagnostic approach when treating and managing patients with resistant hypertension.
New gene therapy may help protect the hearts of patients with Friedreich's ataxia
A majority of deaths from Friedreich's ataxia are associated with heart complications. A new treatment years in the making could provide some much-needed relief.
Long-term cardiac amyloidosis survival benefits seen in extension acoramidis trial
Patient outcomes clearly show acoramidis reduces both all-cause mortality and cardiovascular hospitalizations, but the study also reinforced the importance of early diagnosis and prompt medical therapy.
FDA clears way for IDE pivotal trial of the Topaz tricuspid valve replacement system
The TRiCares Topaz uses a unique two-stent frame valve prosthesis for better sealing and flexibility.

Do radiologists see how the hair styles of Black and brown people impact imaging exams?

The technique was successful in a proof-of-concept animal study, but human trials are a long way off.

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.

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.