Clinical Research

PCI before TAVR? In older CAD patients, deferral may be the best approach
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.
Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks
Starting menopause before the age of 40 could increase a woman's lifetime risk of coronary heart disease by up to 40%.
Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat
While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.
MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries
New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.
Single injection could help heal heart attack damage
Amplifying the body’s natural release of a specific hormone may reduce stress on the heart and limit long‑term damage after myocardial infarctions.

New drugs, updated treatment strategies: 5 important trends in cardiology from an eventful 2023

Revisit some of the year's biggest trends in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Ziad Ali, MD, explaines the impact of coronary intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) use in nodular and eccentric calcium morphologies at TCT 2023. IVL was found to produce better outcomes than atherectomy or high pressure balloons. #TCT #TCT2023 #TCT23 #IVL

IVL is safe and effective across all calcium morphologies, new research confirms

Ziad Ali, MD, detailed two studies he presented on coronary intravascular lithotripsy at TCT 2023 in San Francisco.

Balloon-expandable TAVR valves linked to superior 1-year outcomes

Asian patients are rarely represented in large TAVR trials, the authors wrote, so they focused on nearly 1,200 patients from South Korea to provide a fresh perspective.

Imaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI

SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology.

Michael Lipton, MD, PhD, from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians

Heading a soccer ball linked to reduced brain function

Until now, little was known about the impact of long-term use of the technique.

Combining marijuana and tobacco may be extra bad for your lungs

According to new research shared by RSNA, smoking weed in combination with tobacco may increase the risk of damage to lung air sacs.

New radiology research may shed light on MLB’s record number of Tommy John surgeries

A retrospective analysis of elbow MRI exams shows young baseball players can develop lasting injuries.

RSNA unveils the 10 most cited Radiology studies of 2023

ChatGPT was a popular topic among readers of the Radiological Society of North America's flagship scientific journal.

Clinical Research

PCI before TAVR? In older CAD patients, deferral may be the best approach

Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks

Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat

MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries

Single injection could help heal heart attack damage