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.

Ultrasound-reactive ink hardens to patch organs, heal broken bones

The "sono-ink" effectively allows for objects to be 3D-printed in the body utilizing ultrasound waves.

AI system able to identify standard plane, segment tissue in ultrasounds of shoulder

The combined-AI system used for this research “demonstrated superior performance compared with similar studies for both functions,” researchers noted.

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, Yale American College of Cardiology

American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal

The publication's current editor-in-chief is Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, will begin his five-year term in 2024.

Statin therapy benefits high-risk patients with no prior history of CVD

Two separate studies examined the controversial topic of prescribing statins to high-risk elderly patients who do not already have high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease.

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Plant-based vs. meat-based diets: Going vegan linked to better cardiovascular health in identical twin study

Researchers focused on 22 pairs of identical twins for 8 weeks, asking one twin to follow a healthy vegan diet and the other to follow a healthy omnivorous diet.

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.

Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department is consistently ranked one of the top cardiac centers in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Cleveland Clinic and Canon establish state-of-the-art research center

The collaboration is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a more than $500 million public-private partnership for advancing medical research.

Avidity Biosciences inks drug discovery deal worth up to $2.3B with industry heavyweight

Avidity Biosciences, a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, is expanding its ongoing collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to identify new cardiovascular therapies.

Clinical Research

Next-generation guide extension catheter delivers value during complex PCI

AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery

Moderate valve oversizing during TAVR boosts survival—too much may be less beneficial

American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.26

Tenaya Therapeutics could earn up to $1.1B for new heart disease research