Clinical Research

Mount Sinai researchers aim to learn more about treating SCAD
There is still not a clear consensus on how to best treat this atypical cardiac presentation.
Mouse hearts can regenerate by blocking an energy transfer enzyme
Blocking the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase can flip a metabolic switch in adult mice to prompt cardiomyocyte regeneration.
Intraoperative radiation tile slashes recurrence rates while improving survival in brain cancer patients
Compared with postoperative stereotactic radiation therapy, an investigational intraoperative RT approach could significantly reduce local tumor recurrence and improve survival in patients with newly diagnosed operable brain metastases.
Startup behind new heart device partners with medtech incubator
The new device, designed to perform mitral valve repair in patients with functional MR, was co-invented by cardiologist Samir Kapadia, MD, and surgeon Jose Navia, MD.
Should patients on semaglutide increase their dose or try tirzepatide? A real-world look at cardiovascular outcomes
A new analysis found that one approach may outperform the other when it comes to minimizing the patient's risk of major cardiovascular events.

Video of Gregg Stone, MD, explaining the late-breaking RELIEVE-HF trial he presented at ACC.24 this week. #ACC24 #ACC2024

Inter-atrial shunt in RELIEVE-HF improves symptoms in HFrEF, but not HFpEF

Gregg Stone, MD, explains the details of the late-breaking RELIEVE-HF trial at ACC.24, where an inter-atrial shunt improved symptoms in HFrEF, but not in HFpEF patients.

AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery

In a study, the most accurate model combined deep-learning with a radionomics approach.

Video of Howard Herrmann, MD, explaining the details of the SMART trial that looked at TAVR in small annulus and found self-expanding TAVR valves work better in these patients than balloon-expanding TAVR.

Cardiologist highlights key takeaways from SMART trial, which looked at TAVR in small annulus patients

Howard C. Herrmann, MD, principal investigator of the SMART trial, discussed his team's research on self-expanding vs. balloon-expandable TAVR valves in patients with small annuli.

Ultrasound-damaged organoids show how brain injury may progress into ALS

Seeking ways to protect the brain, the researchers found a gene called KNNJ2 that aids in muscle contraction and relaxation.

Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening

The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.

ACC.24, the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), kicked off on Saturday, April 6, with a series of late-breaking clinical trials focused on testing the safety and effectiveness of new treatment strategies.

Day 1 at ACC.24: Late-breakers examine potential new heart attack, heart failure treatments

ACC.24 in Atlanta began Saturday, April 6, with a series of late-breaking clinical trials exploring brand new treatment strategies.

Thickening of artery wall, reduced heart function linked to HIV

HIV carries a fourfold increase in risk of sudden cardiac death, even in asymptomatic patients.

Microwave ablation an effective, safer treatment for thyroid carcinoma, study finds

A comparative analysis against surgical resection found MWS had the same survival rate and caused fewer side effects.

Clinical Research

Mount Sinai researchers aim to learn more about treating SCAD

Mouse hearts can regenerate by blocking an energy transfer enzyme

Intraoperative radiation tile slashes recurrence rates while improving survival in brain cancer patients

Startup behind new heart device partners with medtech incubator

Should patients on semaglutide increase their dose or try tirzepatide? A real-world look at cardiovascular outcomes