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New findings prompt experts to call for routine brain imaging of certain breast cancer patients
New research suggests more women with late-stage breast cancer may develop brain metastases than previously believed.
Medical device company raises $36M for emitter-free IVL platform
Boston-based Amplitude Vascular Systems is busy investigating the performance of its Pulse IVL platform in a wide variety of patient populations.
Ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective
Jessica Porembka, MD, of the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said an ultrasound-first strategy for these lesions in DBT is cost-effective and improves efficiency.
‘We will miss him greatly’: Cardiologists share loving tributes to a founding member of SCAI
Frank J. Hildner, MD, is remembered by colleagues for his significant contributions to the field of interventional cardiology as well as his positivity, warmth and generosity.
Blood pressure drug recalled due to black contaminants—FDA highlights safety risks
The recall was put in place after a customer discovered “visible black particulate matter” in a sealed vial. If the contaminant enters a patient's blood vessels, it could lead to serious complications, including a stroke or even death.

doctor fruits vegetables vegetarian diet

Cardiologist urges physicians to promote plant-based diets: ‘We owe it to the profession, our patients and the planet’

The authors of a new commentary in the American Journal of Cardiology argued that well-balanced plant-based diets are good for the heart and good for society as a whole.

Socioeconomic status and mental health make a big impact on AVR outcomes

Nontraditional risk factors such as dementia, PTSD, bipolar disorder and low socioeconomic status are all important to consider when patients are candidates for aortic valve replacement.

Hospital margins negative again through October

Hospitals are still facing tough financial conditions heading into the end of 2022, with the latest National Hospital Flash Report revealing negative margins in October.

Regulatory Roundup: Updates on Medtronic and LivaNova recalls, FDA-cleared AI models, a new heart valve and more

Read our recap of some of the biggest FDA-related stories that impacted cardiology in the last month.

Helga and Zohar, the phantom passengers, on the flight deck of the Orion spacecraft. NASA/LM/DLR photo

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission using phantom technology familiar to imaging specialists

Ehsan Samei, PhD, president-elect of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, helped NASA build medical phantoms that are literally out of this world. Samei detailed the project at RSNA 2022 in Chicago.

Medtronic launches Evolut FX TAVR system aortic stenosis

Medtronic’s newest self-expanding TAVR system linked to improved performance

Medtronic presented the real-world data at the PCR London Valves 2022 conference. The company's Evolut FX TAVR system gained FDA approval back in August 2021.

Majority of Americans report negative healthcare experiences

Only 40% of Americans rate the quality of U.S. healthcare as “good” or “very good.”

A study that analyzed patient outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in veterans showed outcomes for on-pump and off-pump procedures over 10 years to be similar. Photo by Jim Lennon

Radial artery grafts vs. saphenous vein grafts for CABG: Does one outperform the other?

The new study, published in Circulation, represents a collaboration between specialists from a variety of facilities, including Cleveland Clinic and the University of Arizona.

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New findings prompt experts to call for routine brain imaging of certain breast cancer patients

Medical device company raises $36M for emitter-free IVL platform

Ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective

‘We will miss him greatly’: Cardiologists share loving tributes to a founding member of SCAI

Blood pressure drug recalled due to black contaminants—FDA highlights safety risks