Scans using a smaller dose were accurate when detecting lesions 0.5 cm or larger but more research into low-contrast lesions is still necessary, experts cautioned.

Individuals with private insurance or group health plans are entitled to eight free over-the-counter tests each month, the Biden administration announced this week.

The new analysis provided an update on data from the PRAGUE-17 trial. 

These findings, the authors wrote, should help inform the decision-making process when different treatment options are being considered. 

The device's filter is breaking off during the retrieval process, making it much more difficult to withdraw. 

Researchers evaluated data from four different studies, sharing their results in the American Journal of Cardiology.

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association. 

The National Medical Products Administration reviewed data from more than 32,000 patients to make its decision.