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New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care
One of the study's most significant findings was that patients managed using the advanced AI software saw LDL cholesterol drops of 18.7 mg/dL, with a 15% reduction in their risk of a cardiac event. Even patients with no calcified plaque saw significant changes in care management.
First patient treated with BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a mechanically-expanded valve
A heart team chose to perform BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a failed Lotus device to help minimize the risk of complications. These scenarios will likely grow more and more common as patients outlive their TAVR valves.
AHA data challenge explores links between inflammation and heart disease
Are care teams doing enough to take on inflammation? The American Heart Association hopes this new research initiative can help answer that question, and many others.
FDA recalls real-time glucose monitors after 56 injuries
Receivers on active glucose monitors manufactured by Dexcom are reportedly failing to send alerts when a patient’s blood sugar levels are dangerously high or low. There have been no deaths linked to the malfunction.
What is chronic venous insufficiency? Cardiologist shares perspective on President Trump’s diagnosis
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. He underwent a complete evaluation due to swelling in his legs, the White House announced, and is in “excellent health” otherwise.

Empagliflozin helps heart failure patients stay out of the hospital

The study's authors focused on data from the previously completed EMPEROR-Reduced and EMPERIOR-Preserved trials.

COVID-19 vaccine associated myocarditis on short-axis 1.5T MRI images of a 19-year-old man who presented with chest pain three days following the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Cardiac MRI sheds new light on vaccine-related myocarditis

Vaccine-associated myocarditis shows an injury pattern on cardiac MRI similar to other causes of myocarditis, but abnormalities are less severe.

Heart Team consultations lead to better patient outcomes, fewer unexpected hospitalizations

When a heart team's recommendations were followed, for example, the authors noted a “significant reduction” in cardiac mortality.

Number of primary care physicians associated with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates

Every 10 additional PCPs per 100,000 people was associated with a 0.3% higher vaccination rate.

New risk score predicts mortality after TEER

Researchers developed the new algorithm by identifying eight key factors associated with mortality among TEER patients.

Office-based cath lab setting proves safe for iliac vein stenting

Iliac vein stunting procedures performed in out-patient office-based labs are associated with low complication rates.

Polymer-free amphilimus-eluting stents comparable to drug-eluting stents—and offer a potential advantage

The team's evaluation included data from four different randomized controlled trials.

Enhanced external counterpulsation may help patients fight against long COVID

The small study included patients with and without coronary artery disease.

Clinical

New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care

First patient treated with BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a mechanically-expanded valve

AHA data challenge explores links between inflammation and heart disease

FDA recalls real-time glucose monitors after 56 injuries

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Cardiologist shares perspective on President Trump’s diagnosis