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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.

Primary care’s plea: ‘Wake up to the fact that [we] are key to getting us [all] out of this prolonged pandemic’

A reversal in COVID telehealth reimbursement could further demoralize a medical specialty that has arguably carried more than its own weight during the public health crisis.

Task force: Aspirin not recommended to prevent first MI or stroke

Starting a daily aspirin regimen in people age 60 or older can cause potentially serious harm including internal bleeding, the USPSTF warned Tuesday.

Women less likely to have valve replacement for infective endocarditis

“The salient finding is that female sex was associated with a decreased likelihood of undergoing overall cardiac valve replacement,” the researchers wrote.

Real-world TAVR outcomes highlight the accuracy of clinical trials

Clinical trial results don't always apply to real-world patient populations.

Drug-eluting stents improve survival for patients undergoing LAD or left main artery revascularization

The analysis also focused on outcomes related to heart attacks, definite stent thrombosis and more.

Young children receive COVID-19 vaccines at Walgreens instead of flu shots, now show signs of heart damage

The family says it is now seeking legal action over the error.

Smoking prior to revascularization for intermittent claudication raises risk of complications

Smoking cessation should be stressed before patients undergo revascularization for intermittent claudication, researchers observed.

Poor oral health may make COVID-19 more harmful among cardiovascular patients

The group's findings will be presented in full at ACC Middle East 2021 in Egypt.

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