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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.

AI model classifies patients by aortic stenosis severity, could improve AVR timing

The classifier was developed using imaging data from nearly 2,000 patients.

Opinions clash over COVID-19 booster shots

The Food and Drug Administration has taken a non-stance when it comes to recommending COVID-19 booster shots.

Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Vizient is also working closely with the two companies to boost patient care.

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, sharing their analysis in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms

It was important for researchers to confirm these stents didn't increase a patient's long-term risk of adverse events.

Risk score predicts new‐onset HF among AFib patients in the ED

The study's authors hope their work can help high-risk patients receive the care they need.

RSNA exhibitor signups down 20%, but interest in Chicago return still ‘strong’

More than 500 companies have confirmed spots for this fall's scientific assembly, including 71 first-time participants, the Radiological Society of North America announced recently.

White House releases COVID-19 action plan

President Joe Biden has released a COVID-19 action plan to combat the virus, requiring roughly 100 million workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly.

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