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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, hypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.

Dual-energy CT systems allow for significant reduction in contrast dose
DECT systems allow for a contrast dose reduction of up to 25% during computed tomography pulmonary angiography exams.
FDA clears next-generation cardiac mapping software
San Diego-based Vektor Medical first secured FDA clearance for the AI-powered technology back in 2021. This updated announcement covers the latest version, which includes atrial flutter mapping and several other new features.
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues. In 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.

Clinical study of robotic-assisted cardiology solution reaches conclusion

“Robotics is, in all likelihood, the future of interventional cardiology," one specialist said. Full study results are expected in May.

Deep learning decreases CT radiation dose by 65% in patients with liver metastases

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.

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Insurers will cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday

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.

LAAC or DOACs? How treatment strategies for AFib impact long-term outcomes

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

Survival, reintervention rates for TPVR comparable to surgery

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

FDA announces recall of nearly 700 embolic protection devices after multiple malfunctions

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

Just 1 month of DAPT after PCI shows promise, new meta-analysis confirms

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

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“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.

Clinical

Dual-energy CT systems allow for significant reduction in contrast dose

FDA clears next-generation cardiac mapping software

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions