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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.

A healthy heart can lower the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, new research confirms

“Clinicians and policymakers should consider that strategies which improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19," one researcher said.

Thanks to newer heart valves, aortic angulation no longer affects TAVR outcomes

With older heart valves, a higher degree of aortic angulation was often associated with post-TAVR complications.

Cardiac monitoring with a sweatband? Wi-Fi-powered ‘smart clothes’ could be the future of wearable technology

The new-look wearables are designed to be waterproof, washable and—yes—comfortable enough to use for extended amounts of time.

Healthier diets can reduce the risk of clonal hematopoiesis, adverse cardiovascular outcomes

The new study, published in JAMA Cardiology, included data from more than 44,000 adults.

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

Radiologists who use ‘dysfunctional’ coping strategies increase risk of experiencing anxiety by 125%

"Behavioral disengagement" produced the greatest uptick at 169%, according to international survey results shared June 8 in Academic Radiology.

Abbott gains key approvals for new steerable delivery sheath

The new device was designed to treat LAA occlusion or closure patients with atrial fibrillation who face a high risk of stroke.

Surgery still more common than TMVR among AMI patients, but the gap is shrinking

The study's authors emphasized how important it is for clinicians to work together to determine the best treatment strategy.

Report reveals plausibility that COVID-19 leaked from Wuhan lab

A new report reveals that it’s plausible the COVID-19 leaked from a Wuhan lab, giving other calls for investigation into the origin of the virus new life.

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