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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.

TAVR, SAVR both beneficial for patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis

The new meta-analysis included data from 32 studies.

Yes, Apple’s iPhone can interfere with implantable cardiac devices—here’s what you should know

This issue “has the potential to inhibit lifesaving therapies,” according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

LAAC patients with major bleeding face worse outcomes, longer lengths of stay

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, included data from nearly 20,000 patients treated in 2016 and 2017.

For elderly patients with complex CAD, PCI and CABG lead to comparable long-term outcomes

PCI may be seen as a "reasonable alternative to CABG" for many elderly patients, the research team observed.

More than 200 lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan recalled in Canada

Nine different companies are included in the recall.

19% of heart attack survivors develop heart failure within 5 years

Patients with chronic kidney disease face an especially high risk of developing new-onset heart failure after discharge.

Interventional cardiologists back prior authorization bill, call current policies ‘costly' and ‘time consuming’

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is the latest industry organization to show its support of the new legislation.

Landmark discovery provides clinicians with a ‘valuable clinical tool’ for diagnosing myocarditis

Researchers believe they have found the first blood biomarker for diagnosing myocarditis, sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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