All participants were free of ASCVD and had no history of statin use at the start of the study.
The new technique uncovers hidden inflammation in patients who, despite undergoing extensive treatment for the condition, had worsening symptoms.
TAVR was initially associated with greater benefits than surgery, but that difference faded by the end of the first year.
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
James Januzzi Jr., MD, said the treatment's overall impact was neutral, but he and his team saw "a very clear and encouraging signal."
Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening
The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.
Day 1 at ACC.24: Late-breakers examine potential new heart attack, heart failure treatments
ACC.24 in Atlanta began Saturday, April 6, with a series of late-breaking clinical trials exploring brand new treatment strategies.
Thickening of artery wall, reduced heart function linked to HIV
HIV carries a fourfold increase in risk of sudden cardiac death, even in asymptomatic patients.
Microwave ablation an effective, safer treatment for thyroid carcinoma, study finds
A comparative analysis against surgical resection found MWS had the same survival rate and caused fewer side effects.
On-pump vs. off-pump CABG: No difference in long-term mortality, meta-analysis confirms
Researchers explored data from nearly 70,000 patients, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.
UC San Diego earns $6.7M NIH grant to develop noninvasive imaging to quantify immune cells in tumors
The TAM-Sense technique is currently in pre-clinical development, but it could be used to develop new treatments.
AI identifies signs of COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
The deep neural network was trained using over 40,000 patient ultrasound images and computer-generated facsimiles made from real scans.
Risk of heart disease skyrockets when young, middle-aged women regularly drink alcohol
"I wasn’t expecting these results among women in this lower age group, because we usually see increased risk for heart disease among older women," one cardiologist said. "It was definitely surprising.”
