Clinical Research

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Should patients and referrers worry that radiologists have ‘normal blindness’ just like everyone else?

All humans carry a condition that, in certain circumstances, keeps their eyes from seeing something obvious right in front of them.

July 27, 2022
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How patient-reported physical and mental health affect coronary artery disease outcomes

Using patient-reported health scores may be able to help guide treatment decisions for patients presenting with coronary artery disease.

July 26, 2022
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What new research tells us about the significant heart damage associated with COVID-19

“We found direct evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is toxic to heart muscle cells," one researcher said. 

July 25, 2022
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The power of potassium: Bananas, avocados and salmon boost heart health among women

Eating a potassium-rich diet can help women lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk of cardiovascular events by a significant margin, according to a new study of more than 25,000 adults.

July 22, 2022
Performing valve-in-valve transcatheter mitral valve replacement (ViV TMVR) with conscious sedation (CS) or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) instead of general anesthesia (GA) is safe and effective, according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Using a TAVR-like minimalist approach for valve-in-valve TMVR is safe and effective, Cleveland Clinic study confirms

During valve-in-valve TMVR, patients are treated with conscious sedation or monitored anesthesia care instead of general anesthesia. This new analysis confirms that the change does not impact patient outcomes, but it was linked to a shorter length of stay.

July 21, 2022
LaPrincess Brewer, M.D., a Mayo Clinic preventive cardiologist and principal investigator of the study, explains a heart model.

An immediate impact: Smartphone app boosts health of Black patients in just 10 weeks

A new trial for participants from 16 church groups in Minnesota showed that app users significantly improved their heart health scores after just 10 weeks.

July 20, 2022
Salt substitutes are associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure without increasing the risk of low blood pressure, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]

Restricting salt intake too much may backfire for some heart patients

Limiting salt is a common recommendation for patients hoping to improve their heart health or lose weight. According to a new analysis of more than 1,700 patients, however, going too far with such restrictions can lead to worse outcomes. 

July 19, 2022
A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.

TAVR outcomes take a hit when patients present with heart failure or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

In-hospital mortality was especially high among TAVR patients presenting with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, according to a new analysis.

July 18, 2022