Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance
The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed.
Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more
HL7 International is open for AI business. The interoperability organization announced the launch of its new AI office July 8.
AI in the ICU: ‘Unique challenges requiring specialized oversight’
The AI revolution in healthcare is less about technological advancement than change management vis-à-vis human relations. This may be nowhere more true than in critical care.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions
When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom.

No place like home: Acute care delivered at home safe, effective

The findings, from a team at Mass General Brigham, provide compelling evidence before the expiration of AHCaH waiver in December.

ICE-guided Watchman procedures linked to safety concerns—is TEE better for LAAO or will things improve?

TEE and ICE are each associated with certain advantages and disadvantages, researchers explained. The new analysis included data from nearly 40,000 patients.

Philanthropic foundation to spend $250M training tomorrow’s healthcare workers across 10 cities

A new model of healthcare workforce training emphasizes recruitment and training of teenagers starting in 10th grade.

Craig Sable Children's National Hospital AI echo

AI spots signs of rheumatic heart disease in echocardiograms as well as cardiologists

Researchers think this represents a potential breakthrough for low- and middle-income countries where access to high-quality imaging evaluations is still limited.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

3 strategies healthcare can copy from aviation to refine medical AI

Pointing out that aviation is a field that “went from highly dangerous to largely safe,” some accomplished techies name three to-do’s that could help healthcare AI ascend and soar.

Bleeding after PCI remains a significant issue for interventional cardiologists around the world

A new meta-analysis included data from nearly 400,000 PCI patients treated in the United States, Germany, Japan or Israel.

Heart transplant recipients face increased risk of maternal complications when giving birth

Today's cardiologists are fielding more questions than ever about the safety of giving birth following a heart transplant.

Care Delivery

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance

Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more

AI in the ICU: ‘Unique challenges requiring specialized oversight’

Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions