Heart teams continue to play a major role at hospitals and health systems all over the world. Cardiac imagers who have trained in multiple modalities can provide those teams with a significant amount of value.

The FDA’s decision arrived just days after Apple announced the new feature. "This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," one cardiologist told Cardiovascular Business. 

The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.

The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated. 

‘If it weren’t for the intransigence of the American Medical Association, we’d be well on our way to fleets of AI doctors diagnosing diseases and prescribing treatments.’

AI software embedded in video devices, wearables and sensors—not to mention actual patient monitors—can continuously track post-surgery patients in real time, sending predictive insights to care teams regardless of where they’re stationed. 

The patient’s family says the radiologist’s failure to notate an obvious abnormality prevented her from receiving timely treatment.

"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."