Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific
The new Self-Centering Guide Catheter was designed to help care teams with the retrograde crossing of the aortic valve during TAVR. Researchers evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the catheter, sharing their experience in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
TAVR vs. SAVR: Real-world data highlight advantages of both techniques
The biggest differences, researchers noted, were found in the long-term outcomes of low- and intermediate-risk patients.
How AI and CCTA help heart teams plan ahead before PCI
Evan Shlofmitz, DO, director of intravascular imaging at St. Francis Hospital, explains how advanced artificial intelligence technology is used to assess a patient's CT scan before they undergo PCI.
Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions
Harvard’s David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.
Cardiologists recommend complete revascularization, intravascular imaging in new ACS guidelines
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association published the new guidelines with assistance from other leading U.S. medical societies.

AFib, AI and heart-healthy diets: European Society of Cardiology previews EHRA 2022

The European Heart Rhythm Association's annual conference is headed to Denmark.

AMA launches initiative to support more equitable health innovation

The AMA created initiative to supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities.

American College of Radiology joins other medical societies in speaking out over Ukraine crisis

“The ACR and its members stand ready to assist and support our radiologic colleagues and other medical providers in Ukraine," the group said March 4.

Prior authorization burdens are increasing

Healthcare leaders agree prior authorization burdens are increasing.

Q&A U.S. and European Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines: Lessons from Across the Pond

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“Good harmony” is the way John P. Erwin III, MD, describes the synergy of the 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease (VHD) released in August along with the ACC/AHA guidelines that rolled in December 2020.

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Cardiologists across the world share support for Ukraine as violent war continues

The American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology have both issued new statements in support of Ukraine as war in that country continues.

Radiology leaders speak out in support of Ukraine

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions.

Professional Associations

Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific

TAVR vs. SAVR: Real-world data highlight advantages of both techniques

How AI and CCTA help heart teams plan ahead before PCI

Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

Cardiologists recommend complete revascularization, intravascular imaging in new ACS guidelines