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The new research, presented during ARRS 2024 in Boston, suggests CVD risk models may need to include certain findings identified in routine mammograms. 

Performing CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) improves the accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and helps limit unneeded invasive coronary angiography (ICA), according to a new study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Heartflow

PAD patients evaluated with HeartFlow's noninvasive FFRCT Analysis technology prior to surgery experienced much better outcomes, including a 63% lower risk of all-cause mortality after five years. 

Remote ECG access on a smart phone via the Viz.ai Cardio Suite, which enables access to dynamic ECG, echo, MRI, CT images and reports. It also enables automated detection on imaging to alert care teams for STEMI, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection and abdominal aortic aneurysm, and heart failure.

Only radiology is associated with more FDA-cleared AI algorithms than cardiology, according to new federal data. 

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artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data. Novo Nordisk announced a new collaboration with Valo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify new drug treatments for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The new algorithms are automatically applied in the cloud; patients wearing the devices are not required to take any additional steps.

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Vaccination was linked to key benefits in terms of all-cause mortality, heart failure hospitalizations, stroke, heart attack, myocarditis, venous thromboembolism and testing positive for COVID-19. 

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The fifth-generation valve is associated with improved hemodynamic data and a reduced rate of paravalvular leak, according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions and EuroIntervention.

lex Sandhu, MD, MS, assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine, Stanford University, and cardiologist at the Palo Alto VA. He spoke in the business of cardiology sessions at ACC 2024 and explained how Medicare reimbursements will be moving toward a value based payment model by 2030. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #CMS #reimbersements #Medicare

"I think we really need our cardiologist community to understand the changes that are happening with value-based payment," one expert tells Cardiovascular Business. 

Abbott’s Aveir DR leadless pacemaker, the world’s very first dual-chamber pacing solution of its kind, is associated with a “reliable” performance after six months, according to new data published in Heart Rhythm.[1]

Abbott’s Aveir DR leadless pacemaker, the first pacing offering of its kind to gain FDA approval, is linked to a consistent electrical performance six months after implant. Researchers tracked data from nearly 400 patients and presented their full findings in Heart Rhythm.

Cardiologist Damian Brezinski arrested

The alleged sex crimes involve a young child. According to a judge, the 61-year-old cardiologist could face life in prison if convicted.

money business cash flow dollar. Kingsway Financial Services, a Chicago-based holding company with subsidiaries in several industries, has acquired New Jersey-based Digital Diagnostics Imaging (DDI) for $11 million. The transaction was funded with $5.4 million in cash and $5.6 million in debt financing.

R3 Vascular also announced that Christopher M. Owens, a veteran of the medical device industry, is its new president and CEO. 

Bradly Knight, MD, Northwestern, presenting a case study on the main stage at HRS 2023. Photo by Dave Fornell

A total of 21 late-breaking science presentations are scheduled for Heart Rhythm 2024 in Boston. 

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Philips introduced a new CT system at ECR aimed at the rapidly growing cardiac CT market, incorporating numerous AI features to optimize workflow and image quality.