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PFA ablation safe, effective for treating premature ventricular contractions
Long-term survival after valve-in-valve TAVR similar with self-expanding, balloon-expandable valves
PAD patients have a wide variety of treatment options
AI detects hypertension in voice recordings
Watchdog group, fearful of fraud, wants more oversight for remote patient monitoring
The new cardiac PET radiotracer flurpiridaz F-18 is posed to be a major game changer and will likely lead to increased adoption of cardiac PET.
FDA approves GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz F-18 PET radiotracer for CAD

The newly approved radiotracer is seen as a major step forward for nuclear imaging technology. Specialists have been looking forward to its arrival on the market for quite some time.

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With AFib ablation on the rise, HRS highlights importance of proper EP training

Cardiac ablation techniques and technologies are constantly evolving. Only well-trained specialists should be performing these procedures, the Heart Rhythm Society said in a new policy statement.

A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. These structural heart procedures require a team approach.
Reduced LVEF before TAVR linked to lower long-term survival rate

Heart teams already view reduced LVEF as a potential risk factor, but research into its long-term impact on patient outcomes has been limited. 

Insulet Corporation, a Massachusetts-based medical device company focused on diabetes technology, announced that its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).
FDA clears first automated insulin pump for type 2 diabetes

Insulet's Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System was already cleared to help patients manage type 1 diabetes. 

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Cardiology groups share new AUC for cardiovascular imaging prior to noncardiac surgery

The new AUC document was designed to help care teams know when and how to perform imaging-based cardiovascular evaluations on patients undergoing nonemergent, noncardiac surgery.

Brittany Nicole Weber, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains the use of opportunistic CT screening for cardiovascular disease on noncardiac exams.
Opportunistic screening with AI could be a game-changer for preventive cardiology

Brittany Nicole Weber, MD, PhD, detailed new research into the benefits of screening for cardiovascular disease in CT scans not specifically ordered for that purpose. The rise of AI has helped make opportunistic screening a huge trend in both cardiology and radiology. 

Boston Scientific TAVR ACURATE Prime Aortic Valve System
Boston Scientific’s new TAVR valve gains CE mark approval

The self-expanding Acurate Prime Aortic Valve System was designed with improved valve positioning in mind. According to Boston Scientific, it it will be available in more sizes than the company's previous TAVR device to ensure it can treat as many heart patients as possible. 

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

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

Radiology Business
What does radiology have to do with climate change?

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."

Radiology Business
Philips launches new AI-enabled CT scanner aimed at cardiology at ECR 2024

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.

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