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American Society of Echocardiography President Stephen Little, MD, says several trends and technologies are coming together at once, leading to renewed interest in echo.

“It's very important,” one cardiologist said. “This is a life-saving test and it's very frustrating that we can't access the medication.”

Researchers in Japan tracked BNP levels and bleeding events among more than 7,000 PCI patients. The group noted that managing heart failure in the first 30 days after PCI can help boost outcomes. 

The new-look devices are soft, flexible, transparent and roughly the size of a postage stamp.

Browse through some of the many highlights from the American Society of Echocardiography's 2023 annual meeting. 

The FDA has said this is a Class I recall, which means using the devices “may cause serious injuries or death.” A total of 18 injuries have been reported so far. 

"The FDA's approval of colchicine confirms that we are entering a new era of patient care," said one veteran cardiologist familiar with the drug. 

Radiology operations taking on AI projects would do well to prioritize cybersecurity atop other aims and concerns. A new paper offers guidance.