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The fight for safer cath labs continues | California procedure seen as a major milestone | When diabetic patients undergo PCI
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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The fight for safer cath labs continues: ‘We have to fix the work environment’

A group of nine U.S. medical societies wants to help hospital leaders improve cath lab safety. Their primary goals are to reduce radiation exposure and prevent orthopedic injuries. 

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Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male
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The fight for safer cath labs continues: ‘We have to fix the work environment’

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Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male
A group of nine U.S. medical societies wants to help hospital leaders improve cath lab safety. Their primary goals are to reduce radiation exposure and prevent orthopedic injuries. 
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Advocates celebrate as California's first cardiac ablation is performed in ASC

Medicare is looking to reduce healthcare costs, and EPs believe outpatient procedures are more convenient for patients.

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EP lab Carto mapping system ablation procedure. Biosense Webster image from German Heart Centre Munich
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Advocates celebrate as California's first cardiac ablation is performed in ASC

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EP lab Carto mapping system ablation procedure. Biosense Webster image from German Heart Centre Munich
Medicare is looking to reduce healthcare costs, and EPs believe outpatient procedures are more convenient for patients.
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Clopidogrel monotherapy bests aspirin when patients with diabetes undergo PCI

After an initial period of DAPT, what's the best next step? A new analysis reviewed data from the SMART-CHOICE 3 clinical trial.

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Clopidogrel monotherapy bests aspirin when patients with diabetes undergo PCI

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After an initial period of DAPT, what's the best next step? A new analysis reviewed data from the SMART-CHOICE 3 clinical trial.
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Featured Articles

Cardiovascular imaging contrast agent recalled due to risk of contamination

The recall was announced after testing revealed the presence of potentially harmful particulate matter. Customers were urged to return any unused vials immediately.

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Cardiovascular imaging contrast agent recalled due to risk of contamination

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The recall was announced after testing revealed the presence of potentially harmful particulate matter. Customers were urged to return any unused vials immediately.
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Are automated CT exams on the way? Cardiologist shares concerns about radiation, regulation

Former SCCT president Ed Nicol, MD, knows there has been interest in the potential of automated CT exams. However, he isn't so sure they are possible at this point in time for a number of reasons.

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Ed Nicol, MD, FACC, FSCCT, MBA, head of cardiovascular CT at Royal Brompton Hospital in London and a former SCCT president, said AI has tremendous potential to improve imaging workflows. However, unlike screening tests that carry little or no risk, cardiac computed tomography (CT) exposes patients to ionizing radiation, requiring physician oversight and careful justification before scans are performed. #SCCT
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Are automated CT exams on the way? Cardiologist shares concerns about radiation, regulation

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Ed Nicol, MD, FACC, FSCCT, MBA, head of cardiovascular CT at Royal Brompton Hospital in London and a former SCCT president, said AI has tremendous potential to improve imaging workflows. However, unlike screening tests that carry little or no risk, cardiac computed tomography (CT) exposes patients to ionizing radiation, requiring physician oversight and careful justification before scans are performed. #SCCT
Former SCCT president Ed Nicol, MD, knows there has been interest in the potential of automated CT exams. However, he isn't so sure they are possible at this point in time for a number of reasons.
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The best hospitals in the United States for heart care

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the top U.S. hospitals for cardiology, heart surgery and vascular surgery. There are similarities—and some key differences—between this year's list and last year's list.

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The best hospitals in the United States for heart care

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U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the top U.S. hospitals for cardiology, heart surgery and vascular surgery. There are similarities—and some key differences—between this year's list and last year's list.
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Medtech company wants to help hospitals open radiation-free interventional MR labs

Minneapolis-based Imricor Medical Systems is asking hospital leaders to rethink the way they do business. 

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Medtech company wants to help hospitals open radiation-free interventional MR labs

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Minneapolis-based Imricor Medical Systems is asking hospital leaders to rethink the way they do business. 
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New ASE guideline aims to improve workplace safety for cardiac sonographers

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major safety concern in the field of echocardiography, impacting up to 90% of all cardiac sonographers.

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A cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exam being performed using a compact ultrasound system at the ASE annual meeting. Photo by Dave Fornell
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New ASE guideline aims to improve workplace safety for cardiac sonographers

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A cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exam being performed using a compact ultrasound system at the ASE annual meeting. Photo by Dave Fornell
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major safety concern in the field of echocardiography, impacting up to 90% of all cardiac sonographers.
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In Case You Missed It

The crisis continues: Nearly 90% of deaths from ischemic heart disease could have been prevented

There has been progress over the years, researchers noted, but there is still a lot of work to do. 

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The crisis continues: Nearly 90% of deaths from ischemic heart disease could have been prevented

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There has been progress over the years, researchers noted, but there is still a lot of work to do. 
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FDA approves first cholesterol pill of its kind

Enlicitide, the new oral PCSK9 inhibitor from Merck, will be sold under the brand name Lipfendra. It is approved to reduce LDL-C in patients with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH.

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FDA approves first cholesterol pill of its kind

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Enlicitide, the new oral PCSK9 inhibitor from Merck, will be sold under the brand name Lipfendra. It is approved to reduce LDL-C in patients with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH.
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Stereotaxis completes major cardiology tech acquisition

The deal, first announced in April, includes an upfront payment of $20 million and up to an additional $25 million based on certain milestones.

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Stereotaxis completes major cardiology tech acquisition

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The deal, first announced in April, includes an upfront payment of $20 million and up to an additional $25 million based on certain milestones.
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In Other News

AI for care of seniors: Who’s minding the recipe—and whose taste buds should hold sway?

It takes a team to develop, finance and implement a new healthcare AI model. As with any group endeavor, goal-focused cohesion can dissolve. This is a real risk when contributors feel there are too many cooks in the proverbial kitchen. 

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AI for care of seniors: Who’s minding the recipe—and whose taste buds should hold sway?

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It takes a team to develop, finance and implement a new healthcare AI model. As with any group endeavor, goal-focused cohesion can dissolve. This is a real risk when contributors feel there are too many cooks in the proverbial kitchen. 
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PET imaging links psychosis to Alzheimer's-related brain findings

New imaging research suggests that many adults who develop psychosis-related hallucinations or delusions later in life show brain changes associated with AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. 

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PET imaging links psychosis to Alzheimer's-related brain findings

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New imaging research suggests that many adults who develop psychosis-related hallucinations or delusions later in life show brain changes associated with AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. 
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