According to the Texas Medical Board, the doctor erroneously relied on a radiologist to review follow-up imaging results instead of viewing them on his own.

Advocates say the shift to CCTA can translate into a broader financial impacts, with some cath labs potentially seeing margin increases of as much as 40%.

Tempus ECG-PH was built to flag patients who may require care for pulmonary hypertension. The company also has FDA-cleared models for detecting signs of atrial fibrillation and a low ejection fraction. 

Digital twins may be used in the near future to help clinicians plan ahead before EP ablation procedures. They could preview how the patient's heart will react to treatment, for example, increasing the odds of a positive outcome.

Using NT-proBNP testing kits on high-risk patients with diabetes could help get many more patients the care they need, according to new data published in JACC.

Customers are urged not to use these devices due to a risk of tip separation. The FDA first warned the public about this issue in July.

These findings underscore the importance of making healthy lifestyle decisions at a young age. 

The funding, provided over five years, will go toward developing a robot capable of performing advanced endovascular procedures without direct human input.

Cardiac imaging experts have been excited about this technology for quite some time. The belief is that it could help transform how clinicians evaluate cardiovascular risk. 

Researchers have developed a new way to craft custom synthetic vascular grafts for patients in need of immediate care. The technique has shown early potential to be a game-changer for cardiovascular care. 

The registry has collected more than 1.6 million patient records from more than 800 hospitals. "We can do even better," one cardiologist said. "We have to treat heart failure with everything we've got."

Founded in 2021, Hopscotch currently operates 12 clinics in the state. Its business model centers around in-person primary care, augmented by virtual specialty visits and 24/7 access to care teams. The company said it is making a profit. 

A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients.