Imaging & Physiology: CAC scores & TAVR mortality | New technique could anticipate MIs, strokes

The analysis, published in Radiology, included more than 300 patients who presented with severe aortic stenosis.

The recommendation, made specifically with high-risk patients in mind, includes ECGs, X-rays and more.

The team hopes its findings, published in Advanced Functional Materials, could lead to significant improvements in patient care.

Experienced users were especially effective at diagnosing cardiac disease with a handheld device. 

The FDA’s decision was based in part on two independent clinical studies published in 2020.