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Week in Review: Cardiac CT for CAD | Interventional cardiologists make history | Fraud case may go to Supreme Court
Saturday, April 23, 2022
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Why cardiologists and radiologists are choosing cardiac CT over invasive angiography for suspected CAD

"A CT-first strategy allows physicians to provide relevant findings without the need for an invasive procedure," one radiologist explained. 

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Cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is an accurate, noninvasive imaging test that should be a first-line tool when treating patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), rather than cath lab angiography angiograms, according to new findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1]
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Why cardiologists and radiologists are choosing cardiac CT over invasive angiography for suspected CAD

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Cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is an accurate, noninvasive imaging test that should be a first-line tool when treating patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), rather than cath lab angiography angiograms, according to new findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1]
"A CT-first strategy allows physicians to provide relevant findings without the need for an invasive procedure," one radiologist explained. 
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Q&A: New ACC President Edward Fry discusses the past, present and future of cardiology

Fry joined us for an exclusive interview, discussing lessons learned during the pandemic, some key ways to address physician burnout and much more. 

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Edward Fry, MD, is the 2022-23 ACC president.
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Q&A: New ACC President Edward Fry discusses the past, present and future of cardiology

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Edward Fry, MD, is the 2022-23 ACC president.
Fry joined us for an exclusive interview, discussing lessons learned during the pandemic, some key ways to address physician burnout and much more. 
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Interventional cardiologists complete first heart procedure of its kind in North America

While the system used during the procedure has not yet gained full FDA approval, this patient was treated under a compassionate-use clearance from the agency.

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TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves System Cleveland Clinic. Image courtesy of P + F Products + Features GmbH.
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Interventional cardiologists complete first heart procedure of its kind in North America

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TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves System Cleveland Clinic. Image courtesy of P + F Products + Features GmbH.
While the system used during the procedure has not yet gained full FDA approval, this patient was treated under a compassionate-use clearance from the agency.
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Cardiologist’s legal fight against fraud conviction may be heard by Supreme Court

Kentucky cardiologist Richard Paulus was first found guilty back in October 2016, but he was granted a new trial in 2021. 

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
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Cardiologist’s legal fight against fraud conviction may be heard by Supreme Court

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
Kentucky cardiologist Richard Paulus was first found guilty back in October 2016, but he was granted a new trial in 2021. 
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American Heart Association awards $10.6M to researchers investigating the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19

The grants went to 11 different research teams in the United States and are expected to fund these projects for three years.

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The AHA is granting more money toward research on the cardIovascular effects of COVID-19. #COVIS #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #longCOVID
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American Heart Association awards $10.6M to researchers investigating the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19

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The AHA is granting more money toward research on the cardIovascular effects of COVID-19. #COVIS #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #longCOVID
The grants went to 11 different research teams in the United States and are expected to fund these projects for three years.
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TAVR outcomes unaffected when women require a smaller valve prosthesis

Women with severe aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus have been known to face worse outcomes after SAVR. After TAVR, however, that does not appear to be the case. 

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TAVR outcomes unaffected when women require a smaller valve prosthesis

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Women with severe aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus have been known to face worse outcomes after SAVR. After TAVR, however, that does not appear to be the case. 
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Asthma, other allergies linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease

The research was presented in South Korea at a two-day event hosted by the American College of Cardiology and Korean Society of Cardiology.

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Asthma, other allergies linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease

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The research was presented in South Korea at a two-day event hosted by the American College of Cardiology and Korean Society of Cardiology.
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VIDEO: ACC Guidance on the cardiovascular impact of COVID-19

Ty Gluckman, MD, explains the main points of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert consensus on the cardiovascular consequences stemming from a COVID-19 infection.

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COVID-19 can have a serious impact effecting the heart during and after infection. The ACC released expert consensus decision pathway for the evaluation and management for the cardiovascular consequences of COVID infection and long-COVID, also known by its official clinical designation as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).
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VIDEO: ACC Guidance on the cardiovascular impact of COVID-19

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COVID-19 can have a serious impact effecting the heart during and after infection. The ACC released expert consensus decision pathway for the evaluation and management for the cardiovascular consequences of COVID infection and long-COVID, also known by its official clinical designation as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).
Ty Gluckman, MD, explains the main points of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert consensus on the cardiovascular consequences stemming from a COVID-19 infection.
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4 support catheters receive FDA clearance for coronary use

The catheters were developed to be used during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures for coronary artery disease. 

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4 support catheters receive FDA clearance for coronary use

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The catheters were developed to be used during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures for coronary artery disease. 
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In Case You Missed It

Cardiology’s average salary climbs to $490k, No. 3 among all specialties

This continues a consistent rise in pay for the specialty—the same report recorded cardiology’s average salary as $459,000 in 2021, $438,000 in 2020 and $430,000 in 2019.

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Cardiology’s average salary climbs to $490k, No. 3 among all specialties

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This continues a consistent rise in pay for the specialty—the same report recorded cardiology’s average salary as $459,000 in 2021, $438,000 in 2020 and $430,000 in 2019.
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