Wilber Su, MD, says ASCs now offer health systems a great opportunity to perform low-acuity EP cases in a less expensive, more convenient environment.

These systems do not need to be returned to the manufacturer. However, users are urged to follow specific instructions to avoid any issues.

Lerochol (lerodalcibep-liga) can be stored at room temperature for up to three months, helping it stand out compared to other PCSK9 inhibitors on the market. The FDA also approved updated labeling that emphasizes the drug's cardiovascular benefits.

OCT and IVUS appear to be comparable when assessing patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. OCT offers a clearer look at the patient's calcium, however, and researchers are hoping to learn just how much value that improved clarity may provide.

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, confirming that patients given tirzepatide were less likely to die or experience a heart attack than those given an older diabetes medication.

Justine Varieur Turco held several leadership positions with the American College of Cardiology over the years. She is also a former Cardiovascular Business editor.

Cardiac CT scans may give clinicians a way to visualize the effects of environmental exposure before cardiovascular events even occur.

In a new report, the American College of Cardiology emphasized five key ways to enhance care for elderly patients presenting with cognitive and frailty issues.

An increase of nearly 200% in the use of CCTA over the past year has driven policy changes.

A team of specialists detailed new data and recent breakthroughs in the diagnosis, management and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Interventional cardiologist Yader Sandoval, MD, discusses the growing trend of using CCTA imaging to plan ahead before complex PCI procedures.

The case dates to April 11, 2021, when 41-year-old Ruchi Sharma, living in Iowa City at the time, visited the University of Iowa Health Care ER following a head-on car collision.

A new survey from the nonprofit research group the Commonwealth Fund found that the cost to access healthcare was the top concern across political divides. Americans disagree, however, on how to solve the problem.