AI-based tools are here to stay, but one expert does not see them replacing cardiologists anytime soon. Look at recent trends in radiology, he says, to get a better idea of what cardiology's future may look like.

“Our analyses could not fully ascribe the effects of semaglutide on cardiovascular disease to known risk factors with any certainty,” one researcher said after exploring years of data. "These results suggest that semaglutide should be considered as a cardiovascular disease reduction drug and not just as a weight loss drug." 

The Heart Failure Society of America has released a new comprehensive look at HF clinics in the United States. The report includes more than 300 programs that serve approximately 626,000 patients.

In addition, higher doses of oral HRT may slightly increase a woman's risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. 

This latest alert comes after Johnson & Johnson MedTech found that certain devices may require hardware, firmware and/or software updates to address safety concerns. 

John Landry joins Minneapolis-based CVRx with more than 20 years of experience as a financial leader in the medtech space. 

The AHA has developed systems of care that can help developing countries improve their treatment strategies for both heart attack and stroke.

Acoramidis was associated with a 43% lower risk of diuretic intensification and a 34% lower risk of clinical worsening overall.

Researchers have trained a new AI model to read routine medical images and deliver accurate cardiovascular age assessments.

The question is further complicated by possibly needing different thresholds for pregnant, premenopausal, and postmenopausal woman.

The size-adjustable pulmonary valve was originally developed by Autus Valve Technologies, which Edwards Lifesciences acquired for $128.9 million. The device was designed to grow with pediatric patients as they age. Clinicians can expand it as necessary with a minimally invasive balloon procedure. 

A lot has changed in the world of CCTA since the previous guideline was published back in 2014. This new expert consensus document was developed by an international team of imaging experts.

Previous studies have estimated that upward of $115,00 in per-scanner revenue is lost each year, due to motion-driven MRI repeats. 

Five beneficiaries of the safety-net healthcare program have sued with the support of the National Health Law Program. They are joined by prestigious industry lobbies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics.