The authors tested out a variety of machine learning techniques, including large language models and more traditional algorithms. They focused on data that can be gathered prior to treatment, ensuring cardiologists know as much as possible before the procedure.
Valve-in-ring BATMAN: (A) Perforation of the anterior mitral leaflet. (B) Buddy wire advanced in the left ventricle through the 7-F sheath. (C) Balloon ablation of the anterior mitral leaflet. (D) Successful delivery of the balloon-expandable bioprosthesis. (E and F) High risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction resulting from a 90° mitral-aortic angle with a prominent septal bulge. (G and H) Images and caption courtesy of Denti et al., JACC: Case Reports and the American College of Cardiology. More details available here.
The BATMAN technique is a safe, effective way to prevent LVOT obstruction during high-risk transcatheter mitral valve replacement, according to new data presented at SCAI 2025.
Nabil Dib, MD, founder of the International Society for Cardiovascular Translational Research, details resources to help doctors and startups navigate the shift from conducting research to commercializing new products and applications.
The Jewel Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Image courtesy of Element Science.
The newly approved device can be worn for up to a week at a time, with no daily maintenance required, and includes advanced AI algorithms that minimize the risk of false alarms or inappropriate shocks.
Philippe Genereux, MD, principal investigator of EARLY TAVR, presented new data at ACC.25 showing intervening early on crossover patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis led to better outcomes and a reduced stroke rate.
The Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia TAVR valve is available in multiple sizes. Images courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences.
The FDA has approved the balloon-expandable Sapien 3 TAVR platform from Edwards Lifesciences for treating asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. This is the first time the agency has approved any TAVR technology to be used in asymptomatic patients.
