ACC urges all interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging during PCI

The ACC released a new guideline asking interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging to improve outcomes in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a catheter-based imaging technology that allows physicians to visualize blood vessels from the inside out. Image courtesy of Philips. 

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a catheter-based imaging technology that allows physicians to visualize blood vessels from the inside out. Image courtesy of Philips. 

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology detail how intravascular imaging can help clinicians before, during and after PCI procedures. 

Q&A: What the rise of private equity investments in cardiology means for cardiologists and their patients

Private equity investors have grown more and more interested in cardiology in recent years. Roger Strode, a partner with the global law firm Foley and Lardner LLP, explains why this is.

Roger Strode, a partner with the global law firm Foley and Lardner LLP, explains why private equity investors have grown more and more interested in cardiology in recent years.

Private equity investors have grown more and more interested in cardiology in recent years. Why the sudden shift? And what does it mean for patient care going forward?