“While the use of cannabis continues to gain popularity, its broader effects on public health within the general population are not yet fully understood,” one researcher said.

Vivek Reddy, MD, was involved in most of the late-breaking pulsed field ablation trials at Heart Rhythm 2024. He spoke to Cardiovascular Business at the conference about those trials and what they mean going forward.

It's clear that advanced AI algorithms will radically transform care for TAVR patients in the years ahead. For now, however, certain AI models may require too much data to be helpful on a consistent basis. 

Elutia, formerly known as Aziyo Biologics, is already targeting additional uses for the newly approved device. 

Delaying TAVR in eligible patients with severe AS can lead to much higher healthcare costs, according to a new study of real-world Medicare data.

Ascension Health in Texas uses AI that can read CT scans for stroke and pulmonary embolism to activate care teams before the images even get into the PACS.

Cardiovascular Associates of America, backed by Webster Equity Partners, currently includes practices in eight different states. Its partner cardiologists now have preferred access to multiple cloud-based services provided by Athenahealth. 

Silk Road Medical is known for developing transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), a new-look procedure designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with carotid artery disease.

Peter Monteleone, MD, national director of cardiovascular research at Ascension Health, explains the growing role of interventional cardiology in pulmonary embolism treatment and PERT teams.

A JACC report card highlights excess cardiovascular mortality among Black Americans and "persistent and tragic inequities" in cardiovascular care.