Getting nurses and technologists more involved is a smart way to ensure new cardiac CT programs deliver the safest, most effective patient care possible.

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute was founded in 2016 to help advance the diagnosis, management and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It is now nationally recognized for delivering high-quality care in addition to being a world leader in robotic cardiac surgery.

High Lp(a) levels have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including unexpected heart attacks. Researchers have developed a new AI model that can scan data from a large number of patients and flag individuals who are the most likely to have elevated Lp(a) levels. 

TCT 2026 will include a full schedule of late-breaking studies focused on minimally invasive interventions, pharmaceutics, structural heart disease and much more.

CMS just finalized significant changes to its TAVR coverage policies. Three leading cardiovascular health societies shared a joint statement summarizing their initial feedback. 

Multiple veteran cardiologists have been accused of accepting bribes from medtech companies. No arrests have been made at this time. 

It's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to patient care. What works is some communities may not work in others.

If passed, new bipartisan legislation would allow eligible residents and interns to defer interest accrual on any federal student loans during their required postgraduate training. The bill has support from more than 40 U.S. healthcare organizations, including SCAI, ACC and STS.

Specific lots of a popular ACE inhibitor are being recalled after a sample produced an out-of-specification test result. The FDA categorized this issue as a Class II recall. 

After months of consideration, CMS has officially signed off on major changes to its TAVR policies. The treatment of asymptomatic patients is now covered by Medicare, for example, and fewer reporting requirements are in place when symptomatic patients undergo treatment.