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Polymer-free amphilimus-eluting stents comparable to drug-eluting stents—and offer a potential advantage

The team's evaluation included data from four different randomized controlled trials. 

Enhanced external counterpulsation may help patients fight against long COVID

The small study included patients with and without coronary artery disease. 

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Enrollment in ACC NCDR increased after U.S. News and World Report said it could improve hospital rankings

Even with this bump, only about one in three eligible hospitals participate in the NCDR registries. 

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Risk of recurrent stroke 48% higher among young marijuana users

Marijuana use can be especially harmful to young adults with a history of stroke or TIA, researchers explained. 

Heart drug trimetazidine at center of Olympics controversy surrounding figure skater Kamila Valieva

Trimetazidine, typically prescribed for treating angina, is associated with increasing blood flow and improving endurance.

Most Americans live within an hour of a stroke center

While 96% of the population is located within 60 minutes of an ED with any acute stroke expertise, many smaller, critical access hospitals in rural regions still are without these lifesaving services.

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TEE improves 30-day outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery

Intraoperative TEE, researchers wrote, can provide value during any open cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery.

Stroke thrombectomy outcomes similar between radiologists, fellowship-trained neurointerventionalists

Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain. 

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Key takeaways from RSNA 2024 for AI, CT, MRI and the radiology staffing shortage

Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.