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Black, Hispanic AFib patients less likely to start anticoagulant therapy, new VA study finds

Researchers wrote that they hope their findings can help guide the creation of policies that reduce disparities in care for AFib patients. 

How a team-based approach affects care for high-risk PCI patients

Patient outcomes didn't change much when an additional operator was involved—but could this approach impact care in other ways? 

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Women much more likely to develop AFib after a breast cancer diagnosis

The analysis included data from more than 85,000 breast cancer patients and an equal number of healthy women with no history of breast cancer. 

Empagliflozin provides consistent benefits for HFpEF patients

Researchers took a fresh look at data from the EMPEROR-Preserved trial, sharing their findings in Circulation.

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FDA highlights safety issue with leadless pacemakers, focusing on Medtronic’s Micra

All pacemakers are associated with a risk of cardiac perforation, the agency said, but perforation-related complications appear to be more severe with leadless pacing systems.

New study of more than 4.5M patients examines how blood pressure can impact the risk of dementia

Researchers said they hope their findings can shine new light on this "complex relationship."

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PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system

The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.

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Patient frailty not a key factor when choosing between TAVR and SAVR

Frailty measurements may still provide helpful information in other ways, of course. 

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Radiology Business
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.

Health Imaging
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.