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Osteosarcopenia linked to much higher risk of death after TAVR—CT screening may prove valuable

Osteosarcopenia, an age-related condition associated with deterioration in the muscles and bones, nearly triples a patient’s risk of dying within one year of undergoing TAVR. 

Richard Heuser, MD, an interventional cardiologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field, leadership and strong business acumen, died on May 23. He was 73 years old.

Cardiologist Richard Heuser, interventional specialist and medical device pioneer, dies at 73

Heuser had a long, impactful career in cardiology. One former colleague said he was “an amazing interventional cardiologist and an even better human being.”

mages of the Globe Pulsed Field System courtesy of Kardium

Cardiologist sees ‘tremendous potential’ in new-look PFA system

Updated data on a new PFA system from Kardium found that freedom from atrial arrhythmia after one year was 84.2% for paroxysmal AFib and 80% for persistent AFib.  

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Cardiologists ID signs of widespread heart disease in ancient mummies

Researchers evaluated vascular samples from more than 200 mummies, presenting their findings in European Heart Journal.

Video interview with Devi Nair, MD, who shares her experience of using the Sphere-9 PFA system in the FDA IDE late-breaking trial at HRS24. #HRS #PFA #HRS2024

All-in-one PFA system linked to positive safety profile, faster procedures

Devi Nair, MD, director of cardiac electrophysiology with St. Bernard's Heart and Vascular Center, discussed her experience using a new-look Medtronic pulsed field ablation (PFA) system to treat persistent AFib.

Leftr, Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FSCAI, interventional cardiologist, founder and medical director of Amavita Heart and Vascular Health during a PAD intervention. Right, an ultrasound evaluation of PAD in the legs. Amavita recently launched the Miami Initiative to Stop Amputation (MISA) to tackle the rising rates of amputations due to peripheral artery disease (PAD), in Latin, Haitian and Black communities in the Miami area. Photos courtesy of Amavita Heart and Vascular Health

Rising amputation rates spark new PAD initiative in Miami

"When you think about the rise of amputations in a country like the United States, that's concerning because it should not be happening here," one interventional cardiologist said. 

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Fasting before coronary angiography, PCI may not be necessary

Relaxing fasting restrictions before interventional coronary procedures improves patient comfort—and there does not appear to be much of a downside. 

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Transcaval TAVR a safe, effective alternative for patients with severe AS

Researchers examined data from eight different studies, noting that transcaval TAVR appears to be a "viable alternative" when transfemoral access is not an option. The procedure was linked to an overall success rate of 98.5%.

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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.