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Imaging specialist Rebecca Hahn explores key details about the Evoque TTVR device
Rebecca Hahn, MD, discussed key takeaways from the TRISCEND II trial for the Edwards Lifesciences Evoque TTVR valve and shared additional details related to patient selection and implanting the device.
New research highlights rising interest in LBBAP
The first patient has been enrolled in a new study of an optimized lead for LBBAP, an area with an explosion of interest in EP as a way to improve patient outcomes.
AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes
An advanced algorithm was trained to evaluate more than 100 different details about the inside of a patient's eye. Its ability to identify high-risk patients was comparable to more traditional techniques, exciting researchers.
Black, rural and low-income PAD patients are less likely to receive high-quality care
"This research should be a call to health systems, policymakers and other stakeholders to make it easier for patients—especially the most vulnerable patients—to access PAD-specific care," one cardiologist explained.
FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported
Maquet Cardiovascular, a subsidiary of Getinge, is recalling two of its endoscopic vessel harvesting devices due to issues with different pieces bending, peeling or detaching during use. Some of the company's other EVH devices were recently involved in a separate recall for similar reasons.

Procella Therapeutics and Smartwise Enter Collaboration With AstraZeneca to Develop Novel Cardiovascular and Catheter-based Therapies

STOCKHOLM, May 7, 2018 — In patients who have suffered from a heart attack, a large portion of heart cells die, which may cause heart failure and significant mortality and morbidity. The aim of the collaboration with the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is to develop new ways of regenerating parts of the heart muscle that have been damaged by a heart attack, using Procella Therapeutics' stem cell technology, as well as novel catheter injection methods, using Smartwise's Extroducer catheter.

High BNP levels linked to increased mortality regardless of heart failure status

High concentrations of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are equally predictive of mortality in patients with and without heart failure, according to a study published May 7 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Increased egg consumption does not raise CVD risk in diabetics

Despite conflicting reports, eating as many as a dozen eggs per week does not increase the cardiovascular risk for individuals with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Non-acute coronary procedures vary widely by state

New research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions shows substantial variation between states for non-acute coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions and coronary artery bypass graft surgeries.

Hospital-to-home transitional care reduces deaths, readmissions for heart failure

The use of “virtual wards” may be helpful in preventing death and rehospitalizations for patients with congestive heart failure, according to a study published April 30 in PLOS One.

Is a low-carb diet helpful or dangerous for type 1 diabetics?

A new study published in Pediatrics suggests a low-carbohydrate diet can help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar levels with lower-than-normal doses of insulin.

1-year results: Ranger DCB can improve patency, reduce femoropopliteal reinterventions

A paclitaxel-coated balloon demonstrated significantly higher primary patency rates at 12 months and lower odds of reintervention when compared to uncoated balloon angioplasty for femoropopliteal lesions, according to the first randomized, one-year study of the device.

Movie director says marijuana helped him survive heart attack—but evidence doesn't back him up

Kevin Smith, a director known for movies such as “Clerks” and “Chasing Amy,” suffered a massive heart attack in February. Now, months after undergoing emergency surgery to treat 100 percent blockage in his left anterior descending artery, Smith has said marijuana might have helped him survive the ordeal.

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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.

Clinical

Imaging specialist Rebecca Hahn explores key details about the Evoque TTVR device

New research highlights rising interest in LBBAP

AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes

Black, rural and low-income PAD patients are less likely to receive high-quality care

FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported

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