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Early statins may lower risk of post-procedure kidney injury

Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who use rosuvastatin may lower their risk of post-procedure contrast-induced kidney injury, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Significantly fewer patients who took the statin drug developed CI-AKI compared with patients who did not receive the drug.

FDA flags chemo drug after reports of MIs

The FDA issued a safety communication over the leukemia chemotherapy drug ponatinib (Iclusig) after receiving reports of adverse cardiovascular events in patients taking the drug.

Venous narrowing may not be significant in MS

Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency may not be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), contrary to a widely held belief. A study published online Oct. 9 in The Lancet found chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in very small percentages of people with MS, their healthy siblings and unrelated people who do not have MS.

Shutdown imperils studies’ progress

The New York Times reports that the government shutdown has crippled clinical trial activity at the National Institutes of Health. Only 12 patients have been enrolled since Oct. 1. Normally enrollment averages 200 new patients a week.

Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary gives $500,000 to benefit cardiology department

The Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary has made a $500,000 donation to benefit cardiovascular services at Greenwich Hospital. The generous gift was made during the Auxiliary’s 63rd annual meeting on Sept. 30.

Hunterdon Medical Center breaks ground on cardiovascular center

No other health concern affects more people in Hunterdon County than cardiovascular disease.  It is the County’s leading cause of death and its incidence is on the rise due, in part, to the growing number of area residents between the age of 45 and 64 – a time in life in which the onset of cardiovascular disease is most likely to occur.  Hunterdon Medical Center has begun construction on its new Cardiovascular Center. The expansion will centralize all acute care cardiovascular services.

FDA panelists favor CRT devices in close vote

The FDA’s Circulatory System Devices Panel voted 4-3 in favor of expanding indications for Medtronic cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacemakers and defibrillators.

FDA OKs riociguat for pulmonary hypertension

The FDA has approved riociguat for adults with two forms of pulmonary hypertension under its priority review program.

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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.