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This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Should Cardiologists Say Yes to the Vest? AHA Offers Guidance on Wearable Defibrillators

A new AHA statement examines the potential of wearable cardioverter-defibrillators to protect against cardiac arrest.

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Conferencing with the Cardiologist: Virtual Visits Bring Patients + Providers Together Between Scheduled Appointments

Cardiologists are leveraging telemedicine to be in two places at once.

Sex-specific risk scores help predict patients at the highest risk for death

A retrospective cohort study found that sex-specific prognostic risk scores were effective at estimating mortality in patients while undergoing exercise treadmill testing. The scores were most effective at identifying patients at the highest risk for death.

FDA provides update on SynCardia Systems cardiac devices

The FDA sent a letter to transplant surgeons and cardiologists on Oct. 26 with additional results regarding issues with SynCardia Systems, Inc.’s temporary total artificial heart companion 2 driver system (TAH-t C2 Driver System). The system serves as a bridge to a heart transplant for some heart failure patients.

Long Island cardiologist pleads guilty to planning arson, assault of ex-boss

A cardiologist from Long Island, New York, pleaded guilty Oct. 25 to first-degree criminal possession of a weapon, criminal sale of a drug prescription, third-degree arson and conspiracy to commit an assault, Newsday reports.

Air pollution may lead to premature heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular mortality

A study of young, non-smoking adults found that those who were exposed to fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, had blood vessel damage and inflammation that could increase cardiovascular disease risk and lead to premature cardiovascular mortality.

High calcium intake may not increase cardiovascular disease risk

Healthy adults who have high levels of calcium intake are not at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cardiogram raises $2 million for app that could detect atrial fibrillation, diabetes

Cardiogram, a health tech startup in San Francisco, has raised $2 million to develop an app that shows a user’s cardio health while providing tips on how to improve and maintain a healthy heart.

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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.