AURORA trial results for Flurpiridaz F-18 PET vs. SPECT discussed by principal investigator Jamshid Maddahi, MD.

'This could be a paradigm shift': How PET with newly approved flurpiridaz compares to SPECT

GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz, the PET radiotracer that recently received FDA approval, offers several key benefits over SPECT. Jamshid Maddahi, MD, discussed the details in an exclusive interview. 

LAMPOON before TMVR improves symptoms without complications, long-term data confirm

LVOT obstruction remains a significant complication of TMVR, making the long-term safety and effectiveness of the LAMPOON technique a hot topic in interventional cardiology.

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Rising heart failure, AFib rates a ‘wake-up call’ for US cardiologists

Today's heart teams already face a number of challenges on a day-to-day basis.  New data suggest they could soon be treating more patients than ever before.  

The new cardiac PET radiotracer flurpiridaz F-18 is posed to be a major game changer and will likely lead to increased adoption of cardiac PET.

FDA approves GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz F-18 PET radiotracer for CAD

The newly approved radiotracer is seen as a major step forward for nuclear imaging technology. Specialists have been looking forward to its arrival on the market for quite some time.

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With AFib ablation on the rise, HRS highlights importance of proper EP training

Cardiac ablation techniques and technologies are constantly evolving. Only well-trained specialists should be performing these procedures, the Heart Rhythm Society said in a new policy statement.

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Heart Failure Society of America to livestream late-breaking studies after meeting cancellation

The show will go on. After HFSA was forced to cancel its annual meeting due to Hurricane Helene, the group will now be livestreaming a series of late-breaking clinical sessions for anyone who had previously registered.

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Heart Failure Society of America cancels annual meeting in Atlanta due to Hurricane Helene

The news comes just one day before HFSA 2024 was scheduled to begin. HFSA is already considering the possibility of virtual sessions, but its primary concern is the safety of attendees. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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