AI has already made a massive impact on healthcare, especially in the fields of cardiology and radiology. With the FDA clearing more and more algorithms, this trend is only expected to grow as time goes on.

A new spending proposal that would extend government funding for another seven months does not address the Medicare payment cut that went into effect on Jan. 1. More than 100 healthcare groups, including the ACC, STS, SCCT and SCAI, are now voicing their disappointment. 

SCAI President James Hermiller, Jr., MD, explains the need for more innovative radiation protection systems in the cath lab.

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association published the new guidelines with assistance from other leading U.S. medical societies. 

The ACC, AHA, HFSA, HRS and SCAI all worked together to try and make the new board a reality. Though their proposal has been denied, the groups say they are not done fighting. 

Transfemoral TAVR is not always a viable option. In those instances, the two most effective alternatives are transcarotid access and transcaval access, according to a new SCAI expert consensus statement.

U.S. cardiology groups have worked together to propose the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine for certifying cardiologists. Now, after many months of waiting, a final decision is expected by the end of February. 

IHF cardiologists can come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all share the same goal: to ensure complex heart failure patients receive the best care possible.