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American College of Cardiology shares new guidance focused on evaluation, management of cardiogenic shock
The new document represents the ACC’s first Concise Clinical Guidance; it was designed to be an easy-to-use reference for keeping track of a complicated topic.
Abbott’s Amulet LAAO device linked to long-term safety, effectiveness
Researchers explored five-year data from more than 1,800 patients with nonvalvular AFib who underwent LAAO with Abbott’s Amulet or Boston Scientific’s Watchman 2.5.
Woman says husband’s heart condition was misdiagnosed in wrongful death lawsuit
“Clear signs of an aortic dissection” were missed in the patient’s imaging findings after he presented to the emergency room, according to the lawsuit. He was…
Food insecurity increases risk of poor heart health in young adults
Food insecurity—lacking consistent access to the food needed to live an “active, healthy lifestyle”—impacts up to one in eight Americans each year.
AI could help cardiologists predict bleeding, stroke risks in AFib patients on DOACs
Researchers developed several new AI models that could guide the management of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. There is still some work to do in…
Self-expanding TAVR valves still linked to superior durability in patients with small annuli after 2 years
Researchers presented new two-year data from the SMART trial at CRT 2025 in Washington, D.C. Overall, self-expanding TAVR valves continue to show superior valve performance…
ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate…
SCAI leaders ‘on a mission’ to improve cath lab protection from radiation, orthopedic injury
SCAI President James Hermiller, Jr., MD, explains the need for more innovative radiation protection systems in the cath lab.