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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.

On-pump vs. off-pump CABG: No difference in long-term mortality, meta-analysis confirms

Researchers explored data from nearly 70,000 patients, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

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FDA announces recall of more than 300,000 catheter kits after 10 injuries, 1 death

This recall is due to reports of “increased resistance” when using the devices. There have been 194 customer complaints about the issue so far.

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Cardiology groups want to ‘transform the future of cardiovascular medicine’ with new medical board

Leaders from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions have shared their vision for a new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine.

$Eko Health, the California-based healthcare technology company known for its advanced stethoscopes, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new artificial intelligence (AI) offering designed to detect low ejection fraction (EF).$

FDA approves new AI model for detecting signs of heart failure with a stethoscope

Eko Health worked closely with Mayo Clinic to develop and evaluate its latest AI offering. “Importantly, since a stethoscope is small and portable, this technology can be used in urban and remote locations," one clinician said.

Around the web

New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

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

Radiology Business

What does radiology have to do with climate change?

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."

Cardiac Imaging

Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston West Virginia, as been using the FDA-cleared RoadMap artificial intelligence algorithm from HeartFlow in studies and in clinical used since it was cleared and said it helps cardiologists in several ways. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Heartflow #AIhealth

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries

Confirmed: AFib ablation more beneficial for patients with HFrEF than those with HFpEF

Cardiac Surgery

Medicare money payment reimbursement dollar decline. More than 100 U.S. medical societies are throwing their support behind a new proposal that could reform out-of-date Medicare policies and help limit future payment cuts.

Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons

Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries

TAVR, SAVR linked to similar QOL improvements for intermediate-risk patients after five years

Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting

TAVR or SAVR? ChatGPT could help cardiologists decide

Clinical

American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack

ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

Healthcare Management

An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Cardiologist sues health system that called him an ‘immediate threat to the public’

Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires Arizona practice with 4 locations

Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons

Interventional Cardiology

American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

Patient Care

Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston West Virginia, as been using the FDA-cleared RoadMap artificial intelligence algorithm from HeartFlow in studies and in clinical used since it was cleared and said it helps cardiologists in several ways. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Heartflow #AIhealth

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Professional Associations

Illustration of cardiologists going through the certification process. American College of Cardiology President B. Hadley Wilson, MD, discussed why the ACC and other leading cardiology groups are so eager to create a new, independent medical board. This has been a long-term goal for many years, he said, and now it may become a reality.

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries

Confirmed: AFib ablation more beneficial for patients with HFrEF than those with HFpEF

TAVR

Illustration of cardiologists going through the certification process. American College of Cardiology President B. Hadley Wilson, MD, discussed why the ACC and other leading cardiology groups are so eager to create a new, independent medical board. This has been a long-term goal for many years, he said, and now it may become a reality.

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways

Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries

TAVR, SAVR linked to similar QOL improvements for intermediate-risk patients after five years

Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting

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