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Mutations that lead to intracranial aneurysms discovered

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan have discovered a set of related mutations that lead to intracranial aneurysms-;weakened blood vessels in the brain that can burst at any time.

14 Jun 2023

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

New research published in JMIR Cardio reveals the remarkable potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in analyzing coronary angiography, a common diagnostic procedure for coronary artery disease.

12 Jun 2023

TWILIGHT trial reveals the impact of DAPT and ticagrelor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention

New insights from the TWILIGHT trial showed that ticagrelor monotherapy after three months of ticagrelor plus aspirin was associated with similar rates of recurrent coronary revascularization, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and a lower risk of net adverse clinical events (NACE) compared with duel antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

19 May 2023

Study finds significant amount of clotting in the arteries of patients with STEMI and COVID-19

The latest analysis from The North American COVID-19 STEMI (NACMI) was presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Study reports improved deliverability, tracking, and deployment of next-generation Evolut FX TAVR system

Results from the Evolut FX TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) Clinical Survey were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Tailored revascularization strategies can help improve outcomes for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia

New analysis of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) treatment outcomes was presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms, quality of life in patients with pulmonary embolism

Six month outcomes from the FlowTriever All-Comer Registry for Patient Safety and Hemodynamics (FLASH) registry were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Largest chronic limb-threatening ischemia study provides insights for developing better process measures

Data from a cohort of one million patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

High-risk heart attack patients could benefit from a long-term treatment with blood thinners

A new study examining the criteria proposed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) to prescribe long-term treatment with more than one blood thinner after percutaneous coronary intervention was presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Dynamic Coronary Roadmap effectively reduces iodinated contrast during PCI

Results from Dynamic Coronary Roadmap for Contrast Reduction (DCR4Contrast), a multi-center prospective, unblinded, randomized controlled trial were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

18 May 2023

Distal radial artery access for cardiac catheterization does not increase hand dysfunction risk, study shows

One-year findings from the Distal versus Proximal Radial Artery Access for Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention study were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2023 Scientific Sessions.

18 May 2023

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than similar-aged men

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, and published in European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging.

11 May 2023

Study reveals a novel method for assessing an important measure of heart function

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide. The coronary angiography procedure provides the clinical standard diagnostic assessment for nearly all related clinical decision-making, from medications to coronary bypass surgery.

10 May 2023

Laser speckle-based noncontact technique enables imaging the vasculature of a beating heart

In the majority of cases, graft failure after heart transplantation is attributable to abnormalities like severe coronary artery disease.

25 Apr 2023

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Scientists have recently reviewed and summarized the evidence regarding diagnosing and treating acute myocarditis.

6 Apr 2023

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

When patients begin to experience chest pain or shortness of breath while exercising, doctors may struggle to correctly diagnose if the problem is caused by coronary artery disease.

28 Mar 2023

Updated expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure released

Today, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and the Heart Rhythm Society released an updated expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC).

27 Mar 2023

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

A research team from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University has jointly developed AICute, an innovative program to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease (Ischemic Stroke), aimed at helping hospitals that lack cardiologists to enhance the effectiveness of stroke treatment, reduce congestion in hospitals and medical schools.

9 Mar 2023

AI tool can accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal chest X-rays

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately identify normal and abnormal chest X-rays in a clinical setting, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

7 Mar 2023

Using intravascular imaging to visualize narrowed coronary arteries improves outcomes after stenting

Patients with complex coronary artery disease who underwent a stenting procedure guided by intravascular imaging were nearly 40% less likely to die of heart disease, have a heart attack caused by a new blockage in the treated artery or need a repeat stenting procedure in the treated artery, compared with similar patients who underwent a standard angiography-guided stenting procedure, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

5 Mar 2023

Angiography News and Research

Mutations that lead to intracranial aneurysms discovered

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

TWILIGHT trial reveals the impact of DAPT and ticagrelor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention

Study finds significant amount of clotting in the arteries of patients with STEMI and COVID-19

Study reports improved deliverability, tracking, and deployment of next-generation Evolut FX TAVR system

Tailored revascularization strategies can help improve outcomes for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia

Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms, quality of life in patients with pulmonary embolism

Largest chronic limb-threatening ischemia study provides insights for developing better process measures

High-risk heart attack patients could benefit from a long-term treatment with blood thinners

Dynamic Coronary Roadmap effectively reduces iodinated contrast during PCI

Distal radial artery access for cardiac catheterization does not increase hand dysfunction risk, study shows

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than similar-aged men

Study reveals a novel method for assessing an important measure of heart function

Laser speckle-based noncontact technique enables imaging the vasculature of a beating heart

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

Updated expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure released

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

AI tool can accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal chest X-rays

Using intravascular imaging to visualize narrowed coronary arteries improves outcomes after stenting

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