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Newly developed ultrafast cardiac imaging test changes clinical management in one-third of patients

Researchers in the UK and Peru have developed a faster and cheaper cardiac imaging test that can be used in developing countries, according to the results of the INCA-Peru study presented today at EuroCMR 2017.

26 May 2017

Analysis explores impact of valve design on post-TAVR outcomes

For patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their risk factors, not the type of valve used, determined their 30-day post-TAVR outcomes.

15 May 2017

Real-world study of robotic PCI shows high success rates for patients across multiple sites

The largest real-world study of robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) demonstrated clinical and technical success for patients across multiple sites using multiple operators.

12 May 2017

Early intervention provides survival benefit for NSTEMI patients

An analysis of NSTEMI patients who undergo coronary revascularization within 24 hours of hospitalization showed an increased reduction in mortality, marking the first time this difference has been demonstrated.

12 May 2017

New study reveals impact of race, gender and socioeconomic status on PCI outcomes

A first-of-its-kind study discovered that women and minorities who underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at a greater risk of experiencing recurrent cardiac events within the first year after their procedure compared to Caucasian men.

12 May 2017

New position paper provides guidance on radiation safety for children with CAHD

Newly released recommendations for pediatric radiation safety will be discussed during the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2017 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.

9 May 2017

Study finds more severe coronary artery disease in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors after chest irradiation

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have more severe coronary artery disease 20 years after chest irradiation, according to research presented today at ICNC 2017.

8 May 2017

New acoustic system from ruling out CAD presented at Swedish Society of Cardiology Meeting

In preparation for launch in the Swedish and Danish markets, Swedish/Danish Acarix AB’s (publ) (“Acarix”) CADScor®System will be on display at the Swedish Society of Cardiology spring meeting in Malmö, April 26-28. Delegates will have the opportunity to review first results from a study that was presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Meeting held in Washington, March 17-19, 2017 showing that CADScor®System rules out CAD with 97% negative predictive value.

3 May 2017

Coronary angioplasty, 40 years on and millions of lives saved

While heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control, advances in medicine over the past 40 years have led to a substantial reduction in cardiovascular-related deaths.

14 Apr 2017

New iFR technique for assessing clogged arteries reduces discomfort and adverse events

For patients experiencing angina (chest pain) or a heart attack, a new tool called instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) was equivalent to the currently-preferred tool, fractional flow reserve (FFR), in terms of incidence of major adverse events according to two studies presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session. The studies also showed iFR resulted in markedly less patient discomfort and reduced procedure-related adverse events compared to FFR.

20 Mar 2017

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

New research suggests that GlycA, a newly identified blood marker, and C-reactive protein both independently predict major adverse cardiac events, including heart failure and death. Patients who have high levels of both biomarkers are at especially high risk.

17 Mar 2017

Vitamin E supplements may offer protection against contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is quite a common adverse effect that associates with coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.

15 Mar 2017

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

The American College of Cardiology, along with several partnering organizations, today released updated appropriate use criteria for performing coronary revascularization in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

13 Mar 2017

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of coronary blockages are at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

10 Mar 2017

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

For the first time at ECR in Vienna (March 1 – 5) the healthcare division of Siemens AG will be appearing under its new brand – Siemens Healthineers – and with the motto, “Let’s shape the future of healthcare together”.

3 Mar 2017

Monoenergetic X-rays from miniature particle accelerator can reduce use of contrast agents

The most prevalent method for obtaining images of clogged coronary vessels is coronary angiography. For some patients, however, the contrast agents used in this process can cause health problems.

1 Mar 2017

Studies show benefits and risks of testosterone treatment in older men

It is commonly known that testosterone levels decrease as men age, but until last year, little was known about the effects of testosterone treatment in older men with low testosterone.

21 Feb 2017

Advances in imaging technology help diagnose more trauma patients with blunt cerebrovascular injuries

Advances in diagnostic imaging technology have meant that more trauma patients are being diagnosed with blunt cerebrovascular injuries, and as a result, stroke and related death rates in these patients have declined significantly over the past 30 years.

20 Jan 2017

New report highlights trends in heart disease care in the U.S.

Over 93 percent of heart attack patients are receiving stents within the guideline-recommended threshold of 90 minutes after arriving at the hospital, with the median time to stenting only 59 minutes, according to a broad report on trends in heart disease care from the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

18 Jan 2017

Reducing cocaine use can potentially reverse coronary atherosclerosis

People who use cocaine regularly are at high risk of coronary artery disease. A study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, reports that stopping or reducing cocaine use can potentially reverse the process of coronary atherosclerosis. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

12 Jan 2017

Angiography News and Research

Newly developed ultrafast cardiac imaging test changes clinical management in one-third of patients

Analysis explores impact of valve design on post-TAVR outcomes

Real-world study of robotic PCI shows high success rates for patients across multiple sites

Early intervention provides survival benefit for NSTEMI patients

New study reveals impact of race, gender and socioeconomic status on PCI outcomes

New position paper provides guidance on radiation safety for children with CAHD

Study finds more severe coronary artery disease in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors after chest irradiation

New acoustic system from ruling out CAD presented at Swedish Society of Cardiology Meeting

Coronary angioplasty, 40 years on and millions of lives saved

New iFR technique for assessing clogged arteries reduces discomfort and adverse events

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

Vitamin E supplements may offer protection against contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

Monoenergetic X-rays from miniature particle accelerator can reduce use of contrast agents

Studies show benefits and risks of testosterone treatment in older men

Advances in imaging technology help diagnose more trauma patients with blunt cerebrovascular injuries

New report highlights trends in heart disease care in the U.S.

Reducing cocaine use can potentially reverse coronary atherosclerosis

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