Conference Coverage

This channel highlights DAIC's coverage of numerous key cardiology and medical imaging conferences each year. These include ACC, AHA, ASE, ASNC, EuroPCR, ECR, HIMSS, HRS, RSNA, SCAI, SCCT, TCT, and VIVA.

The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to a study published in the Feb. 2024 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

News | Hypertension

DECIDE-Salt Study Finds Salt Substitutes Help to Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure in Older Adults

February 14, 2024 — The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or ...

February 14, 2024

BIOTRONIK, a leader in implantable medical device technology, announced today they will solely supply their proprietary DX models for new single-chamber ICD implants moving forward

News | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

The Future of Single Chamber ICDs: BIOTRONIK Takes Unprecedented Market Stance with Proprietary DX Technology

February 12, 2024 — BIOTRONIK, a leader in implantable medical device technology, announced today they will solely ...

February 12, 2024

Results show statistically significant decreases in stroke volume, edema, and necrotic area versus controls

News | Stroke

VST BIO Announces Groundbreaking Data from Non-Human Primate Study Evaluating Novel Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Ischemic Stroke at AHA International Stroke Conference

February 12, 2024 — VST Bio Corp. a leader in the development of innovative biologics to treat acute and chronic cardiov ...

February 12, 2024

On the final day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, ISC 2024, findings from the EMBOLISE clinical trial were presented by Jason Davies, M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor in the departments of neurosurgery and biomedical informatics at the State University of New York, Buffalo.

News | AHA

ISC 2024 News: Late-Breaking Science Findings from EMBOLISE Clinical Trial Reveals Blocking Artery Supplying the Brain Covering After Subdural Hematoma Reduced Repeat Surgery

February 9, 2024 — Injection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) — ...

February 09, 2024

Primary effectiveness endpoint results show high revascularization rates of 93.9% mTICI 2b/3

News | Stroke

MIVI Neuroscience Presents Primary Endpoint Results from the EvaQ Trial — at the 2024 International Stroke Conference

February 9, 2024 — MIVI Neuroscience, Inc. announced the primary endpoint results of its EvaQ Trial, a prospective ...

February 09, 2024

The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced it is providing $450,000 in grants to assess its new risk prediction tool among diverse race, age, geographic and socioeconomic groups.

News | AHA

American Heart Association Announces New Scientific Research Will Test PREVENT Risk Calculator Among Diverse Groups

February 8, 2024 — The American Heart Association (AHA), currently celebrating its centennial year, announced that it is ...

February 08, 2024

ResearcherLate-breaking science from the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, reports researchers found an artificial intelligence (AI) system to help guide treatment decisions for stroke patients led to improved stroke care quality and fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death among stroke survivors three months after a stroke.

News | AHA

International Stroke Conference Researcher Finds AI-based System Helped Guide Treatment, Lowered Stroke Recurrence

February 8, 2024 — The latest late-breaking science from the second day of the American Stroke Association’s Internation ...

February 08, 2024

Late-breaking science from a multi-center U.S. trial presented during the International Stroke Conference found that a flat head position for stroke patients before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes.

News | AHA

ISC 2024 Late-breaking Science Finding from ZODIAC Study: Position of Head Before Surgery May Improve Stroke Patient’s Neurological Function

February 7, 2024 — According to results from a multi-center trial in the United States, called Zero Degree Head ...

February 07, 2024

The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons. It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution. Copyright American Heart Association

News | Stroke

Nerve Stimulation Plus Intense Rehab May Improve Arm and Hand Function After Stroke

February 7, 2024 — Combining brain stimulation with intense physical rehabilitation helped stroke survivors recover ...

February 07, 2024

This new document builds off of the previously published Best Practices for Consumer Cardiovascular Technology Solutions in January 2022.

News | ACC

CTA and ACC Collaborate to Tackle Cardiovascular Disease with Technology

February 7, 2024 — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) are announcing ...

February 07, 2024

Findings from the highly-anticipated MOST (Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis) trial were presented on the first day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, being held through Feb. 9 in Phoenix, AZ.

News | AHA

Findings from MOST Trial Presented at ISC24: Blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

February 7, 2024 — Researchers presenting preliminary late-breaking science presented on the first day of the American ...

February 07, 2024

During the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, ISC24, eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized for their exceptional professional achievements.

News | AHA

American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

February 7, 2024 — Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke ...

February 07, 2024

The American College of Cardiology’s Cardiac Oncology Conference, “Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient,” will be held at the Heart House in Washington, D.C., from Feb. 9-11, 2024

News | ACC

American College of Cardiology (ACC) Program Set for Cardiac Oncology Conference, “Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient”

February 2, 2024 — The American College of Cardiology’s Cardiac Oncology Conference, “Advancing the Cardiovascular Care ...

February 02, 2024

In addressing efficacy, harm, and logistics, the study passes all three of the criteria suggested by the American Heart Association guiding the implementation of polygenic risk scores (PRSs) in cardiovascular care

News | Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

Genomics plc Publishes Clinical Trial Results Demonstrating Successful Integration and Clinical Utility of Integrated Risk Scores Combining Polygenic and Clinical Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in NHS Primary Care

February 1, 2024 — Genomics plc (Genomics), a healthcare company aiming to transform health through the power of ...

February 01, 2024

Outlines methods for interventional cardiologists to identify types of calcified coronary lesions and presents an algorithm to guide the use of calcium modification strategies

News | Angiography

SCAI Publishes Expert Consensus Statement on Management of Calcified Coronary Lesions Requiring Intervention

January 31, 2024 — Coronary artery calcification is increasing in prevalence, leading to greater risks both during ...

January 31, 2024