The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Letter to Health Care Providers about updated information associated with paclitaxel-coated devices used to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
July 11, 2023
Paclitaxel-Coated Devices to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease Unlikely to Increase Risk of Mortality
July 11, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare providers about updated information…
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In addition to the study, the company appoints a world-class stroke advisory board as part of its acute ischemic stroke initiatives
July 11, 2023
Hyperfine, Inc. Launches Observational Study to Define New Imaging Paradigm in Stroke Care
July 11, 2023 — Hyperfine, Inc., the groundbreaking medical device company that created the Swoop system, the world’s…
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US study seeking to confirm strong efficacy data reported in RED DESERT and SAHARA
July 10, 2023
Sequana Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled in MOJAVE
July 10, 2023 — Sequana Medical NV, a pioneer in the treatment of fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and…
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Leqvio can now be used earlier in LDL-C treatment as an adjunct to diet and statin therapy for patients who have not had a cardiovascular event but are at an increased risk of heart
July 10, 2023
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Leqvio
July 10, 2023 — Novartis announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a label update for…
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Innovative platform designed for more personalized, tailored management of heart failure patients
July 10, 2023
Adona Medical’s Next-Generation Heart Failure Management Platform Showcased at CSI Frankfurt 2023 Conference
July 10, 2023 — Adona Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company that aims to deliver advanced interatrial shunting and…
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Coronary computed tomography angiography is a cheaper, less-invasive alternative to intravascular ultrasound in pharmaceutical clinical trials
By Matthew Jay Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA
July 10, 2023
The Benefits of Coronary CTA in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is cheaper, easier to use and its results are easier to understand than…
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HCPCS code C9786 can now be used for billing artificial intelligence to aid the detection of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
July 07, 2023
CMS Establishes HCPCS code for Ultromics EchoGo Heart Failure
July 7, 2023 — Ultromics, a leading health technology company advancing a novel approach for detecting heart failure…
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs when the heart beats so fast that the upper chambers of the heart quiver. This irregular heartbeat can lead to severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and a fivefold increase in the risk of stroke
July 07, 2023
Reduced Levels of FKBP5 Promote Atrial Fibrillation
July 7, 2023 — Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs…
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The goal of the new initiative is to build a national effort to diagnose and treat many more children
July 07, 2023
A Model for Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry Announces New Initiative to Become Self-Sufficient in Pediatric Cardiology Surgery
July 7, 2023 — Launched by Mitrelli Group, Menomadin Foundation, Save a Child’s Heart, Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry…
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The Amvia Edge pacemaker platform introduces always-on, automatic MR detection algorithm to fully streamline MRI workflow
July 06, 2023
BIOTRONIK Receives FDA Approval For Next-Generation Family of Pacemakers
July 6, 2023 — BIOTRONIK announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its portfolio of Amvia Edge…
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Leadless pacemakers provide a new minimally invasive option that will revolutionize care for more people in the U.S. who need pacing to treat a variety of slow or abnormal heart rhythms
July 05, 2023
Abbott Receives FDA Approval for World's First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker
July 5, 2023 — Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the AVEIR dual chamber (…
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AI/AN women have more risk factors for poor heart health, such as high rates of Type 2 diabetes, obesity and smoking, and increased exposure to trauma and violence, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement
July 05, 2023
Heart Health is Sub-optimal Among American Indian/Alaska Native Women, Supports Needed
July 5, 2023 — Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased…
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UM School of Medicine faculty develop tool to assess risks earlier in vulnerable patients
July 05, 2023
New Study Highlights Dangers of Cumulative Exposure to Cardiovascular Risks and Need for Earlier Primary Prevention Strategies
July 5, 2023 — With heart disease the most common cause of death worldwide, researchers have attempted to quantify how…
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July 05, 2023
Study Finds More Accurate Pacemaker Placement with 3D Echocardiography
July 5, 2023 — Research presented during the American Society of Echocardiography’s 34th Annual Scientific Sessions,…
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July 04, 2023
Happy 4th of July from DAIC
The DAIC team wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!
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Preferential use of pulmonary MR angiography (MRA) for diagnosing pulmonary embolus (PE) in the general population helped conserve iodinated contrast media during the 2022 shortage
July 03, 2023
Switch to MR Angiography for PE Mitigated Impact of Recent Contrast Shortage
July 3, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR),…
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Nearly one-third of patients with an implanted device to prevent sudden death have anxiety in the first year while depression affects one in five. That’s the finding of a study
July 03, 2023
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Affects More Than One in Ten Cardiac Device Patients
July 3, 2023 — Nearly one-third of patients with an implanted device to prevent sudden death have anxiety in the first…
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UNC School of Medicine scientists Whitney Edwards, Ph.D., Frank Conlon, Ph.D., and colleagues identified molecular pathways critical for heart development.
July 03, 2023
Researchers Target Proteins, Pathways Behind Congenital Heart Disease
July 3, 2023 — Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, UNC McAllister Heart Institute, and the UNC Lineberger…
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DAIC Top 10 content for June 2023
By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
July 03, 2023
Top 10: June's Most-read Content
As another month comes to a close, DAIC takes a look at the Top 10 most-read pieces of content from www.dicardiology.…
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Imaging results could represent an important barrier to discharge of low risk patients, researchers say
June 30, 2023
‘Concerning’ CT scans may cause unnecessary hospitalization for some pulmonary embolism patients
June 30, 2023 — Of approximately 250,000 Americans diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism, or PE, in emergency…
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