Cancer survivors appear to be at significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart failure and stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1] The study followed over 12,000 patients for more than a decade, tracking whether they were diagnosed with cancer during that time and whether they had any incident cardiovascular…
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TAVR was initially associated with greater benefits than surgery, but that difference faded by the end of the first year.
Munster, Indiana, is a thriving suburb 30 miles south of the heart of Chicago. It’s a place where the locals like to stay local, especially…
James Januzzi Jr., MD, said the treatment’s overall impact was neutral, but he and his team saw “a very clear and encouraging signal.”
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.
Svensson, a prominent voice in cardiothoracic surgery, said he has seen a rise in enthusiasm ahead of this year’s meeting.
The 65-year-old male patient presented with a long medical history and many comorbidities, making surgery too risky and transcaval access was the best path forward.
Researchers asked ChatGPT to make treatment decisions for patients with severe aortic stenosis, comparing its answers to the recommendations of a full heart team.
While most TAVR-related reinterventions occurred in the first year after treatment, most SAVR-related reinterventions occurred in years two through five. The team’s full analysis is…
The three-day event will include sessions about sexual activity among heart patients, depression, energy drinks, stimulants, vaccines and more. The festivities begin Thursday, April 25,…
