Invasive Procedures
Deep learning model outperforms echocardiography in identifying pulmonary hypertension
BOSTON — A multimodal fusion model outperformed transthoracic echocardiography in identifying pulmonary hypertension, according to a study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
The cautions of the MedSpa industry: What clinicians need to know, with Julia Kerolus, MD
In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, talks with Julia Kerolus, MD, FACS, about the MedSpa industry, the dangers of social media and its effect on cosmetic procedures among young adults, skin care and more.
Researchers develop a long-term survival model for patients on dialysis
Researchers have designed a clinical prediction model to determine short-term mortality and long-term survival among patients on hemodialysis.
Healio Minute Podcast, Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines - Week of February 12, 2024
In this edition, blood test for lung cancer patients who may benefit from further immunotherapy, invasive procedures following lung cancer screenings and more.
Recombinant C1 esterase inhibitor before coronary angiography may reduce renal injury
Patients with chronic kidney disease who were assigned recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor, or rhC1INH, before coronary angiography had a lower risk for renal injury compared with those assigned placebo, with a favorable safety profile, especially in those with multiple comorbidities, according to findings from the PROTECT study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Anita W. Asgar, MD, MSc, navigates paradigm shifts in transcatheter valve therapy
For this issue, Cardiology Today spoke with Editorial Board Member Anita W. Asgar, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACC.
Palliative care may be underutilized for MI despite increase in recent years
The use of palliative care was low for patients hospitalized for acute MI, but the rate of use increased between 2002 and 2016, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.