Sep 30, 2024

In this episode, experts discuss a crucial 2024 document outlining appropriate use criteria for multimodality imaging in cardiovascular evaluation before non-emergent non-cardiac surgery, addressing the rising annual surgeries and associated cardiac risks. They delve into balancing the necessity of imaging...

Sep 30, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces a crucial consensus document on Critical Care Cardiology training, highlighting insights from leading experts at the University of Minnesota and Harvard. With the field rapidly expanding and 20% of incoming cardiology fellows expressing interest in this specialty, the...

Sep 30, 2024

In the October 8, 2024, issue of JACC, Dr. Casper Bonison and colleagues present a study on the risks of ischemic stroke recurrence after PFO closure, revealing that while the four-year risk remains higher than the general population, it mirrors clinical trial findings. They emphasize the importance of careful patient...

Sep 30, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study that evaluates the role of myocardial fibrosis in predicting sudden cardiac death and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. The findings suggest that assessing fibrosis through advanced imaging techniques offers a more...

Sep 30, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses groundbreaking research on the impact of subclinical atherosclerosis on mortality, revealing insights from a 15-year study. He emphasizes the limitations of traditional cardiovascular risk prediction tools, like the Framingham Risk Score, and calls for deeper exploration...