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.

Aspirin therapy, as opposed to statin use, for non-obstructive coronary artery disease does not reduce major cardiovascular events, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

News | CT Angiography (CTA)

Aspirin Does Not Cut Risk in Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

April 28, 2022 — Aspirin therapy, as opposed to statin use, for non-obstructive coronary artery disease does not reduce ...

April 28, 2022

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults

News | Stroke

New USPSTF Guidance: Continue to Take Low-Dose Aspirin if you have a History of Heart Attack, AFib, Stroke or Vascular Stenting

April 27, 2022 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its final recommendations on low-dose asp ...

April 27, 2022

Ultrasound echocardiogram computer monitor in heart clinic

News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound

New Multi-Society Recommendations Highlight How Non-Invasive Imaging Modalities Play a Key Role in the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

April 21, 2022 – Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide ...

April 21, 2022

News | ASE

American Society of Echocardiography Welcomes Nine New Board Members

April 21, 2022 – The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is pleased to announce that its membership has elected ...

April 21, 2022

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) announces the official program for the ASPC 2022 Congress on CVD Prevention, scheduled July 29-31, 2022 in Louisville, KY.

News | Conference Coverage

ASPC Announces Official Program at Premier Annual Congress on CVD Prevention

April 20, 2022 – The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) announces the official program for the ASPC 2022 ...

April 20, 2022

NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with fatty liver disease.

News | Heart Failure

About 1 in 4 Adults has an Often-missed Liver Disorder Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk

April 19, 2022 – It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition that is a risk factor for ...

April 19, 2022

Eleven teams of scientific researchers have been selected as recipients of American Heart Association research grants to study the long-term influence of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health.

News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)

More than $10M in Research Grants Awarded to Study Long COVID Impact on CVD Health

April 18, 2022 — Eleven teams of scientific researchers have been selected as recipients of American Heart Association r ...

April 18, 2022

News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)

More Than $10M in Research Grants Awarded to Study Long COVID Impact on CVD Health

April 15, 2022 — Eleven teams of scientific researchers have been selected as recipients of American Heart Association r ...

April 15, 2022

News | Wearables

Smartwatch App Found to Accurately Detect Atrial Fibrillation

April 14, 2022 – Atrial fibrillation (AFib) was confirmed in nearly 94% of people who were initially identified to have ...

April 14, 2022

News | Nuclear Imaging

New ASNC/SNMMI Training Course Helps Physicians Meet U.S. Requirements for Handling Medical Radioisotopes

April 13, 2022 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Society of Nuclear ...

April 13, 2022

News | Heart Failure

Cutting Salt Intake Shows Some Benefits for People with Heart Failure

April 12, 2022 – Nutrition counseling and strictly limiting salt intake for one year in patients with heart failure ...

April 12, 2022

News | Heart Failure

Mavacamten Dramatically Cuts Need for Surgical Intervention for People with Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

April 12, 2022 – A majority of patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a condition that results in ...

April 12, 2022

News | ACC

Prestigious award named in honor of Valentin Fuster, MD, Ph.D., during ACC.22

April 12, 2022 – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is establishing a new award in honor of Valentin Fuster, MD ...

April 12, 2022

WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device

News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders

Leaks After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Heighten Stroke Risk

April 12, 2022 – Patients who had leakage to the left atrial appendage due to incomplete device sealing after left ...

April 12, 2022

News | EP Lab

Late-breaking Data at ACC.22 with Over 1 Million Patients Demonstrates a Major Gap in Guideline Adherence Resulting in Higher Mortality for Patients with Infected CIEDs

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced late-breaking results of a large-scale, real-world ...

April 12, 2022