Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered measurement capabilities provide key features with the Compact Ultrasound 5500CV device, which was unveiled at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference.
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Mar 28 2025 This Week in Cardiology
Stopping oral anticoagulation after AF ablation, the core problem with paradoxes like the smoker’s paradox, chronic total occlusion PCI, and an ACC/EHRA preview are discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast. theheart.org on Medscape
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GE HealthCare Launches PET MPI Agent Flyrcado at ACC Conference
The positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (PET MPI) agent, which offers a significantly higher half-life than other cardiac PET agents, was recently granted pass-through payment status by CMS that will go into effect on April 1, 2025.
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Microultrasonography Rivals MRI in Prostate Cancer Detection
Microultrasonography-guided biopsy is non-inferior to MRI fusion-guided biopsy for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, a new trial shows. Medscape News UK
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Woman’s Misplaced Menstrual Cup Causes Major Kidney Issues
A woman’s months-long pain led to a rare case of ureterohydronephrosis — caused by an ill-positioned menstrual cup. Medscape News UK
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Inadequate Grading of Intraductal Carcinoma of the Prostate
Some recommend scoring solid intraductal carcinoma as Gleason 5, but the cancer is linked to significantly poorer outcomes. Medscape Medical News
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The Ethical Consequences of the New Administration
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the ethical consequences of the new administration. Medscape Business of Medicine
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A ‘Fool’s Errand’? Picking a Winner for Treating Early NSCLC
Emerging data suggest that SBRT may be comparable with surgery for definitive treatment of stage I NSCLC in certain patients. When is one approach preferred and in whom? Medscape Medical News
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Excess Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With Inappropriate Medical Imaging in the US Medicare Part B Population From 2017 to 2021
Medical imaging is a source of greenhouse gas emissions, and inappropriate use results in low-value, excess imaging. The environmental impact of low-value imaging has not been quantified.