September 17, 2025

‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’

Rural South Texas hospitals and physicians face mounting strain as rising uninsured rates and federal funding cuts threaten access to essential health care.

KFF Health News

September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

KFF Health News

September 11, 2025

Early TAVR Delays Declines in Left Ventricular/Left Atrial Function for Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Early TAVR preserved heart health in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, reinforcing benefits of earlier intervention.

Conexiant

September 09, 2025

Six-Minute Walk Test Flags Risk in ATTR-CM

In a single‑center registry, baseline and 1‑year distances below 350 meters identified higher‑risk patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy; changes in distance were prognostic mainly with stable therapy.

Conexiant

September 07, 2025

Can Handheld AI Echo Grade LVDD?

Artificial-intelligence software enables comprehensive diastolic dysfunction assessment comparable to traditional systems.

Conexiant

September 07, 2025

AI Accurately Flags HCM on Echo

A deep learning model trained on echocardiographic video loops achieved high accuracy in identifying hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, showing promise for earlier, more objective detection of HCM across diverse patient populations.

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September 07, 2025

Speckle Tracking Detects Early Diastolic Dysfunction in T2D

In a cross-sectional study presented at ASE 2025, two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography identified diastolic abnormalities missed by traditional imaging in over 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes.

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September 07, 2025

E-Alerts Boost Referrals for Suspected Severe Aortic Stenosis

In the DETECT AS trial, electronic physician notifications tied to transthoracic echocardiogram findings significantly increased referral rates, highlighting how streamlined communication can improve clinical care for patients with suspected severe aortic stenosis.

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September 05, 2025

Dr. Jordan Strom Lays the Scene for ASE 2025

As ASE marks its 50th anniversary in Nashville, the meeting will showcase the latest echocardiography research, updated guidelines, the Kalmanson Lecture, and discussions on workforce challenges.

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