An automated AI system accurately performed echocardiogram interpretation with a median normalized mean absolute error of 0.13, according to a study published June 23 in JAMA. Researchers trained the system, called PanEcho, on echocardiogram data from transthoracic echocardiographs performed at…
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An automated AI system accurately performed echocardiogram interpretation with a median normalized mean absolute error of 0.13, according to a study published June 23 in JAMA. Researchers trained the system, called PanEcho, on echocardiogram data from transthoracic echocardiographs performed at…
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has named Hilary Whittington as CEO of the Pulse Heart Institute. Ms. Whittington has been the heart institute’s CFO since 2020, according to a June 23 news release from MultiCare. She began serving as CFO…
Cass Wheeler, former CEO of the American Heart Association, has died. He served as the organization’s CEO from 1998 to 2008. During his time as CEO, Mr. Wheeler led the unification of the American Heart Association’s state and metropolitan chapters…
Patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting have a higher survival advantage if they received surgical ablation during the procedure compared to patients who did not, according to a study published June 3 in the Annals of Thoracic…
The American College of Cardiology has recommended that physicians embrace weight loss medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, as first-line treatment options for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. The recommendations are part of an expert consensus published June 20…
The American College of Cardiology has recommended that physicians embrace weight loss medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, as first-line treatment options for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. The recommendations are part of an expert consensus published June 20…
Metairie, La.-based East Jefferson General Hospital, in partnership with Tulane University and LCMC Health, both based in New Orleans, completed its first heart transplant. The procedure was performed through the Tulane University Heart Failure and Transplant Program at East Jefferson,…
Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center has appointed Michael Lieb as COO. Mr. Lieb stepped into the role in June, according to a June 17 news release from the center. He previously served as the interim vice president…