Stroke trends, AI heart imaging and new cardiac deals shape today’s headlines

January 22, 2026

1. Stroke eclipses COVID as 4th leading cause of death: AHA report Full story

2. Holy Cross taps 2 new cardiothoracic surgery leaders Full story

3. UAB Selma cut A/R days by 78% — see how here.

 

4. Mayo AI model estimates heart function from single image Full story

5. VUMC, Bayer partner on cardiac drug development Full story

6. 4 cardiology wins in 2 weeks Full story

 

7. Red Cross faces severe blood shortage amid flu surge, winter weather Full story

8. Bariatric surgery outpaces GLP-1s for diabetes, SDOH: Study Full story

9. Congress pitches bipartisan health package: 8 things to know Full story

10. 3 big questions about Trump’s healthcare policy plan Full story

 

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