Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

Treating elderly atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients—even those who are traditionally ineligible for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—with a very low dose of edoxaban is associated with improved outcomes, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.

Very low doses of edoxaban are safe and effective for frail, elderly AFib patients

Elderly patients are often not eligible for oral anticoagulant therapy due to the risk of bleeding events or other adverse outcomes. A very low dose of edoxaban, however, appears to be a safe treatment option, even for especially frail patients.

August 26, 2022
The Abbott Cephea transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system.

Cardiologist praises updated design of new TMVR system after historic interventional procedure

A care team with the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has shared details about its recent successes in TMVR and TAVR. Cardiologist Michael Rinaldi, MD, highlighted the importance of having "a coordinated team of specialists with expertise in treating valve diseases."

August 26, 2022
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Large study offers new insights on how alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk

A new study out of Korea found that an increase in alcohol consumption is linked with a higher risk for all cancers, including alcohol-related cancers.

August 25, 2022
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Amazon shutting down Amazon Care at the end of the year

In a surprise move announced Aug. 24 in a memo to staff, Amazon Care will be no more come year’s end.

August 25, 2022
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AI model explores EHR data to predict physician burnout

A new AI tool from Washington University in St. Louis researchers aims to help identify burnout among physicians and could potentially prevent it in the future.

August 24, 2022

NSAID use may not be safe for older patients with type 2 diabetes

The new analysis, based on data from more than 330,000 patients, is scheduled to be presented during ESC Congress 2022. 

August 23, 2022
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Americans are facing a prescription drug debt spiral

More than 4 in 10 prescription drug medicine users are concerned that drug spending will lead to bankruptcy or debt.

August 19, 2022
A heart attack is caused when one of the coronary arteries becomes blocked with a clot.

Study the signs: The most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases

A new scientific statement details the most common symptoms associated with heart attacks, heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Importantly, the authors wrote, clinicians must remember that symptoms can vary between men and women. 

August 19, 2022