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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, hypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14. 

Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm

A fifth-generation TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences was associated with improved outcomes compared to the device's predecessors in a new real-world analysis out of Cedars Sinai.

An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Two pediatricians sue nonprofit health system for wrongful termination after alleged patient safety incidents

Lauren Beene, MD, and Valerie Fouts-Fowler, MD, allege in a lawsuit that Ohio-based University Hospitals fired them for expressing concerns through a chat app. The health system accused the duo of misusing internal communications for personal gain. 

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Women are more likely to have severe aortic stenosis missed on echocardiography results

Three out of four TTEs are being ordered by clinicians who are not cardiologists. Could this be having a negative impact on patient care?

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New Medtronic thrombectomy system used commercially for first time

The new device uses an advanced algorithm to regulate aspiration and conserve blood. Ajit Rao, MD, a vascular surgeon with The Mount Sinai Hospital, performed the historic procedure.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for etripamil, a new nasal spray for adult patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).

FDA approves new nasal spray for patients with abnormal heart rhythms

Milestone Pharmaceuticals will be selling etripamil under the brand name Cardamyst. It is expected to hit the U.S. market in early 2026.

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Philips to acquire AI-enabled intravascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE

Massachusetts-based SpectraWAVE has gained considerable momentum in recent years, planting its flag in some of cardiology’s biggest trends. The company was co-founded by cardiologists and has already secured multiple FDA clearances.

Dual-energy CT systems allow for significant reduction in contrast dose

DECT systems allow for a contrast dose reduction of up to 25% during computed tomography pulmonary angiography exams.

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