Clinical

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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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In-stent restenosis after PCI: New biolimus-coated balloon non-inferior to paclitaxel devices

A new study of nearly 300 PCI patients suggests biolimus-coated balloons could provide significant value to interventional cardiologists in the years ahead.  

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Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs recalled again over screen issues—FDA highlights significant risks

Abbott has received multiple reports of its HeartMate monitor screens freezing, glitching and even displaying incorrect patient information. A total of 17 injuries have been reported so far. 

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Mechanical valves linked to superior long-term survival after tricuspid valve replacement

Each valve type has its own benefits, researchers noted, but mechanical valves are associated with multiple long-term benefits compared to tissue/bioprosthetic valves. 

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Changes in AI-based risk scores identify women at greatest risk of developing breast cancer

The more an individual’s score changes, the greater the odds are of them being diagnosed with cancer in the near future, new research presented at SIIM 2024 suggests.

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Biden Administration lowers prices for 64 prescription drugs, including 3 prescribed by cardiologists

The new list of discounted drugs includes an anticoagulant, a beta-blocker used to treat atrial fibrillation and much more. 

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FDA clears new AI algorithm for 1-year AFib risk

The new algorithm from Tempus AI evaluates 12-lead ECG results, alerting users when a patient could be at risk of experiencing AFib within the next 12 months.

Deep learning application spots acute ischemic stroke in less than 30 seconds on MRI

What’s more, the application’s performance was accurate, even when fewer scanning sequences were utilized.

Bring on the veggie burgers? Replacing meat with plant-based alternatives may boost heart health

Bring on the veggie burgers? Replacing meat with plant-based alternatives may boost heart health

Grocery stores have started selling more and more plant-based meat alternatives in recent years, and early evidence suggests replacing even some meat with these products may be beneficial. Researchers did note that more studies on this subject are still needed.