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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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns
The veteran interventional cardiologist claims he was pushed out after repeatedly asking for more coverage from cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to other improvements. The hospital, meanwhile, described the lawsuit as a “collection of false allegations."
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields
Cardiac surgeons see significant value in AI's ability to assist clinicians with administrative tasks and patient selection. When it comes to making clinical decisions, however, there is still a certain amount of skepticism.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority
"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."

Seth Baum, MD, FACC, FACPM, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC, Chairman of the Board for the Family Heart Foundation, past president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, clinical affiliate professor of biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, and chief medical officer of Flourish Research, explains why testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a) could be critical to identify more patients with elevated risk of cardiac events, but have their LDL well controlled.

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.

10-inch surgical instrument left inside cancer patient’s abdomen, lawsuit claims

A 58-year-old man in Texas is suing Baylor University Medical Center and a surgical team after a retractor was left inside his body, leaving him in severe pain for days after a tumor extraction.

Medtech company raises $32M for foam-based LAAO device

New Hampshire-based Conformal Medical plans on using the funds to enroll more patients into an ongoing clinical trial.

coronary sinus reducer shockwave medical

Coronary sinus reducer linked to improvements in patients with refractory angina—but questions remain

Treatment with the device is consistently safe, but researchers still think more data is required before reaching any conclusions about its efficacy.

Video interview with Jaffar Khan, MD, St. Francis Heart Center, explaining tests using IVL in mitral annular calcification (MAC).

Can IVL help cardiologists treat mitral valve disease?

Jaffar Khan, MD, explained his team's work using intravascular lithotripsy balloons in a cadaver heart to break up mitral annular calcification.

Palliative care plays an essential role in heart failure care

New HFSA recommendations highlight the importance of integrating palliative care into the day-to-day care of heart failure patients.

Cardiac amyloidosis ATTR-CM drug promotion at the 2024 American Heart Association meeting.

High cost of cardiac amyloidosis drugs may limit access for low-income patients

"We cannot accept a system where only those with means can benefit from life-changing drugs. We are a wealthy nation that spends trillions on healthcare. We must ensure that income and wealth do not determine access," explained JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD.

Researcher Vinay Prasad returns to FDA after abrupt resignation

Prasad, MD, left the agency following a blog post from right-wing pundit Laura Loomer highlighting his progressive political views. However, now less than two weeks later, he returns to his leadership role in vaccine policy.

Clinical

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields

New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority