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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.

FDA announces recall after Philips heart monitors failed to send alerts—multiple deaths reported
Philips is recalling the software associated with its Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry devices after certain high-risk ECG events were never routed to trained cardiology technicians as intended. The issue, which lasted for two years, has been linked to more than 100 injuries.
Why electrophysiologists needed a champion in Washington
Heart Rhythm Society President Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, detailed a new advocacy group focused on improving EP reimbursements, patient care and access. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu," he said.
Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation
A new catheter from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is now approved to treat cardiac arrhythmias in Europe. Could FDA approval be on the horizon?
Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain
Robotic-assisted mitral valve repair is associated with short-term outcomes comparable to conventional surgery, according to a new analysis of more than 40,000 patients. Robotic treatment also helps patients spend less time in the hospital, but the costs are much higher.
FDA has now cleared more than 1,000 AI models, including many in cardiology
Cardiology is the medical speciality with the second most FDA clearances overall.

New U.S. guidelines on chronic coronary disease rethink use of beta-blockers, other medications

The updated recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association cover a variety of topics, including patient communication, follow-up imaging, nutritional supplements and more.

July 24, 2023

Permanent pacemakers after TAVR: Tracking the impact of modern self-expanding valves

Researchers explored data from more than 3,000 TAVR patients, presenting their results in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

July 21, 2023

New research suggests immunotherapy for AFib could be on the horizon

Targeting immune cells that play a key role in the development of atrial fibrillation could give cardiologists a new way to treat the disease.

July 21, 2023

K-Clip annuloplasty system for tricuspid regurgitation by Shanghai Huihe Medical Technology Co.

Cardiologists detail world's first use of new annuloplasty system for tricuspid regurgitation

Early data suggest the new transcatheter tricuspid valve repair device could make a big impact on patient care, but additional research is still necessary.

July 20, 2023

PROMISE trial results reinforce confidence in new MRI contrast agent

The randomized, double-blinded phase 3 study revealed gadopiclenol to be noninferior to gadobutrol for all qualitative visualization parameters as rated by all blinded readers involved in the trial.

July 20, 2023

FDA provides next steps in wake of blood test recall

According to the FDA, a limited number of unaffected blood tests are available if providers are unable to identify a better way forward.

July 20, 2023

Image of a bioprosthetic valve within the RVOT from the SCCT's congenital heart disease guidelines

SCCT shares new recommendations on use of CT imaging to guide congenital heart disease treatment

The group collaborated with two other medical societies, SCAI and CHSS, on the expert consensus document.

July 20, 2023

VDyne Valve for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

Cardiologists highlight early success of new TTVR system for tricuspid regurgitation

Results from a first-in-human study suggest this new-look device could provide cardiologists and their care teams with another way to treat tricuspid regurgitation in high-risk patients.

July 19, 2023

Clinical

FDA announces recall after Philips heart monitors failed to send alerts—multiple deaths reported

Why electrophysiologists needed a champion in Washington

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation

Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain

FDA has now cleared more than 1,000 AI models, including many in cardiology