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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.

The only heart failure treatment of its kind: Learn the latest billing recommendations for Barostim procedures
The Barostim device from CVRx continues to gain momentum as a go-to heart failure treatment. A free webinar is scheduled to examine the device's new CPT codes, which go into effect in 2026.
FDA clears new stent-based coronary thrombectomy system
The newly cleared system offers clinicians a new option for capturing and removing large coronary thrombi in patients undergoing primary PCI.
Telix and Siemens Healthineers partner to advance oncologic therapies
Leaders from both companies are optimistic about how their partnership can improve precision medicine and palliative therapies.
A common word may be giving heart patients the wrong idea
Cardiologists often use the word “stable” when describing a heart failure patient who is recovering or showing signs of improvement. That word, however, could be giving patients a false sense of security—and it could even do harm to their long-term health.
Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond
Pediatric electrophysiology is an invaluable part of any healthcare system, and its importance is only growing as technologies continue to evolve. We spoke to Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, to learn more about where the specialty is headed in the years ahead.

HFSA 2023 image courtesy of the Heart Failure Society of America

HFSA announces late-breaking research for 2024 annual meeting

In addition to more traditional presentations, this year's meeting will also include "Rapid Fire" sessions designed to pack a lot of late-breaking data into a relatively small amount of time.

MRI study questions links between autism and brain connectivity

Prior studies have hypothesized that reduced functional connectivity in the amygdala was more common among people on the spectrum.

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system

Safety update: Sensor issue with Abbott CGMs ruled a Class I recall

The sensors of certain FreeStyle Libre 3 devices are producing inaccurate glucose readings and should not be used. Two patient injuries have been reported. Abbott first reported the problem in July.

Some people may be predisposed to depression, MRI study shows

Specific brain connectivity patterns evident during childhood might make people more vulnerable to developing psychiatric disorders.

Pausing oral anticoagulation during TAVR reduces bleeding risk

The findings, based on data from more than 800 TAVR patients, suggest that skipping OAC medications for a small amount of time could make a big impact.

Viz.ai partners with Cleerly in the name of AI-based CCTA evaluations

The new partnership is focused on getting advanced AI algorithms into the hands of cardiologists.

OCT-guided PCI, or optical coherence tomography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention.

OCT-guided PCI boosts outcomes when treating complex lesions

When PCI patients present with complex lesions, optical coherence tomography may provide significant value.

PCI before TAVR a winning combination for many heart patients

“No clear recommendation currently exists in U.S. or European guidelines for performing PCI in addition to TAVR,” researchers wrote. The group hoped its study could provide some clarity.

Clinical

The only heart failure treatment of its kind: Learn the latest billing recommendations for Barostim procedures

FDA clears new stent-based coronary thrombectomy system

Telix and Siemens Healthineers partner to advance oncologic therapies

A common word may be giving heart patients the wrong idea

Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond