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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."

Combining marijuana and tobacco may be extra bad for your lungs

According to new research shared by RSNA, smoking weed in combination with tobacco may increase the risk of damage to lung air sacs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week has the first cleared the pulsed field ablation (PFA) system, the Medtronic PulseSelect System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).

FDA clears first pulsed field ablation system to treat AFib

"The PulseSelect PFA system ushers the EP community to a new era of safe, effective and efficient AF ablation that overcomes many challenges in our current practice," said Amin Al-Ahmad, MD, St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

New radiology research may shed light on MLB’s record number of Tommy John surgeries

A retrospective analysis of elbow MRI exams shows young baseball players can develop lasting injuries.

AFib before and after TAVR linked to significant risks

The new study included data on patients who presented for TAVR with preexisting AFib as well as those who developed new-onset AFib after the procedure.

RSNA unveils the 10 most cited Radiology studies of 2023

ChatGPT was a popular topic among readers of the Radiological Society of North America's flagship scientific journal.

Medical malpractice gavel diagnostic error mistake stethoscope

Medical malpractice ruling: Hospital to pay $39M over young heart patient’s death

Prosecutors successfully argued that the patient would not have died if clinicians had ordered a routine CT exam.

Nevada health system accused of creating a heart surgery monopoly in new lawsuit

The health system allegedly ended an ongoing contract with little notice, leaving clinicians and patients without the services of a cardiovascular surgery program.

Good to great: 5 ways to help sonographers deliver better echocardiograms and improve the diagnosis of severe AS

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