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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.

Blood pressure drug recalled due to black contaminants—FDA highlights safety risks
The recall was put in place after a customer discovered “visible black particulate matter” in a sealed vial. If the contaminant enters a patient's blood vessels, it could lead to serious complications, including a stroke or even death.
Automated tracking helps leave no incidental finding behind
Radiology researchers have developed and validated an automated program for tracking incidental imaging findings. The system facilitates communications between radiologists, patients and primary care providers whenever such findings turn up.
FDA clears first blood test of its kind for Lp(a)
The new blood test from Roche Diagnostics measures Lp(a) in terms of nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) as opposed to milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Cardiologist-founded startup raises $2M in the name of women’s heart health
Systole Health is focused on providing personalized healthcare to women with heart disease. “As a cardiologist, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles women face in managing their heart health," the company's co-founder said.
TAVR valve improvements may have helped reduce the impact of paravalvular leak
Multiple studies over the years have linked PVL to an increased risk of adverse outcomes. New research out of Italy, however, suggests that device improvements made by Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences and Boston Scientific may have reduced PVL's influence.

New guideline on mechanical circulatory support tackles device selection, ethical dilemmas and more

The Heart Failure Society of America and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation worked together on the document, hoping their recommendations serve as a "critical roadmap" for clinicians.

Healthcare workforce management company raises $200M

The funding comes at a time when the healthcare workforce is facing a major labor crunch.

Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories and professor of medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, explains the current trial data on catheter renal denervation to treat drug-resistant hypertension at AHA 2022.

Where renal denervation stands for the treatment of drug-resistant hypertension

Ajay Kirtane, MD, director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, explained the most recent clinical trial data on this topic.

Hundreds of doctors on the front lines died taking care of COVID-19 patients

Between March 2020 and December 2021, 622 physicians deaths were attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Balloon expansion deployment of an Edwards Lifesciences Sapien 3 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device.

New Jersey hospital performs 4,000th TAVR procedure

Morristown Medical Center first started performing TAVR procedures in 2011 and is now home to one of the largest TAVR programs in the United States.

New imaging data offers 'positive' news for COVID long haulers

New imaging data indicates that the effects of long COVID may begin to dwindle over time, offering hope for those suffering from the long-term ramifications of the virus.

Greater access to TAVR linked to better patient outcomes

How does access to care influence short-term TAVR outcomes? Researchers explored data from nearly 22,000 patients to find out.

Risk model-based lung cancer screening more cost-effective than USPSTF guidelines

Using risk model-based strategies to determine who should undergo low-dose CT lung cancer screening is more cost effective than current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines.

Clinical

Blood pressure drug recalled due to black contaminants—FDA highlights safety risks

Automated tracking helps leave no incidental finding behind

FDA clears first blood test of its kind for Lp(a)

Cardiologist-founded startup raises $2M in the name of women’s heart health

TAVR valve improvements may have helped reduce the impact of paravalvular leak