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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.

New findings prompt experts to call for routine brain imaging of certain breast cancer patients
New research suggests more women with late-stage breast cancer may develop brain metastases than previously believed.
Medical device company raises $36M for emitter-free IVL platform
Boston-based Amplitude Vascular Systems is busy investigating the performance of its Pulse IVL platform in a wide variety of patient populations.
Ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective
Jessica Porembka, MD, of the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said an ultrasound-first strategy for these lesions in DBT is cost-effective and improves efficiency.
‘We will miss him greatly’: Cardiologists share loving tributes to a founding member of SCAI
Frank J. Hildner, MD, is remembered by colleagues for his significant contributions to the field of interventional cardiology as well as his positivity, warmth and generosity.
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.

'Significant' brain abnormalities shown to persist 6 months after COVID recovery

The regions that displayed the most significant differentiations in susceptibility values are known to be associated with neurological conditions such as fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches and other cognitive issues—all common complaints among many COVID long haulers.

Telehealth for cardiovascular disease patients: 3 key benefits and 5 ongoing challenges

Telehealth can provide significant value when it comes to managing and monitoring patients with CVD or suspected CVD. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the latest details on this evolving treatment option.

OAC use among older AFib patients is on the rise

However, researchers noted, there is still considerable room for improvement.

FDA warns 7 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to treat CVD

The companies were given 15 days to provide an adequate response to the FDA's warning. The agency said its next step could include legal action.

First-of-its-kind, dedicated lung scanner to be revealed at RSNA

The scans can be completed in less than five seconds and require less radiation than a traditional chest x-ray.

Cian McCarthy, MD, cardiovascular fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, and a member of the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain-MI registry steering committee, explains a study of the NCDR data showing only 33% of hospitals are using high-sensitivity troponin. However, he expects that to rise because of high sensitivity troponin (hs-cTn) being included in recent guidelines as a front-line test.

VIDEO: High sensitivity cardiac troponin use based on the NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry

Cian McCarthy, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, and a member of the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain-MI registry steering committee, explains a study of the NCDR data showing only 33% of hospitals are using high-sensitivity troponin.

Iodinated contrast use before, during and after COVID: Trends predict significant growth in demand

A new analysis suggests that, if the use of iodinated contrast were to follow pre-pandemic trends, it could rise by as much as 37% from 2019.

How AI-generated 'fake' X-rays can further medical research

But how reliable can synthetic radiologic images be in research settings? Are they as good as the real thing?

Clinical

New findings prompt experts to call for routine brain imaging of certain breast cancer patients

Medical device company raises $36M for emitter-free IVL platform

Ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective

‘We will miss him greatly’: Cardiologists share loving tributes to a founding member of SCAI

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