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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 approves oral semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes
Rybelsus from Novo Nordisk is officially the first oral GLP-1 drug approved for this indication. The FDA's decision was based on the SOUL trial, which included data from more than 9,000 patients with type 2 diabetes.
PET holds promise for carotid plaque assessments
PET has already gained significant momentum in recent years. Now, researchers are pointing to another possible use for the popular imaging modality: assessing carotid artery atherosclerosis.
New-onset AFib is common after CABG—but typically not persistent or symptomatic
The study's authors questioned if these patients should even be given oral anticoagulation as currently recommended.
Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind
A facility outside the United States has received the American Heart Association's Comprehensive Heart Failure Center Certification for the first time.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association supports study of potential treatment for nonbstructive HCM
No medications are currently approved for the treatment of nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Could a new drug from Imbria Pharmaceuticals be the first?

FDA announces Class I recall of nearly 8,000 heart attack tests due to inaccurate results

Overall, the recall includes 7,799 blood tests intended to help physicians identify early signs of a myocardial infarction.

radiology reporting EHR health record CDS AUC

ImpressionGPT, a ChatGPT-based framework, can accurately summarize radiology reports

The program leverages the in-context learning abilities of large language models to generate report summaries using domain-specific, individualized data relative to radiology.

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

TAVR vs. surgery among obese patients: What cardiologists need to know

Researchers tracked data from nearly 38,000 obese patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR, sharing their findings in a new meta-analysis.

Eli Lilly to acquire private equity-backed drugmaker for up to $1.9B

Versanis, founded in 2021 by a venture capital firm, is primarily known as the company behind the obesity drug bimagrumab.

Artificial intelligence (AI) model using chest x-rays to evaluate cardiac function

No echocardiography, no problem? AI evaluates cardiac function using chest X-rays

Researchers think their new AI model could be especially helpful in areas where qualified physicians and/or ultrasound technology are in short supply.

Keto diet could be good for heart failure patients, but many questions remain

A team of specialists from the Cleveland Clinic detailed the potential benefits—and risks—associated with following a ketogenic diet to address heart failure symptoms. The group recommended borrowing heavily from the Mediterranean diet and avoiding heavily processed "keto-friendly" products.

New discovery paves the way for copper's entrance into MRI contrast agents

The new discovery contradicts the notion that copper is not suitable for use in contrast media.

Tracking patient outcomes after valve-in-valve TAVR, redo SAVR

It is becoming more and more important, researchers noted, to examine the lifetime management of patients who undergo aortic valve replacement.

Clinical

FDA approves oral semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes

PET holds promise for carotid plaque assessments

New-onset AFib is common after CABG—but typically not persistent or symptomatic

Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association supports study of potential treatment for nonbstructive HCM