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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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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PCI before TAVR linked to better outcomes than performing both at once

Researchers explored data from more than 50,000 TAVR patients who presented with both severe aortic stenosis and stable coronary artery disease, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

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Swedish total artificial heart tech granted FDA’s humanitarian use designation

Realheart celebrated the news, noting that multiple preclinical trials focused on the technology's safety and effectiveness are currently underway.

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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. 

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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.

Jessica H. Porembka, MD, FSBI, associate professor, breast imaging division University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and vice chair of strategy and quality, and quality assurance medical director, Parkland Radiology in Dallas, explains how an ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective.

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. 

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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. 

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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.