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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 greenlights first non-opioid treatment for severe pain in 20 years
Journavax was shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective, with no addictive potential.
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.
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.
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.

Resheathing heart valves during TAVR does not increase risk of complications

Researchers tracked both short- and long-term outcomes, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

The 10 most common reasons for hospitalization after a heart transplant

While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common.

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, and chief medical advisor to President Biden. He tested posiove for COVID-19 June 15, 2022, but reported only mild symptoms, He was vaccinated and had two boosters.

Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

Fauci's illness serves as a reminder for many to get their COVID booster shots to maintain protection against the virus.

NOACs comparable to warfarin when treating AFib patients with valvular heart disease

Researchers examined the clinical impact of treating valvular AFib with dabigatran instead of warfarin.

7 ways cath labs can work through the contrast media shortage without delays

When the ongoing contrast media shortage first started impacting health systems, one group in Ohio pledged not to delay a single procedure in its cath labs.

Targeted radionuclide alpha therapy study wins SNMMI's Abstract of the Year

The study touts the benefits of targeted radionuclide alpha therapy for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) who have not had success with other treatments.

High-intensity focused ultrasound effectively treats PCA, reduces side effects

Men with prostate cancer can avoid many of the unpleasant side effects of chemo, surgery and radiation therapy when they are treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound instead.

U.S. News & World Report children’s hospitals cardiology heart surgery

The top 10 children’s hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery

The 2022-2023 rankings include some familiar names at the top. Did your facility make the cut?

Clinical

FDA greenlights first non-opioid treatment for severe pain in 20 years

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

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

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