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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 clears new AI model for pulmonary hypertension
The advanced algorithm, which previously received the FDA's breakthrough device designation, detects signs of pulmonary hypertension in standard 12-lead electrocardiograms.
Patient injected with acid instead of saline earns undisclosed settlement
The disturbing case highlights a series of process errors and cost-cutting measures that ultimately led to the “never event” accident.
‘Practice-changing’ interventional cardiology research grabs ACC.26 spotlight
The second day of the American College of Cardiology’s annual conference started with a series of highly anticipated interventional cardiology trials.
Catheter-based treatment linked to major benefits for intermediate-risk PE
New 30-day data presented at ACC.26 helped answer questions cardiologists have had been asking for years. “Thank you for bringing PE into the future," one vascular specialist said from the stage.
FDA sees promise in voice-based AI model for heart failure
An advanced algorithm that looks for signs of heart failure in five-second voice recordings has received the FDA's breakthrough device designation.

Workflow efficiencies and automation enhance newer cardiovascular IT systems

9 ways cardiovascular IT systems can improve your day-to-day workflow

Bringing in a new and improved cardiovascular IT system can save physicians a ton of time and lead to considerable cost savings.

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Another win for Wegovy: FDA approves higher semaglutide dose as part of new pilot program

Novo Nordisk will be selling the new 7.2-mg dose under the brand name Wegovy HD. The FDA's decision fell under a new pilot program intended to grant certain companies improved access and quicker approvals.

'Leaky' blood brain barrier causes long-term damage years after head injuries

MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries

New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.

FDA-approved surgical aortic valve implanted for first time in US

The next-generation valve from Corcym features a sutureless frame as well as laser-cut leaflets and thread holes.

FDA clears MiniMed’s screenless, smartphone-controlled insulin pump

Just weeks after separating from Medtronic and going public, MiniMed secured FDA clearance for its next-generation insulin pump technology.

Morning exercise may have added benefits for the heart

With exercise, does timing really matter? According to one new study, working out early in the day was linked to a lower risk of heart disease and healthier blood pressure levels than working out at any other point in the day.

FDA issues emergency alert on surgical stapler reloads after 1 death, 4 injuries

The problem is limited to surgical stapler reloads used by the da Vinci robot, specifically those manufactured by Intuitive Surgical. The FDA said it’s currently investigating why the reloads are leaving incomplete line formations. For now, they need to be pulled from all patient care settings.

Ultra-processed foods significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke

Study participants who ate high amounts of ultra-processed foods were 66.8% more likely to experience a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest than those who did not.

Clinical

FDA clears new AI model for pulmonary hypertension

Patient injected with acid instead of saline earns undisclosed settlement

‘Practice-changing’ interventional cardiology research grabs ACC.26 spotlight

Catheter-based treatment linked to major benefits for intermediate-risk PE

FDA sees promise in voice-based AI model for heart failure