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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.

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's cause similar cognitive symptoms, but show opposing patterns on MRI
This new information on the pathogenesis of both conditions could be useful for the development of interventions targeted at slowing cognitive decline.
American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.25
The presentations will cover a variety of topics, including coronary artery disease, semaglutide, artificial intelligence, TAVR, heart failure, PCI and much more. ACC.25 takes place March 29-31 in Chicago.
New directions and trends in interventional cardiology
Interventional cardiology continues to evolve, driven by rapid advancements in technology. George Dangas, MD, discussed some of the specialty's biggest ongoing trends with Cardiovascular Business.
Valve durability after TAVR: Cardiologists track how deterioration influences outcomes
Researchers have made it a priority to learn as much about the durability of TAVR valves as possible. A new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions used updated VARC-3 definitions to identify signs of hemodynamic valve deterioration in nearly 2,500 patients.
AI-powered heart assessments of NFL veterans could help cardiologists tackle CVD
Retired NFL players Joel Dreessen and Le-Lo Lang are among the first athletes participating in a new registry launched by HeartFlow and the Boone Heart Institute.

Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

Déjà vu: In-person medical imaging conferences canceled amid omicron surge

At least two U.S. radiology conferences have recently switched to virtual formats, citing COVID-19’s continued proliferation, weeks after RSNA had made its triumphant return.

12% of patients prescribed opioids after a CIED procedure take them much longer than necessary

"All physicians who perform CIED procedures and care for these patients should be aware of the risk of persistent opioid use,” one specialist said.

What new research tells us about distal transradial vs. transradial access for coronary procedures

The distal transradial approach is associated with some key benefits—but there does appear to be room for improvement.

Many cardiac surgery patients do not need opioids when they leave the hospital

The study's authors hope that “just in case” prescriptions can become a thing of the past.

Among patients with premature ASCVD, women more likely to report poor physical, mental health

Adults with premature ASCVD, particularly women, may benefit from better access to mental health services as well as interventions that address out-of-pocket costs.

Cells work too hard to repair the body after a heart attack, causing issues—researchers think they can help

“The neutrophils are misguided and they overreact," one expert said. "How can we tame them?"

Recent marijuana use increases risk of serious stroke complication

The study's authors believe this to be the largest analysis to date to look at the impact of THC on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage complications.

Clinical

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's cause similar cognitive symptoms, but show opposing patterns on MRI

American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.25

New directions and trends in interventional cardiology

Valve durability after TAVR: Cardiologists track how deterioration influences outcomes

AI-powered heart assessments of NFL veterans could help cardiologists tackle CVD