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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.

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients
Robotic and traditional mitral valve repair surgeries are mostly associated with similar outcomes when treating elderly patients. In some ways, however, robotic procedures may be preferred.
Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures
Consulting fees and other vendor payments do not appear to be directly influencing U.S. physicians to implant more Watchman devices. Researcher Alexander Kolomaya, MD, discussed his team's findings on this topic.
AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy
Researchers have developed a deep learning model that can spot longitudinal changes in patients' brain imaging that could be indicative of cancer recurrence.
AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation
Advanced AI can provide real-time feedback to cardiologists, helping them deliver high-quality care.

Adjusting implantation technique during TAVR reduces risk of permanent pacemakers

Researchers emphasized that permanent pacemakers are “one of the most feared complications" associated with TAVR.

Watching too much TV linked to greater risk of cardiovascular issues

In case there was any doubt, streaming an entire season of a TV show in one sitting may not be good for your health.

'Psychoactive and harmful': World Heart Federation says alcohol is never good for the heart

While many studies have found a potential benefit in moderate alcohol consumption, the WHF said these claims are "misinformed" at best.

Echocardiography and lung ultrasound a helpful combination for assessing pneumonia caused by COVID-19

Using both cardiac and pulmonary ultrasound can help clinicians track disease progression.

Cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmias common among recovered COVID-19 patients

Monitoring the heart rhythm of patients who have fully recovered from COVID-19 might provide significant value, researchers wrote.

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HHS earmarks $103M to curtail burnout, alleviate healthcare workforce shortages

The grants will be handed out to 45 recipients and will help hospitals deal with the continued influx of patients suffering from COVID-19.

Oral penicillin a better choice than injections for some patients with rheumatic heart disease

Patients who exhibit symptoms of an allergic response to injectable penicillin may actually be experiencing a cardiac reaction that can be avoided with an oral treatment.

COVID-19 claims another in-person medical imaging conference

The Association for Medical Imaging Management is shelving its February show in Savannah, Georgia, citing ongoing challenges stemming from the latest variant.

Clinical

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients

Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures

AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy

AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation