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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.   

Radiomic model predicts radiotherapy outcomes for patients with brain metastases

The model performed well in assessing treatment responses, but experts explained that one of the most beneficial aspects of their model was that its results are interpretable in a “clinician-friendly way.” 

New blood test could help predict upcoming heart attacks or strokes

The test works by picking up on subtle blood flow changes that are often a precursor to major medical events.

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70% of ‘mini-stroke’ patients imaged incompletely, risking full-on stroke

Emergency patients diagnosed with transient ischemic attack are supposed to receive, per multiple society guidelines, a complete imaging workup as soon as possible—preferably within 48 hours of ED discharge.

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Vitamins for CVD prevention? Not so fast, says USPSTF

According to new recommendations from the USPSTF, there are two specific vitamins—vitamin E and beta-carotene—that should not be taken to prevent CVD. When it comes to other vitamins, however, more evidence is still needed. 

COVID-19 vaccines approved for young children

The vaccines were approved for younger populations after evidence revealed their effectiveness for this group.

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Statin use may slow progression of arterial stiffness

Continuous and high-adherent statin users had lower baseline arterial stiffness, which also grew more slowly over time. 

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What peridevice leaks after LAAO mean for patient health

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Marijuana use linked to heart rhythm issues in older adults

Former users, however, do not seem to face the same risks as current users.