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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.

Chemical alterations in the brain hint at whether loss of smell will return post-COVID
Researchers have identified what they believe could serve as imaging biomarkers that predict recovery from anosmia after contracting the virus.
Early outcomes with Myval TAVR valve comparable to popular devices from Medtronic, Edwards
Meril Life Sciences has been manufacturing its Myval heart valves for years. The devices are approved and available in both India and Europe, but they have not been approved by the FDA.
Surgeons make history again with world’s first robotic implant of Abbott heart device
The historic LVAD implant was performed on a 35-year-old patient with advanced heart failure. His symptoms included kidney and lung deterioration.
Q&A: Society of Thoracic Surgeons president previews the trends and technologies of STS 2025
It looked like the wildfires in Los Angeles could force STS to cancel its annual meeting, but the group worked with city officials and was able to carry on as planned. STS President Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, discussed that difficult decision and previewed the three-day event in a new interview.
Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias
Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, lead author of a recent American Heart Association scientific statement on cardiac arrhythmias associated with COVID-19, reviewed the latest science associated with this important topic.

Under the influence? Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of systemic hypertension

Researchers analyzed data from more than 17,000 participants, reviewing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

PCI before TAVR? New study provides answers, but questions remain

Researchers examined data from 17 different facilities, keeping a close eye on mortality and rehospitalization rates.

Heart rhythm specialists awarded $3M to develop new AFib therapy

“AFib remains a serious arrhythmia, and additional treatment options are needed,” one cardiologist said.

Cancer shortens lifespan of organ transplant patients, especially those receiving a new lung or heart

Nearly 6% of transplant recipients developed cancer within 10 years of the procedure, researchers reported.

New TAVR system for high-risk patients gains FDA approval

The system was specifically designed for patients who should avoid open-heart surgery.

Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke

A new analysis in EuroIntervention examined the impact of mechanical thrombectomy on patients presenting with acute large-vessel anterior circulation ischemic stroke.

Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk

Two different companies announced that they are recalling all lots of the medication.

Structural heart disease specialist takes helm of ACC patient engagement initiative

CardioSmart, an online resource for both patients and clinicians, has a new editor.

Clinical

Chemical alterations in the brain hint at whether loss of smell will return post-COVID

Early outcomes with Myval TAVR valve comparable to popular devices from Medtronic, Edwards

Surgeons make history again with world’s first robotic implant of Abbott heart device

Q&A: Society of Thoracic Surgeons president previews the trends and technologies of STS 2025

Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias