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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.

Opinions clash over COVID-19 booster shots

The Food and Drug Administration has taken a non-stance when it comes to recommending COVID-19 booster shots.

Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Vizient is also working closely with the two companies to boost patient care.

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, sharing their analysis in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms

It was important for researchers to confirm these stents didn't increase a patient's long-term risk of adverse events.

Risk score predicts new‐onset HF among AFib patients in the ED

The study's authors hope their work can help high-risk patients receive the care they need.

RSNA exhibitor signups down 20%, but interest in Chicago return still ‘strong’

More than 500 companies have confirmed spots for this fall's scientific assembly, including 71 first-time participants, the Radiological Society of North America announced recently.

White House releases COVID-19 action plan

President Joe Biden has released a COVID-19 action plan to combat the virus, requiring roughly 100 million workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly.

Dapagliflozin significantly improves HFpEF symptoms

One researcher described the findings, presented at the Heart Failure Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting, as "great news for patients and clinicians."

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