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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.

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.
Fewer women than men listed, selected for DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to benefit than women.
Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses
With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.
Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment
Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.
At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving
Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary.

Plant-based diets boost cardiovascular health, lower risk of severe COVID-19

Two members of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine described plant-based diets as "a booster that is needed at this unprecedented time."

Both younger and elderly heart failure patients benefit from TEER

Researchers used data from the COAPT trial to examine TEER's impact on patients from different age groups.

Hospitals seeing more patients with uncontrolled blood pressure

“We need more research to understand why this is happening and how clinicians can help patients stay out of the hospital," one researcher said.

RV dysfunction seen in 22% of critically ill COVID-19 patients

RV dysfunction was not associated with an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality.

To better understand this issue, clinicians should track patient outcomes for more than just 30 days after surgery.

Sapien 3 Ultra THV outperforms its predecessor, reducing PVL after TAVR procedures

The risk of all-cause mortality, stroke, major bleeding events or permanent pacemaker implantation was similar between the two valves.

Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a pioneer in heart research and ‘the father of preventive cardiology,’ dies

“It is no exaggeration to say that few people in history have had as great an impact on human health,” one specialist said.

Caffeine, energy drinks and other natural supplements can cause heart damage, cardiologists warn

Abusing these supplements, a practice often seen in athletics, can lead to significant health issues.

Clinical

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

Fewer women than men listed, selected for DCD heart transplants

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving