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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.

Obesity more common among patients with type 1 diabetes than ever

These patients may require specific interventions focused on preventing weight gain and kidney disease.

4 key takeaways from an updated look at vaccine-related myocarditis in the US

How common is vaccine-related myocarditis? How does it compare to a typical case of myocarditis? Researchers aimed to answer those questions and more.

Good news: Survival is up, hospitalization costs are down among older HF patients

Hospitalizations are also getting shorter, allowing patients to return to the comfort of home earlier than before.

One of country’s leading hospitals will not perform heart transplant on unvaccinated patient

The 31-year-old patient's family says it is considering moving him to another facility.

Endovascular therapy less likely among Black stroke patients

Access to endovascular therapy does not appear to be the issue.

A fresh look at managing patients with type B aortic dissection

The new guideline calls for a “stepwise approach," followed by close clinical surveillance, when treating uncomplicated TBAD. In some cases, however, earlier endovascular treatments may be necessary.

HHS dedicates extra $2 billion for healthcare providers hit by the pandemic

The Phase 4 provider relief fund payments will go out to more than 7,600 entities.

Annual heart failure costs in the US could surpass $70B by 2030

As one might expect, the largest economic burden linked to HF is related to hospitalizations.

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