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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.
Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one.
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.

COVID-19 claims another in-person medical imaging conference

The Association for Medical Imaging Management is shelving its February show in Savannah, Georgia, citing ongoing challenges stemming from the latest variant.

Driving restrictions for some ICD patients may need to change

Current restrictions for private driving after implantation of a secondary prevention ICD may keep patients from behind the wheel a little too long.

Rest easy, heart patients—sudden cardiac death rarely happens during sex

Just 0.2% of cases evaluated in the study were tied to sexual intercourse.

Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

Heparin shows promise as an effective COVID-19 treatment

The drug, commonly used to treat blood clots, could give physicians another tool in the battle against COVID-19—but much more research is still required.

Children with COVID-related MIS-C fully recover within months

Researchers analyzed data from 60 children, describing the group's recovery as "excellent."

Q&A: Cardiologist discusses COVID-19 and its impact on patient care

Eric Stecker, MD, chair of the American College of Cardiology's Science and Quality Committee, joined us for an exclusive interview.

Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo.

Clinical

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

Women less likely to receive 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