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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.

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software
Spectrum V8 and V6 infusion pumps may have accidentally had their software switched, which could result in underinfusion or a fluid overload. While no injuries have been reported, for safety the affected pumps need to be removed from where they are used and sold.
Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval
According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind.
Cusp overlap technique improves TAVR outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
The new study, based on 14 different clinical trials, highlights why so many care teams have already adopted the cusp overlap technique when implanting self-expanding TAVR valves.
New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
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.

RAAS inhibitors help limit adverse outcomes among CAD patients

The study included data from more than 165,000 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).

Hydra THV associated with promising TAVR outcomes after 1 year

Researchers reported "significant improvements" in patients after one year.

Blood markers associated with brain damage seen in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers examined 251 patients who had no prior record or symptoms of cognitive decline or dementia before they were hospitalized for COVID-19.

FDA announces recall of 2 different steerable guiding sheaths

The devices have been associated with a risk of breaking during use.

Cardiology conference goes 100% virtual due to COVID-19 concerns

It's a familiar circumstance for the conference, which also went fully virtual in 2021.

Patients treated at TIA clinics do not face a higher risk of subsequent stroke

The team examined data from 71 different studies, covering more than 226,000 patients.

How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage

The study's authors noted that patients should keep taking their medications as normal. However, they see a definite need for more research in this area.

‘A historic, monumental step forward’: Surgeon transplants modified pig heart into a human patient for first time

"I want to live," the 57-year-old patient said before the procedure. "I know it's a shot in the dark, but it's my last choice.”

Clinical

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

Cusp overlap technique improves TAVR outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

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