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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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.

The late-breaking U.S. multicenter admIRE clinical trial at the Heart Rhythm Society 2024 meeting, showed positive data on the long-term safety and effectiveness of the the Biosense Webster Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. #HRS #HRS2024 #PFA

Update to Johnson & Johnson PFA platform gains FDA approval

The Varipulse PFA platform originally gained FDA approval in 2024. According to Johnson & Johnson MedTech, this update was put in place to help the technology provide better patient outcomes going forward.

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AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis

The first FDA-cleared AI model of its kind was found to be an accurate screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis.

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FDA approves Bayer's finerenone to treat wide range of heart failure patients

Finerenone, sold by Bayer under the brand name Kerendia, is now approved in the United States for the treatment of HFmrEF and HFpEF. The drug has already been used for years to treat patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

FDA details multiple Class I recalls for Edwards Lifesciences surgical devices

Edwards Lifesciences has recalled more than 61,000 medical devices due to the risk of a small piece of wire becoming exposed. No patient injuries have been reported at this time.

The Medtronic Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation system uses a catheter that curls in the renal artery to place radiofrequency electrodes against the vessel wall to ablate the nerves that control vasodilation, so the artery can be propped in the fully open position.

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for renal denervation

This proposal, if finalized, would dramatically increase patient access to renal denervation. Both Recor Medical and Medtronic have shared their excitement over the news.

ASE shares new recommendations for evaluating LV diastolic function, HFpEF

The new guidelines detail the use of echocardiography to evaluate patients for a variety of conditions.

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Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems

Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.