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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.

Patients with HIV have a greater chance of developing heart failure, according to new data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

While the results offer indirect evidence, UCLA researchers said they support the clinical use of this technique for initial patient assessment.

The study included more than 200,000 MI survivors—and nearly 25% presented with one form of renal failure or another.

Patient outcomes, it seems, are not significantly impacted by this trend.

The emergency authorization paves the way for millions of younger adults to get a third dose of the vaccine.

Researchers presented their findings at EuroEcho 2021.

The new guidelines emphasize the importance of equal access to care among all patient populations, regardless of race or gender.

Imaging-based PAD may provide value as a noninvasive alternative to right heart catheterization.