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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.

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients
Robotic and traditional mitral valve repair surgeries are mostly associated with similar outcomes when treating elderly patients. In some ways, however, robotic procedures may be preferred.
Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures
Consulting fees and other vendor payments do not appear to be directly influencing U.S. physicians to implant more Watchman devices. Researcher Alexander Kolomaya, MD, discussed his team's findings on this topic.
AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy
Researchers have developed a deep learning model that can spot longitudinal changes in patients' brain imaging that could be indicative of cancer recurrence.
AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation
Advanced AI can provide real-time feedback to cardiologists, helping them deliver high-quality care.

New battery-powered device diagnoses heart attacks in just minutes

The portable sensor, developed by specialists at the University of Notre Dame and University of Florida, targets the patient's microRNA.

How family can help patients win the battle against CVD

The two-year analysis included patients with a confirmed diagnosis of coronary heart disease.

Remote PA pressure monitoring pays off when treating HF patients

The study, published in Current Problems in Cardiology, included both a systematic review and a meta-analysis.

Panic buttons for hospital workers — passing COVID fad or new but permanent normal?

Faced with sharply spiking assault rates against nurses and other frontline healthcare workers, one U.S. medical center is equipping hundreds of its people with wearables that can summon security at the click of a button.

How ITA harvesting techniques during CABG affect long-term outcomes

The new analysis, published in JAMA Cardiology, included data from 28 different facilities.

Major bleeding linked to adverse outcomes among patients with AFib and CAD

The study included patients with a recent history of PCI, CABG or confirmed coronary artery disease that did not require revascularization.

Picard Medical acquires mechanical heart replacement specialists

Picard Medical is a portfolio company of Hunniwell Lake Ventures, a California-based venture capital firm focused on healthcare technology.

AFib patients with COPD face worse outcomes

Researchers recommend a more comprehensive evaluation of respiratory function in AFib patients.

Clinical

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients

Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures

AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy

AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation