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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.

Congenital heart surgeon named president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Emile Bacha, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in both pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.
Tiny clot-busting robots could transform care for stroke and heart attack patients
The robots are capable of swimming through a patient’s vascular system and removing blood clots. “It’s unbelievable," one Stanford researcher said. "This is a sea-change technology that will drastically improve our ability to help people.”
Real-world data favor SAVR over TAVR when younger patients need aortic valve replacement
Researchers in Italy tracked data from more than 7,000 patients who underwent AVR between the ages of 65 and 80. TAVR was associated with a significantly higher long-term risk of mortality.
Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, was left paralyzed after battling severe orthopedic issues for his entire career. Back in the cath lab after a long recovery, he is now stressing the importance of workplace safety among interventional cardiologists.
Landmark COVID malpractice trial begins over death of 19-year-old with Down syndrome
The family of Grace Schara claims Ascension Health’s St. Elizabeth Hospital gave their unvaccinated daughter a cocktail of drugs that ultimately caused her death. The case has earned the attention of Children’s Health Defense, a controversial nonprofit formed by HHS Secretary Robery F. Kennedy Jr.

Ohio State cardiologists first in US to perform new heart failure treatment—patient feels ‘100% better’

The procedure, performed as part of a clinical trial, appears to have been a complete success.

5 years later, TAVR still delivering strong results for intermediate-risk patients

Researchers presented their findings at TCT 2021, noting that TAVR and surgery had similar mortality rates after five years.

Icosapent ethyl lowers risk of ischemic events in CABG patients

Researchers examined data from CABG patients who participated in the REDUCE-IT trial.

TAVR more cost-effective than surgery for low-risk patients, new 2-year study confirms

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, examined total costs after two years for more than 900 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR.

Mild COVID-19 infections not associated with long-term risk of heart damage

The new study, published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, suggests that asymptomatic individuals do not need to be screened after recovering from a mild COVID-19 diagnosis.

Patients amenable to interventional procedure for lowering blood pressure

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, included input from 400 patients with high blood pressure.

CABG still the ‘treatment of choice’ for patients with complex three-vessel CAD

The findings were presented at TCT 2021 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

CMS finalizes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, requiring full vaccination by Jan. 4

The policy covers all healthcare providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

Clinical

Congenital heart surgeon named president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Tiny clot-busting robots could transform care for stroke and heart attack patients

Real-world data favor SAVR over TAVR when younger patients need aortic valve replacement

Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back

Landmark COVID malpractice trial begins over death of 19-year-old with Down syndrome