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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.

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Two separate studies at ACC.25 explored data from the EARLY TAVR trial. One analysis included stroke findings that surprised researchers.
Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure
The positive data were presented as part of a late-breaking clinical trial at ACC.25 in Chicago. One cardiologist on stage for the presentation said these findings will impact the way he manages certain TAVR patients.
American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care
Cardiologist Gregg Fonarow, MD, reviewed decades of data and discussed the long-term impact of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program.
Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients
Naples Comprehensive Health is building up what it hopes will be a nationally recognized cardiology program. Robert Cubeddu, MD, and Dee Dee Wang, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about the journey so far.
Society of Interventional Radiology seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty
During their annual meeting being held this week in Nashville, the society announced the launch of the SIR Foundation Endowment.

More data ‘urgently needed’ on link between coronary revascularization and cognitive decline

Should CABG and PCI patients be concerned about potential long-term cognitive issues? The current evidence is unclear.

Magnets in some cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices, new research confirms

A team of FDA researchers led the study, testing the magnets found in various iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6 models.

Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, presenting their findings at ESC Congress 2021.

Risk of heart damage higher after COVID-19 than vaccination

The new analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, included data from more than 2.1 million patients.

Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED

The study, part of ESC Congress 2021, examined each patient's eating habits, coronary flow reserve, arterial stiffness and more.

Hefty price tag for unvaccinated COVID hospitalizations

The cost of unvaccinated COVID-19 hospitalizations is taking a toll on patients and businesses.

USPSTF updates recommendations for diabetes screening, advising patients to be evaluated at a younger age

Clinicians, the USPSTF wrote, should work to help any patients diagnosed with prediabetes seek out preventive interventions.

Fewer health plans waiving cost sharing for COVID treatment

Almost three-quarters (72%) of the nation’s biggest health plans have ceased waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment, and another 10% will soon follow suit.

Clinical

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS

Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure

American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care

Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients

Society of Interventional Radiology seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty