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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.

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.
Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one.
Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses
With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.
Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment
Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.
At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving
Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary.

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.

Sacubitril/valsartan no better than valsartan alone for advanced heart failure

"Every clinical outcome that we measured favored treatment with valsartan alone," one researcher said.

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COVID-19 vaccines are less effective on the immunocompromised

These individuals are less likely to benefit from COVID-19 vaccines, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Disabilities fairly common among adults with congenital heart defects

The study's authors said that policies should be put in place to provide better support for these individuals.

Clinical

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving