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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.

Right heart catheterization boosts outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients

Cardiogenic shock patients who underwent right heart catheterization had lower mortality and stroke rates during their index admission. An improvement was also seen in that group's 30-day readmission rate.

Portable MRI technology improves stroke management

The portable solution demonstrated its value in a new study funded by the American Heart Association.

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.

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