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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.

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients
Jawad Bhatti, MD is facing a 26-count indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice after he allegedly advertised the use of ozone gas as a treatment for pain, then billed Medicare and Medicaid for the unapproved procedures.
FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to new drug candidate for FA cardiomyopathy
The new drug, LX2006, has already received the FDA's fast track designation. This latest distinction was based on early data from two separate clinical trials.
Low-intensity focused ultrasound a noninvasive treatment option for lingering COVID symptoms
New research suggests the technique can effectively break down amyloid fibrinogen microclots, which are believed to interfere with perfusion and cause inflammation.
With MPFS proposal on the way, electrophysiology groups outline their priorities
The Heart Rhythm Society and its new advocacy arm plan on pushing CMS to include certain policy improvements in the 2026 MPFS.
HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift
Multiple professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, challenge recent policy changes to vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, which end routine inoculations for minors and pregnant women.

LAAC reduces stroke risk among patients with HCM and AFib

The team behind the new pilot study said additional research is still necessary to confirm its findings.

Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR

Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.

'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating

The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic.

FDA panel meets to review safety of endovascular graft device

While the manufacturer says its solution is a safe and effective treatment option, the FDA wanted more information.

STEMI patients with COVID-19 face an elevated risk of death

The new study, published in JAMA, examined patients presenting with both in-hospital and out-of-hospital STEMI.

FDA announces Class I recall of battery packs for intra-aortic balloon pumps

According to multiple customer complaints, the battery packs are failing before they should. This creates the potential for significant complications, including death.

New device could boost accuracy of noninvasive blood measurements

Early research suggests the wearable device can deliver consistent measurements, providing accuracy where other methods have struggled.

Many nationally recognized cancer centers are not complying with price transparency rules

The lack of cooperation may be hindering efforts to rein in cancer costs and improve affordability, oncology experts explained recently.

Clinical

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients

FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to new drug candidate for FA cardiomyopathy

Low-intensity focused ultrasound a noninvasive treatment option for lingering COVID symptoms

With MPFS proposal on the way, electrophysiology groups outline their priorities

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift