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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.

Abbott warns EP labs the tip can detach from its TactiFlex ablation catheters
Improper removal of the catheter from the packaging can result in tip damage. Most damaged tips were detected prior to being used, but three tips did separate inside patients.
Mayo Clinic debuts its AI-powered virtual nursing assistant
The nonprofit health system said the new tool has been in development since 2024 and is currently being used by thousands of nurses at its hospitals. The generative AI pulls information from disparate systems into one place, including patient records and care protocols.
St. Luke’s cuts PAD amputation rate in half with heart team-led wound transition program
Kimberly Campbell, RN, nurse practitioner, Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants, explains how her health system took a heart team approach toward peripheral artery disease.
World’s most populous country gains access to Medtronic’s newest TAVR valve
Medtronic developed the self-expanding Evolut FX+ TAVR system with improved coronary access in mind. The FDA-approved device has now officially launched in India.
New registry helps hospitals expand outpatient services for heart patients
The initiation of the ACC Ambulatory Surgical Center Registry comes at a time when hospitals are expanding their structural heart programs. The registry is providing valuable details about which patients should stay at the hospital and which can be treated in an outpatient setting.

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association.

Self-expanding TAVR system gains approval for high-risk patients in China

The National Medical Products Administration reviewed data from more than 32,000 patients to make its decision.

Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

Déjà vu: In-person medical imaging conferences canceled amid omicron surge

At least two U.S. radiology conferences have recently switched to virtual formats, citing COVID-19’s continued proliferation, weeks after RSNA had made its triumphant return.

12% of patients prescribed opioids after a CIED procedure take them much longer than necessary

"All physicians who perform CIED procedures and care for these patients should be aware of the risk of persistent opioid use,” one specialist said.

What new research tells us about distal transradial vs. transradial access for coronary procedures

The distal transradial approach is associated with some key benefits—but there does appear to be room for improvement.

Many cardiac surgery patients do not need opioids when they leave the hospital

The study's authors hope that “just in case” prescriptions can become a thing of the past.

Among patients with premature ASCVD, women more likely to report poor physical, mental health

Adults with premature ASCVD, particularly women, may benefit from better access to mental health services as well as interventions that address out-of-pocket costs.

Clinical

Abbott warns EP labs the tip can detach from its TactiFlex ablation catheters

Mayo Clinic debuts its AI-powered virtual nursing assistant

St. Luke’s cuts PAD amputation rate in half with heart team-led wound transition program

World’s most populous country gains access to Medtronic’s newest TAVR valve

New registry helps hospitals expand outpatient services for heart patients