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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.

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father
Some of the claims in the lawsuit, brought against Novant Health by Kyle Horton, MD, are backed by a report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR
"TAVR has been associated with better valve hemodynamics and a lower risk of structural valve deterioration over time compared with SAVR," researchers wrote. "This benefit may be particularly relevant for diabetes patients who face higher risks of vascular complications."
DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing the adoption of some COVID-era prescription practices around certain controlled substances. The agency published a framework to guide any such changes Jan. 17.
Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge
Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's.
Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025
Cardiologists shared updated data on Medtronic's ICM and PFA offerings during AF Symposium 2025 in Boston.

Vitamin C and Zinc don’t fight COVID-19

A study has confirmed that taking zinc and Vitamin C, both of which have been hyped as supplements to reduce or prevent COVID-19 symptoms, in fact has no impact on the virus.

CV Summit Virtual 2021: How COVID-19 has led to lasting changes in cardiovascular care

Some COVID-driven changes will likely remain in place for years to come, according to a presentation at CV Summit Virtual 2021.

Ablation could be ‘a powerful new strategy’ for treating heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation

According to a new study published in Circulation, ablation was associated with numerous benefits over standard drug therapy.

‘The future of digital health’: Apple Watch uses heart rates to ID COVID-19

A team of Mount Sinai specialists published the study, emphasizing the potential of these technologies to improve patient care in a significant way.

Hospitalizations for heart failure on the rise

Heart failure patients are also more likely to be readmitted than they were in the recent past.

Energy drinks may damage the heart, researchers warn—should the FDA get involved?

The authors assessed 17 popular energy drinks, sharing their analysis in Food and Chemical Toxicology.

AI filter helps heart-monitoring devices limit false-positive AFib findings

The AI filter used in the study included two separate convolutional neural networks trained on more than one million ECGs.

Statins still effective in older stroke patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death

The study's authors aimed to learn more about an area where clinical evidence was lacking: statin therapy for stroke patients 80 years old and older.

Clinical

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father

Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR

DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations

Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge

Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025