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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.

CDC shares a new warning for healthcare workers receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

Healthcare workers should pay close attention to any symptoms they experience after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new analysis.

Sacubitril/valsartan improves self-reported quality of life for HFpEF patients

However, treatment with sacubitril/valsartan did not lead to improvements in hospitalizations for heart failure or all-cause mortality.

Edwards shares ‘encouraging’ 5-year data on RESILIA tissue aortic valve

According to new data from the ongoing COMMENCE clinical trial, patients showed no signs of structural valve deterioration after five years.

FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

This is the second voluntary recall for extended-release metformin of 2021.

Healthcare groups warn against ‘triple threat’ of air pollution, cardiovascular disease and COVID-19

The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology and World Heart Federation all collaborated on a new joint statement.

Pausing elective operations cost hospitals $22B in 2020

Hospitals lost out on roughly $22.3 billion over just a three-month period in 2020 after pausing elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in Annals of Surgery.

8 key takeaways from a new report on physician burnout and happiness during the pandemic

Has COVID-19 increased burnout among cardiologists and other physicians? Medscape aimed to find out, surveying more than 12,000 physicians from numerous specialties.

Confirmed: AFib patients with COVID-19 face a greater risk of death

The meta-analysis included data from 23 different studies.

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