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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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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Original Banksy artwork headed to auction—proceeds will help fund heart research

The piece in question, which features a red heart-shaped balloon, has an unusual origin story, even by Banksy’s standards. 

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Duke specialists to detail the benefits of treating heart failure with Barostim

Specialists with Duke University Medical System will participate in a free webinar focused on their experience treating heart failure with the implantable Barostim technology from CVRx.

Edwards Lifesciences SAPIEN 3 Ultra TAVR valve

Intra-annular TAVR valves from Edwards Lifesciences and Abbott deliver similar 1-year outcomes

Each valve was associated with certain benefits, but one-year outcomes were largely similar. 

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Abbott's FreeStyle Libre helps patients with diabetes stay out of the hospital

New data out of Sweden show that using Abbott's continuous glucose monitor technology is associated with a reduced risk of being hospitalized for cardiac complications. This was true for patients with and without a history of prior heart disease.

Semaglutide works fast, protecting the heart before weight loss kicks in

"These results highlight semaglutide’s early action on decreasing major cardiovascular events," one cardiologist explained.

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PCI just as successful when patients have a history of TAVR—but there are some added risks

Strokes and bleeding complications are more likely when PCI patients have already undergone TAVR, according to a new analysis of ACC registry data.

Video interview with Andreas Ruck, MD, explaining a SWEDHEART registry comparison of Acurate Neo2 to Sapien and Evolut TAVR valves.

Cardiologist highlights safety, effectiveness of Boston Scientific TAVR valve

Andreas Ruck, MD, discussed new registry data on Boston Scientific’s Acurate neo2 TAVR valve, comparing it to popular devices from Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic.

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FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation

The FDA clearly sees significant potential in a new multi-protein blood test from Prevencio. The company's goal is to gain full approval and get the test in the hands of emergency departments all over the United States.