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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.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest
The family of Gay Sherman Weintz, 55, said she died as a result of 24-hour physical restraint, combined with staff at Middlesex Hospital ignoring signs of a medical crisis. Her son, Chauncey Smith, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Lab owner indicted in $290M COVID fraud scheme pleads not guilty
Mahmood Sami Khan, 36, has been charged on five counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the conspiracy. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments
While Kardium raised $250 million in an oversubscribed funding round, Field Medical raised $35 million. Both companies are focused on designing and developing new pulsed field ablation technologies to help treat challenging arrhythmias.
FDA shares warning after Johnson & Johnson heart pump controllers linked to 3 deaths
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has received reports of its Automated Impella Controller failing to connect properly with Impella heart pumps. If this happens, the FDA warned, it may put patients at risk.
Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection
Staying vaccinated as recommended by doctors can help patients limit their risk of adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new consensus statement published in European Heart Journal.

Largest study of its kind highlights the link between COVID-19 and heart attack, stroke

A new analysis reveals that acute MI and ischemic stroke are a part of the clinical landscape of COVID-19 and highlights the need for vaccination against the virus.

Cardiac monitors maintained by specialists more accurate than AI-powered alternatives

The new analysis, presented at Heart Rhythm 2021, focused on patients from an outpatient arrhythmia clinic.

Dapagliflozin associated with better long-term outcomes for HFrEF patients

Findings from the study may be helpful in conveying the benefits of dapagliflozin treatment to patients with HFrEF, the authors said.

Stroke recovery specialists raise $25M to expand business

The funds are expected to go toward bringing in new employees and making other key additions as the company ramps up production of its flagship platform.

TEER shows potential to boost outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients

Cardiogenic shock has been linked to a heightened risk of morbidity and mortality. TEER, it seems, may be able to help provide patients with some relief.

American College of Cardiology shares new guidance for treating ASCVD patients with elevated triglycerides

The guideline's authors set out to show that a multi-pronged approach is necessary in the treatment of high-risk ASCVD patients with elevated triglycerides.

DOACs reduce stroke risk better than aspirin among high-risk ablation patients

Researchers presented the new data at Heart Rhythm 2021.

Digital solution for heart failure gains FDA’s breakthrough device designation

The digital therapeutic helps patients follow recommended treatment guidelines by monitoring their health data, connecting them to healthcare providers and personalizing their treatment when necessary.

Clinical

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest

Lab owner indicted in $290M COVID fraud scheme pleads not guilty

PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments

FDA shares warning after Johnson & Johnson heart pump controllers linked to 3 deaths

Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection