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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.

An eye on imaging: How to limit radiation exposure during TAVR procedures

Specialists at a high-volume facility in Germany were able to successfully limit radiation dose—and patient outcomes did not suffer.

American College of Cardiology shares new guidelines for treating patients with anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy

The ACC is celebrating the holiday season with a new gift for cardiologists.

Shuttering childcare when COVID spread is locally low would do more harm than good: Study

Locking down childcare over COVID-19 in a state whose programs serve more than half a million children a day would force 75% of families to work less and 59% to quit a job outright.

Statin therapy with evolocumab reduces patient’s risk of PCI, CABG

The authors tracked data from more than 1,700 patients with stable atherosclerosis, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Neurologists explain why COVID-19 increases a person’s risk of stroke

The new research, published in Stroke, investigated what happens when COVID-19 interacts with the brain's endothelial cells.

96% of cath lab nurses and technologists report decreased morale due to COVID-19

The study, published in the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, highlights the pandemic's continued impact on healthcare providers.

Philips acquires US-based heart monitoring specialists for $2.8B

BioTelemetry made $439 million in sales in 2019, with a significant portion of that coming from solutions related to heart rhythm disorders.

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

10 helpful tips for heart rhythm patients as the COVID-19 pandemic continues

The new analysis, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, was designed to help patients stay informed and avoid unnecessary stress during this challenging time.

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