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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.

FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes
eMurmer's new Heart AI software was designed to detect both the presence and absence of heart murmurs in digital stethoscope recordings. It can also gather critical hemodynamic data, helping care teams gain a better understanding of the patient's cardiovascular health.
Anesthesiologist faces manslaughter charges in 'music bingo' death
An anesthesiologist in Colorado has been indicted on manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after a patient died during routine cataract surgery. It was discovered that a game of music bingo may have been the distraction that led to Bart Writer, 56, losing his life.
Heart failure patients on quadruple medical therapy still face considerable risks
Most patients hospitalized for HFrEF are still not being prescribed quadruple medical therapy at discharge. Even those who are, researchers noted, still face a high risk of dying or returning to the hospital for heart failure-related symptoms.
TMVR device with valve-in-ring design gains key approval
HighLife's new-look TMVR technology was designed to treat a wide range of patients. The two-part implant process includes a ring and a valve that centers itself inside that ring.
Cardiologist highlights key differences between OBLs and ASCs
Current payment policies have health systems and physicians all over the country looking to learn more about these two business models.

Good news: Survival is up, hospitalization costs are down among older HF patients

Hospitalizations are also getting shorter, allowing patients to return to the comfort of home earlier than before.

One of country’s leading hospitals will not perform heart transplant on unvaccinated patient

The 31-year-old patient's family says it is considering moving him to another facility.

Endovascular therapy less likely among Black stroke patients

Access to endovascular therapy does not appear to be the issue.

A fresh look at managing patients with type B aortic dissection

The new guideline calls for a “stepwise approach," followed by close clinical surveillance, when treating uncomplicated TBAD. In some cases, however, earlier endovascular treatments may be necessary.

HHS dedicates extra $2 billion for healthcare providers hit by the pandemic

The Phase 4 provider relief fund payments will go out to more than 7,600 entities.

Annual heart failure costs in the US could surpass $70B by 2030

As one might expect, the largest economic burden linked to HF is related to hospitalizations.

New CPR guidelines prioritize PPE in wake of contagious COVID-19 variants

The new guidance represents the work of dozens of experts.

FDA approves remdesivir to treat high-risk outpatients with COVID-19

Those approved to receive the drug can do so outside of traditional hospital settings, including at skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare and other outpatient clinics such as infusion centers.

Clinical

FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes

Anesthesiologist faces manslaughter charges in 'music bingo' death

Heart failure patients on quadruple medical therapy still face considerable risks

TMVR device with valve-in-ring design gains key approval

Cardiologist highlights key differences between OBLs and ASCs