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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.

Philips to acquire AI-enabled intravascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE
Massachusetts-based SpectraWAVE has gained considerable momentum in recent years, planting its flag in some of cardiology’s biggest trends. The company was co-founded by cardiologists and has already secured multiple FDA clearances.
Dual-energy CT systems allow for significant reduction in contrast dose
DECT systems allow for a contrast dose reduction of up to 25% during computed tomography pulmonary angiography exams.
Connecticut hospital hit with $32M judgment after cow-based formula linked to infant’s death
Yale New Haven failed to notify parents about the use of the cow-based formula, which they expressly asked staff not to use. A judge found that the hospital failed to stock a human alternative, known to be safer for premature newborns.
FDA to add ‘black box’ warning to COVID vaccines, report says
The label is the most serious warning the agency can place on pharmaceuticals, denoting substances that carry serious health risks that must be weighed against benefits. CNN was the first to report the news, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
FDA clears next-generation cardiac mapping software
San Diego-based Vektor Medical first secured FDA clearance for the AI-powered technology back in 2021. This updated announcement covers the latest version, which includes atrial flutter mapping and several other new features.

Staying active during significant life moments is vital, according to a new guidance from the American Heart Association.

The cardiologist believes he was infected while in London. His symptoms remain mild.

Patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors were 22% less likely to die from heart-related causes.

The device is breaking during use, an issue that may require a catheter-based intervention or even surgery.

Old age, a history of arrhythmia and obesity are just some of the factors clinicians should keep in mind when treating HCM patients.

The risk of myopericarditis after vaccination appears to be different for male and female patients.

Researchers examined a small group of long-haul COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure.

Taiwan had temporarily suspended second doses for this age group to review cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.