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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.

Lawsuit alleges crew failed to act after man suffered stroke on flight
According to a new wrongful death lawsuit, members of the flight crew failed to pick up on a man's stroke symptoms, resulting in significant care delays. His family is now suing for damages in excess of $50,000.
Same-day discharge after PCI for NSTE-ACS is on the rise
Sunil Rao, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that same-day discharge is still relatively rare for these patients, but it appears to be growing more common over time. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have played a key role in the development of this trend.
FDA clears Medtronic’s new smart diabetes management app
Medtronic's MiniMed Go technology was designed to deliver real-time health data and recommendations to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It works with the Instinct sensors designed by Abbott.
‘Mental clarity’ supplement recalled due to risk of cardiovascular events, suicidal thoughts
This product was distributed throughout the United States from April 2022 to December 2025. Customers have been warned to stop taking it immediately.
Judge blocks Edwards’ JenaValve acquisition—FTC calls it a ‘major win’ for Trump administration
The FTC argued that the $945M deal, first announced in 2024, was "anticompetitive." A federal judge agreed.

TTVR patients see consistent improvements in their daily lives

Researchers evaluated 115 patients before and one month after undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Researchers 'really enthusiastic' about potential breakthrough in the treatment of vascular disease

The new treatment, still being tested in mice models, showed potential to help prevent future cardiovascular events in patients with vascular disease.

TEVAR outcomes don't suffer when performed at low-volume hospitals

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair, researchers wrote, "could be safely preformed across a wide range of hospitals regardless of their volume status."

KCCQ-12 scores a valuable asset for managing patients with acute HF

The scores can help predict a patient's short- and long-term risk of adverse outcomes.

‘Potentially big impact’: New ingredient praised as possible solution for better COVID-19 vaccines

Early experiments showed the saponin/TLR adjuvant activates many different parts of the immune system to strengthen its response against invading pathogens.

AI model predicts patient survival after cardiac surgery

The advanced algorithm could make a significant impact on shared decision-making.

Pressure-regulated THV deployment could provide significant value

Overall, researchers found, this method was “simple, reproducible, safe and effective.”

As Omicron variant spreads, American Heart Association highlights continued support of COVID-19 vaccination

The organization also urged all eligible adults to seek out a booster shot.

Clinical

Lawsuit alleges crew failed to act after man suffered stroke on flight

Same-day discharge after PCI for NSTE-ACS is on the rise

FDA clears Medtronic’s new smart diabetes management app

‘Mental clarity’ supplement recalled due to risk of cardiovascular events, suicidal thoughts

Judge blocks Edwards’ JenaValve acquisition—FTC calls it a ‘major win’ for Trump administration