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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.

Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems
Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.
Myval TAVR valve associated with positive durability data after 4 years
Researchers have been spending more and more time evaluating the Myval TAVR valve from Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences. The balloon-expandable device is available in some parts of the world, but not the United States.
Medicare now covers TriClip procedures for patients with symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation
CMS has finalized a new national coverage determination for T-TEER, sometimes known as transcatheter tricuspid valve repair. Abbott's TriClip is the only device approved by the FDA for T-TEER, but other treatment options are under development.
World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance
The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed.
FDA issues Class I recall on infant heated wire circuits prone to disconnect
The faulty adapters must not be used. The devices, manufactured under the brand name AirLife, must be identified and quarantined because of the high risk of severe injury or death associated with the malfunction.

19% of heart attack survivors develop heart failure within 5 years

Patients with chronic kidney disease face an especially high risk of developing new-onset heart failure after discharge.

Interventional cardiologists back prior authorization bill, call current policies ‘costly' and ‘time consuming’

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is the latest industry organization to show its support of the new legislation.

Landmark discovery provides clinicians with a ‘valuable clinical tool’ for diagnosing myocarditis

Researchers believe they have found the first blood biomarker for diagnosing myocarditis, sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Cardiac arrest numbers highlight the pandemic’s long-term impact on patient care

Researchers will be tracking COVID-19's impact on healthcare for many years to come.

Dapagliflozin a cost-effective treatment for HFrEF at its current price point

Researchers found that the SGLT2 inhibitor had similar value among patients with and without diabetes, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

Cancer patients after PCI: Key statistics every cardiologist should know

Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.

13% of TAVR patients develop acute kidney injury, increasing their risk of in-hospital mortality

Chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure and liver disease are just some of the comorbidities associated with a greater risk of AKI.

Clinical

Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems

Myval TAVR valve associated with positive durability data after 4 years

Medicare now covers TriClip procedures for patients with symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation

World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance

FDA issues Class I recall on infant heated wire circuits prone to disconnect