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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.

2 new recalls announced for extended-release metformin due to contamination

More lots of extended-release metformin have been recalled due to high levels of NDMA, a contaminant associated with cancer.

Hydroxychloroquine ‘not an effective treatment’ for COVID-19, leads to longer hospital stays

The study's authors explored data from more than 1,500 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and more than 3,000 who received usual care.

Calculating COVID Countermeasures at Scale

In response to the COVID pandemic, most hospitals have adopted a policy of curtailing elective clinical and surgical services while preserving urgent/semi-urgent and inpatient care in order to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE), and to reduce patient and personnel exposure to infection, while providing for surge capacity in the event of wider dissemination.

Why metoprolol should be the beta-blocker of choice for heart attack patients

While metoprolol was linked with limiting infarct size, two other beta-blockers—atenolol and propranolol—were not associated with such improvements.

Cardiologist calls out Trump for downplaying COVID-19, spreading ‘misinformation’

A Miami cardiologist is speaking out about the “irresponsible” way President Donald Trump has acted following his COVID-19 diagnosis.

ACE inhibitor use prior to hospitalization boosts survival for COVID-19 patients

A “similar, but weaker" association was observed for angiotensinogen II receptor blockers.

‘These data do not give us hope’: COVID-19 cases rebound immediately when states lift social distancing policies

The study's authors explored data from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Investigation reveals COVID-19 contamination within CT scanner

Ribonucleic acid was only found in the modality's inward airflow filter, which is a positive sign, according to a team of Italian researchers.

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