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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.

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.
Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one.
Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses
With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.
Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment
Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.
At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving
Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary.

How valve type and anesthesia strategy affect 1-year TAVR outcomes

Researchers in Germany explored data from more than 400 TAVR patients, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Heart failure patients face a substantial risk of pneumonia

The study's authors explored data from two different clinical trials, focusing on patients with HFrEF and HFpEF.

A closer look at how subtle changes in the heart can lead to arrhythmias, death

“What surprised me is that such small changes in electrolyte values have such dramatic effects,” one researcher said.

FDA approves dapagliflozin for chronic kidney disease

Dapagliflozin can help patients with CKD lower their risk of adverse renal and cardiovascular outcomes, the FDA said in a statement.

Risk of a permanent pacemaker after valve-in-valve TAVR is low, especially when using newer heart valves

The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, focused on data from the VIVID registry.

Health workers robustly respond to facemask promotion, go predictably separate ways on vaccination

If two regional studies published May 3 are reflective of all U.S. healthcare workers’ attitudes toward the present pandemic, facemask wearing is spotty and vaccination rates are more variable by demographics and attitudes than access.

Processed meats, energy drinks, coconut oil and 5 other popular foods that can damage the heart

Two cardiologists contributed to the analysis, detailing why certain foods and drinks should be avoided.

SCAI 2021: Medtronic pleased with 30-day data on Evolut TAVR systems

Researchers presented 30-day data at the SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions, highlighting the "excellent" outcomes and the importance of constantly working to improve patient care.

Clinical

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving