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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.

Mayo Clinic debuts its AI-powered virtual nursing assistant
The nonprofit health system said the new tool has been in development since 2024 and is currently being used by thousands of nurses at its hospitals. The generative AI pulls information from disparate systems into one place, including patient records and care protocols.
World’s most populous country gains access to Medtronic’s newest TAVR valve
Medtronic developed the self-expanding Evolut FX+ TAVR system with improved coronary access in mind. The FDA-approved device has now officially launched in India.
New registry helps hospitals expand outpatient services for heart patients
The initiation of the ACC Ambulatory Surgical Center Registry comes at a time when hospitals are expanding their structural heart programs. The registry is providing valuable details about which patients should stay at the hospital and which can be treated in an outpatient setting.
FDA highlights risks of evaluating blood pressure with unauthorized medical devices
The agency emphasized that many over-the-counter technologies marketed for this purpose have not been properly evaluated.
Joysticks recalled after power wheelchairs move on their own, injuring a patient
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Mo-Vis BVBA joysticks after a faulty firmware version was linked to the malfunction. Users will need to have their devices upgraded.

‘The fight is not over’: Cardiologists urge health systems to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Choosing not to be vaccinated, the groups emphasized, puts cardiovascular patients at risk.

US achieves 70% vaccination rate

The U.S. has achieved a 70% vaccination rate against COVID-19 among adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Risk of death higher among Black heart attack patients in underserved communities

Black patients from underserved communities are 19% more likely to die after an acute myocardial infarction than white patients from the same region.

Early rhythm control therapy beneficial for AFib patients with suspected heart failure

According to the study's authors, their findings suggest that "all patients with signs or symptoms of heart failure should be considered for rhythm control therapy within a year of being diagnosed with AFib."

Largest study of its kind highlights the link between COVID-19 and heart attack, stroke

A new analysis reveals that acute MI and ischemic stroke are a part of the clinical landscape of COVID-19 and highlights the need for vaccination against the virus.

Cardiac monitors maintained by specialists more accurate than AI-powered alternatives

The new analysis, presented at Heart Rhythm 2021, focused on patients from an outpatient arrhythmia clinic.

Dapagliflozin associated with better long-term outcomes for HFrEF patients

Findings from the study may be helpful in conveying the benefits of dapagliflozin treatment to patients with HFrEF, the authors said.

Stroke recovery specialists raise $25M to expand business

The funds are expected to go toward bringing in new employees and making other key additions as the company ramps up production of its flagship platform.

Clinical

Mayo Clinic debuts its AI-powered virtual nursing assistant

World’s most populous country gains access to Medtronic’s newest TAVR valve

New registry helps hospitals expand outpatient services for heart patients

FDA highlights risks of evaluating blood pressure with unauthorized medical devices

Joysticks recalled after power wheelchairs move on their own, injuring a patient