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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.

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CDC recommends pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

Following reports of a rare blood clot reaction, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine out of “an abundance of caution.”

Sedentary lifestyle doubles risk of death from COVID-19

An active lifestyle may be one of the best defenses against COVID-19, according to a new study that revealed inactivity contributes to higher rates of death among infected patients.

Risk of death, stroke increases with age for TAVR patients

The risk of post-TAVR pacemaker implantation also goes up when treating elderly patients.

Is the Mediterranean diet still good for the heart if you include lean meat?

The Mediterranean diet typically prioritizes eating fruits and vegetables and limiting fatty foods and animal products.

COVID-19 patients undergoing TAVR may face a higher risk of death

The study included data from more than 3,000 TAVR patients who received care from January 2020 to January 2021.

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Endologix acquires medical device company focused on peripheral artery disease

PQ Bypass, the company Endologix acquired, has gained significant attention for its Detour platform, an investigational treatment for percutaneous femoral-popliteal bypass.

New research highlights the close connection between diabetes and cardiovascular issues

Chronic coronary syndromes can more than triple a person's chances of developing diabetes, researchers found.

Specialists complete first procedure in historic head-to-head TAVR study

The global trial is designed to compare TAVR systems from Medtronic and Edwards Lifesciences when treating patients with small annuli.

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