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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.

US recommends pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

The FDA and CDC announced the recommendation in a new joint statement. Nearly 7 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in the United States so far.

How early marijuana use affects the heart later in life

Researchers used ultrasound imaging to examine the hearts of young adults who smoked marijuana and those who did not. Their full analysis was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology

New research points to a better strategy for cardiovascular risk assessment

The team sees significant potential in its findings, though they still hope to make the technique "simpler and more clinically implementable."

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being investigated for possible blood clot risk

The European Medicines Agency is investigating the issue with help from the FDA. At this stage, the group emphasized that it remains unclear if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is associated with any specific blood clot risk.

Abbott’s next-generation device for tricuspid heart valve repair gains CE mark approval

The device is only approved in the United States for investigational use at this time.

Uninterrupted OAC therapy for PCI patients leads to cost savings, shorter lengths of stay

Putting OAC therapy on hold does have its own benefits, the authors wrote, but uninterrupted OAC therapy is still the better choice.

Radiologists’ public service message underscores need to educate patients on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Physicians called on imaging societies, clinicians and news media to spread awareness about vaccine-related swollen lymph nodes.

Metformin shows promise for treating polycystic kidney disease

Typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, metformin may also provide value as a treatment option for a serious, potentially fatal kidney disease.

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