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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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns
The veteran interventional cardiologist claims he was pushed out after repeatedly asking for more coverage from cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to other improvements. The hospital, meanwhile, described the lawsuit as a “collection of false allegations."
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields
Cardiac surgeons see significant value in AI's ability to assist clinicians with administrative tasks and patient selection. When it comes to making clinical decisions, however, there is still a certain amount of skepticism.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority
"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."

Cardiologists sound alarm on ongoing methamphetamine epidemic

Methamphetamine-related heart failure hospitalizations increased 585% from 2008 to 2018, researchers found.

CVS: Pandemic influenced personal health improvements

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many people to take control of their health, according to the 2021 Health Care Insights Survey from CVS Health.

RSNA’s $30M policy did not insure against COVID-19 cancellation, judge rules

The society was seeking coverage for losses related to last year's annual meeting, but a federal judge said the event insurance clearly excluded communicable diseases.

Bayer's big news: Finerenone gains FDA approval for patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes

The medication is approved for slowing CKD progression in patients with type 2 diabetes. It can also reduce a patient's risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death.

Imaging technique could help predict heart rhythm issues among COVID-19 patients

"This is a safe and affordable new data point that can clue us in about who might develop atrial fibrillation," one researcher said.

Additional experience pays off when performing endovascular treatments

Researchers tracked the outcomes of more than 4,500 procedures performed over five years, sharing their findings in Stroke.

Echocardiogram add-on predicts patients at risk of developing heart problems from COVID-19

Speckle-tracking strain is a safe, affordable way to gain clues into who may develop atrial fibrillation and require additional monitoring down the road.

A fresh look at why high-fat diets can lead to atherosclerosis

Researchers in Japan are focused on uncovering new data on the body's response to a high-fat diet, hoping their work can lead to improved treatment options in the future.

Clinical

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields

New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority