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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.

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father
Some of the claims in the lawsuit, brought against Novant Health by Kyle Horton, MD, are backed by a report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR
"TAVR has been associated with better valve hemodynamics and a lower risk of structural valve deterioration over time compared with SAVR," researchers wrote. "This benefit may be particularly relevant for diabetes patients who face higher risks of vascular complications."
DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing the adoption of some COVID-era prescription practices around certain controlled substances. The agency published a framework to guide any such changes Jan. 17.
Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge
Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's.
Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025
Cardiologists shared updated data on Medtronic's ICM and PFA offerings during AF Symposium 2025 in Boston.

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Combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can induce CV mortality, heart failure

The meta-analysis included data from more than 950,000 patients.

Blood transfusions limit brain damage, lead to ‘profoundly improved’ stroke outcomes

Blood substitution therapy removes inflammatory cells from the body, limiting some of the more extreme side effects associated with experiencing a stroke.

Healing damaged hearts: New breakthrough could change cardiac care as we know it

Chemists have uncovered a new technique that could make it possible to heal a patient’s damaged heart tissue after a myocardial infarction (MI).

Veterans experience worse PCI outcomes at community hospitals than VA facilities

There was a 33% increase in a patient’s hazard for mortality if they received care at a community hospital.

Major U.S. airport launches onsite COVID-19 testing, with results in less than 1 hour

It's believed to be the first such facility to implement a rapid testing program and is powered by Dignity Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco and GoHealth Urgent Care.

Blood pressure medications boost COVID-19 survival rates

The study's authors explored data from more than 28,000 patients.

Nursing homes, assisted living centers expect COVID-caused closings

Unless there’s a turnaround from the high costs and low revenues of the COVID healthcare economy, more than 70% of nursing homes and 64% of assisted living communities will not be here a year from now.

TAVR outcomes similar after conscious sedation and general anesthesia

The new research out of Germany suggests both strategies are safe and effective for patients.

Clinical

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father

Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR

DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations

Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge

Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025