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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.

Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits
Researchers tracked nearly 1,000 SAVR patients, presenting eight-year data at the Heart Valve Society’s annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt.
AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women
“This is the perfect technique to identify high-risk patients who would benefit from intensive therapies,” imaging specialist Gudrun Feuchtner, MD, told Cardiovascular Business.
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns
A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.
Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women
Coronary artery disease is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, and they often receive less guideline-recommended care than men. Why do these disparities persist? And what can today’s healthcare providers do to bring about change?
Cardiologist-founded startup announces FDA clearance, first uses of new TAVR pacing system
“The device takes variability out of the procedure by giving the operator full control while automating ramp-up and back-up algorithms," according to a clinician who used the new technology. "The TAVR procedure is simplified, reducing physician and staff workload."

Ventilators? PPE? Those COVID concerns are so five months ago

Early on in the COVID crisis, many hospital-based healthcare workers moved around to serve in COVID hotspots hurting for staff. They did so at scale and at will. Those were the good old days.

A healthy blood pressure in middle age may limit brain damage later in life

The study's authors explored data from more than 37,000 adults.

Adding more plant-based foods makes Mediterranean diet even better for cardiovascular health

The study, published in Heart, examined how even minor dietary changes can affect a person's health.

Another pro athlete, football player Tommy Sweeney, diagnosed with COVID-related myocarditis

A cardiologist detected Sweeney’s condition during a mandatory checkup.

New technique for heart bypass surgery could limit patient discomfort, lower costs

The updated approach relies solely on CT imaging data and does not require a catheter.

Standing up for your health: Research links sedentary behavior with heart failure risk among older women

“Our message is simple: sit less and move more,” one researcher said.

COVID crisis in Nebraska: ‘We’re watching a system breaking in front of us and we’re helpless to stop it’

The hospital many consider the best prepared in the U.S. to handle a pandemic prior to the COVID crisis now finds itself “on an absolutely catastrophic path.”

New technique could reduce heart attack-induced heart failure

“The clinical implications of this discovery are significant,” one researcher said.

Clinical

Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits

AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women

Cardiologist-founded startup announces FDA clearance, first uses of new TAVR pacing system