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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.

SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels
SCAI feels this is the best way forward to try lowering mortality rates, but the group is asking cardiologists to help by gathering more data.
Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO
The agreement also will make Boston Scientific the exclusive distributor for the new ICE catheter optimized for left atrial appendage occlusion workflows.
Toddler dies after allegedly being given 10 times too much potassium due to decimal error
A lawsuit contends that De’Markus Page, 2 years old, died because no one at University of Florida Health’s Shands Teaching Hospital spotted the errors, which should have been labeled as a “red flag” by EHR systems.
Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib
Physicians often tell AFib patients they should limit coffee consumption to protect their hearts. This new analysis, however, suggests that may not be necessary.
AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores
Researchers used AI-enabled software developed by Cleerly to evaluate the CCTA results of more than 6,000 patients. The software was consistently effective, identifying patients who may face an increased risk of poor outcomes.

Radial access bests femoral access for PCI on CKD patients

The authors tracked data from more than 7,000 high-risk patients who underwent PCI from January 2000 to January 2021.

Rivaroxaban limits adverse limb and cardiovascular events in surgically treated PAD patients

Rivaroxaban was associated with more bleeding than a placebo, researchers observed, but the overall incidence of such events was still low.

RSNA will require proof of vaccination, masks at this year’s annual meeting

Attendees can offer evidence either prior to the meeting or upon entrance to McCormick Place, with more details to follow.

RSNA 2021 in Chicago to require COVID-19 vaccination, masks

For those who cannot comply, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based professional society said it’s offering a “robust” virtual component for its popular annual meeting that kicks off Nov. 28.

CAC scores help predict TAVR mortality

The analysis, published in Radiology, included more than 300 patients who presented with severe aortic stenosis.

Lignans, found in many plant-based foods, lower the risk of coronary heart disease

The benefit may be even more significant if the individual also eats plenty of fiber.

Small amounts of exercise can help stroke survivors reduce risk of death by 54%

Physical activities such as walking and gardening are especially important after a stroke for younger patients, researchers found.

CDC: COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant people

Pregnant people should get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently released new data on vaccine safety.

Clinical

SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels

Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO

Toddler dies after allegedly being given 10 times too much potassium due to decimal error

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib

AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores