Clinical

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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

Robocath acquired by Stereotaxis

Stereotaxis to acquire robotic PCI company Robocath for up to $45M

The deal includes an upfront payment of $20 million. Stereotaxis could pay up to an additional $25 million if certain regulatory and commercial milestones are met.

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FDA links weight loss pill to ‘unexpected’ cardiovascular risks

The once-daily pill received FDA approval on April 1. However, the agency has requested additional data on multiple potential side effects. 

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PFA associated with heightened stroke risk

PFA is still quite safe overall. However, new data out of EHRA 2026 suggest cardiologists have much to learn about minimizing risk during treatment. 

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Ultraprocessed foods may degrade muscle health, new MRI findings suggest

High consumption of these foods could lead to increased levels of intramuscular fat—a known marker of poor muscle health, according to new research published in Radiology

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ACIP panel given new guidance to shape vaccine recommendations

The shift comes after a federal court struck down sweeping changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule that went into effect in 2026. The committee of medical experts, which advises on policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will have to focus on a cost-benefit analysis in its future analyses.

Video interview with Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, explains the advancements in interventional cardiology the society has championed over the past year. #SCAI

Outgoing SCAI president reflects on a busy year full of partnerships and advocacy

SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, made a major impact on the group—and cardiology as a whole—over the last 12 months. 

Protaryx Transseptal Puncture Device

FDA clears next-gen device for left-heart access

Early data linked the device with short crossing times, reduced fluoro exposure and no device-related adverse events.

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Heartflow sues cardiology AI rival Cleerly over alleged patent infringement

According to Heartflow, Cleerly's actions represent “one of the most egregious examples of piracy in the medical technology industry.” Cleerly commented on the lawsuit, defending the value and integrity of its products.