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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.

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
Is long-term melatonin use safe? New study highlights heart risks
Taking melatonin for a year could increase a person's risk of developing heart failure by 90%. While more research is still needed to confirm these findings, the data suggest patients should think twice about relying on melatonin to sleep.
GLP-1 drugs and healthy lifestyle choices work in tandem to protect the heart
The rise of these medications continues to be one of the biggest stories in healthcare.
Transcaval access a safe, effective alternative during Impella implants
In some cases, researchers noted, cardiologists may need to rely on transcaval access during the treatment of a high-risk heart failure patient.
Insulin pumps recalled due to malfunction risk—users warned to update software
The new Class I recall covers nearly 18,000 insulin pumps distributed throughout the United States. While this is not a product removal, users are being urged to update their devices immediately.

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.

Embrace plant-based foods, limit most meats to avoid heart disease

The expert analysis includes insights taken from observational studies and large clinical trials.

Undergoing TAVR and mitral valve interventions during a single hospital visit may put patients at risk

The risk of in-hospital mortality, for instance, increased considerably when patients underwent TAVR and a mitral procedure.

TAVR still comparable to surgery after 8 years

When it comes to the risk of structural valve deterioration, however, one treatment option clearly outperforms the other.

Go fish? Omega-3 fatty acids boost outcomes, reduce cardiovascular mortality

In addition, the team reported, an EPA monotherapy appears to be more beneficial than a mix of EPA and DHA.

Researchers explored the "prolonged physiological impact of COVID-19" in a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.

Clinical

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

Is long-term melatonin use safe? New study highlights heart risks

GLP-1 drugs and healthy lifestyle choices work in tandem to protect the heart

Transcaval access a safe, effective alternative during Impella implants

Insulin pumps recalled due to malfunction risk—users warned to update software