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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.

FDA approves use of ticagrelor for high-risk CAD patients

Ticagrelor has been approved by the FDA for reducing the risk of a first heart attack or stroke in high-risk coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.

Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine prescriptions skyrocketed in early stages of COVID-19 pandemic

The use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments has been one of the pandemic’s biggest stories, with some studies revealing promise and others offering reasons for concern.

27% of Americans would reject COVID-19 vaccine

Just 7 in 10 Americans said they would get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll, with 15% of adults saying they definitely and 12% saying they probably would not get the vaccine.

For high-risk AF patients, NOACs outperform warfarin

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are a valuable treatment option for atrial fibrillation patients with a prior intracranial hemorrhage, according to new findings published in JAMA Network Open.

FDA approves emergency use of Abiomed’s Impella RP heart pump for certain COVID-19 patients

The emergency use authorization covers patients who experience right-sided heart failure following left ventricular assist device implantation, myocardial infarction, heart transplant or open-heart surgery.

How health literacy can impact heart failure patients

The study's authors emphasized the importance of interventions such as patient communication and education.

FDA recalls multiple lots of extended-release metformin due to contamination

The FDA is pushing for a voluntary recall of certain lots of extended-release metformin after lab tests revealed unacceptable levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine.

Cancer patients with COVID-19 have higher risk of death

Cancer patients also diagnosed with COVID-19 are much more likely to die compared to the general public, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

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