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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.

Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease
When the FDA approved elamipretide for the treatment of Barth syndrome, not everyone agreed with the agency's decision.
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.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.
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.

Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults

The NHS employee is now being investigated for 13 different crimes, including the murder of a 75-year-old stroke patient.

FDA announces recall of blood lead tests due to 'significant concerns'

Any patients assessed by these tests may need to have their results reviewed by a specialist.

Cardiologist makes history, completes LAAO with new 3D ICE catheter

An interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, carried out the procedure.

Risk score predicts outcomes for heart failure patients undergoing TEER

The new analysis included data from nearly 700 patients who underwent TEER, formerly known as TMVR, over an eight-year period.

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Teens are getting the COVID vaccine—even when parents say not to

With the U.S. opening approved COVID-19 vaccines to those 12 and older, teenagers are opting in on inoculations.

Pandemic worsened mental health conditions among healthcare workers

More than half of healthcare workers reported at least one adverse mental health condition tied to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19, new data from the CDC reveals.

Southern-style diets linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death—Mediterranean diet has the opposite effect

Regularly eating a Southern-style diet full of added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages can do harm to a person's cardiovascular system.

Prasugrel outperforms ticagrelor among PCI patients

The study's authors tracked data from more than 3,000 patients who underwent PCI for acute coronary syndrome.

Clinical

Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease

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

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

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