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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.

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients
Robotic and traditional mitral valve repair surgeries are mostly associated with similar outcomes when treating elderly patients. In some ways, however, robotic procedures may be preferred.
Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures
Consulting fees and other vendor payments do not appear to be directly influencing U.S. physicians to implant more Watchman devices. Researcher Alexander Kolomaya, MD, discussed his team's findings on this topic.
AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy
Researchers have developed a deep learning model that can spot longitudinal changes in patients' brain imaging that could be indicative of cancer recurrence.
AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation
Advanced AI can provide real-time feedback to cardiologists, helping them deliver high-quality care.

Electronic blood vessels show early potential to improve treatments, empower clinicians

It's still early, but the technology could represent a massive step forward in vascular health.

SGLT2 inhibitors associated with consistent cardiovascular benefits

The study's authors explored data from six different randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

Lessons from the past: Comparing Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis to Eisenhower’s heart attack

There are many similarities, and a few key differences, between the two moments, according to a new analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine.

‘He is the superspreader’: Trump likely had COVID-19 before Rose Garden event and debate, cardiologist warns

How long, exactly, has President Donald Trump had COVID-19? When did he first test positive?

Rare COVID-19 pneumonia complication makes patient management ‘extremely challenging,’ radiologists warn

NHS physicians recently explored this emerging concern, highlighting the case of a 54-year-old man who died just two hours after presenting at the ED.

How flu vaccines may help limit COVID-19 among CVD patients

Ongoing studies related to seasonal influenza are suddenly getting more attention than before.

National Academies emphasize equity in recommendations for COVID vaccine allocation

Demand is sure to outstrip supply when a safe and effective COVID vaccine initially enters mass production. First in line to receive the inoculation should be the 5% slice of the population doing essential work to help fight the pandemic.

RapidAI approved for CMS add-on payment; algorithm pinpoints COVID-19, plus more vendor news

Also, ASNC launches new imaging app, Siemens partners with WakeMed, and Dyad Medical balloons its fundraising total.

Clinical

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients

Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures

AI predicts pediatric cancer recurrence with impressive accuracy

AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation