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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.

New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care
One of the study's most significant findings was that patients managed using the advanced AI software saw LDL cholesterol drops of 18.7 mg/dL, with a 15% reduction in their risk of a cardiac event. Even patients with no calcified plaque saw significant changes in care management.
First patient treated with BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a mechanically-expanded valve
A heart team chose to perform BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a failed Lotus device to help minimize the risk of complications. These scenarios will likely grow more and more common as patients outlive their TAVR valves.
AHA data challenge explores links between inflammation and heart disease
Are care teams doing enough to take on inflammation? The American Heart Association hopes this new research initiative can help answer that question, and many others.
FDA recalls real-time glucose monitors after 56 injuries
Receivers on active glucose monitors manufactured by Dexcom are reportedly failing to send alerts when a patient’s blood sugar levels are dangerously high or low. There have been no deaths linked to the malfunction.
What is chronic venous insufficiency? Cardiologist shares perspective on President Trump’s diagnosis
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. He underwent a complete evaluation due to swelling in his legs, the White House announced, and is in “excellent health” otherwise.

A real update on artificial sweeteners: Saccharin does not lead to diabetes in healthy adults

Researchers explained that their findings were different from previous studies because they took a wide variety of factors, including underlying health conditions, into account.

HHS goes live with online locator of COVID-countering therapeutic drugs

The agency has posted an interactive map showing the locations of drug distributors that have recently received shipments of two monoclonal antibody medications good for treating COVID-19.

Dr. Makary to U.S. hospital leadership: ‘Let’s stop arguing and be pragmatic’ about COVID immunization

When it comes to administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the people most in need of immunization, hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are botching the operation.

Alcohol consumption, even just a daily glass of wine, leads to a heightened risk of AFib

Researchers tracked data from more than 107,000 patients, completing what is believed to be the largest study of its kind.

College campuses both COVID superspreaders and COVID busters

Of 30 nationally representative college campuses in the U.S., 17 had COVID-19 outbreaks that spread to neighboring communities as classes resumed for the fall.

When perception is reality: Readmission rates higher among CVD patients who think they’ll be back

A new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines trends in readmission rates among CVD patients.

Cardiologist urges patients not to follow keto diet, calling it ‘a mistake’

“The keto diet, I believe, is based on misinformation," he said.

Motion sensors confirm that staying active lowers your risk of CVD—and the more you move, the lower the risk

Researchers turned to accelerometers, lightweight motion sensors that can be attached to a user’s wrist, to investigate this topic.

Clinical

New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care

First patient treated with BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a mechanically-expanded valve

AHA data challenge explores links between inflammation and heart disease

FDA recalls real-time glucose monitors after 56 injuries

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Cardiologist shares perspective on President Trump’s diagnosis