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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.

FDA clears next-generation cardiac mapping software
San Diego-based Vektor Medical first secured FDA clearance for the AI-powered technology back in 2021. This updated announcement covers the latest version, which includes atrial flutter mapping and several other new features.
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues. In 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent
According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

Laser-assisted IVC filter removal device earns FDA’s breakthrough device designation

The FDA’s decision was based in part on two independent clinical studies published in 2020.

Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus

The world’s largest medical imaging conference will return to Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 28, after the pandemic forced its in-person cancellation in 2020.

COVID-19 vaccination opinions vary by political affiliation

Which Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and which are saying no to the vaccines can be predicted along political party lines.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandated for healthcare workers?

As COVID-19 cases rise again, the pressing question of whether vaccinations should be required for healthcare workers is gaining attention.

PCI recommended in high-risk SCAD cases

The authors tracked data from more than 400 SCAD patients, sharing their findings in Heart.

Heart failure specialists raise $80M to ramp up work on new ventricular repair solution

The company also named the newest member of its board of directors.

Discharge medications after LAAO made no impact on the presence of device-related thrombus, researchers found.

FDA pushes for statin warnings to be updated

It has long been believed that patients should not take statins while they are pregnant. Now, however, the FDA is emphasizing that there are certain exceptions to that rule.

Clinical

FDA clears next-generation cardiac mapping software

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent