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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.

Imaging specialist Rebecca Hahn explores key details about the Evoque TTVR device
Rebecca Hahn, MD, discussed key takeaways from the TRISCEND II trial for the Edwards Lifesciences Evoque TTVR valve and shared additional details related to patient selection and implanting the device.
New research highlights rising interest in LBBAP
The first patient has been enrolled in a new study of an optimized lead for LBBAP, an area with an explosion of interest in EP as a way to improve patient outcomes.
AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes
An advanced algorithm was trained to evaluate more than 100 different details about the inside of a patient's eye. Its ability to identify high-risk patients was comparable to more traditional techniques, exciting researchers.
Black, rural and low-income PAD patients are less likely to receive high-quality care
"This research should be a call to health systems, policymakers and other stakeholders to make it easier for patients—especially the most vulnerable patients—to access PAD-specific care," one cardiologist explained.
FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported
Maquet Cardiovascular, a subsidiary of Getinge, is recalling two of its endoscopic vessel harvesting devices due to issues with different pieces bending, peeling or detaching during use. Some of the company's other EVH devices were recently involved in a separate recall for similar reasons.

Stop fast-tracking medical trainees so they can join fight against COVID-19, AHA urges

One side effect of this unprecedented time is that many fourth-year medical students are being asked to join the pandemic’s front lines before they have even graduated.

April 16, 2020

Better than butter: Olive oil associated with significant improvements in heart health

Substituting butter, margarine, mayonnaise or dairy fat with olive oil can lower a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and total cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

April 16, 2020

New virtual clinic simplifies diabetes care

DreaMed Diabetes has launched a new virtual clinic for patients with type 1 diabetes.

April 16, 2020

Just 6% of home blood pressure monitors have been validated for accuracy, Australian study finds

“If the devices haven’t been properly validated for accuracy, treatment decisions could be based on incorrect information.”

April 15, 2020

Researchers fear high doses of chloroquine ‘might be toxic’ for coronavirus patients

Researchers examining chloroquine (CQ), an antimalarial medication often suggested as a potential treatment for COVID-19, ended their study early over fears that patients were at an increased risk of significant heart complications.

April 15, 2020

Former FDA commish Gottlieb is bullhorning COVID-19 recovery. Who’s listening?

It’s been just about a year since Scott Gottlieb, MD, resigned as FDA commissioner. The COVID-19 crisis has drawn him back into the public eye. Could he become more influential now than ever?

April 14, 2020

Most pre-COVID telemed visits deemed appropriate across 5 specialties

As the COVID crisis nudges patients as well as providers to give telemedicine a try, a new study shows the option may have had momentum even if the pandemic hadn’t happened.

April 14, 2020

Patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may require more aggressive, modern treatments

Treating coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may require a more aggressive treatment approach than normal, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

April 14, 2020

Clinical

Imaging specialist Rebecca Hahn explores key details about the Evoque TTVR device

New research highlights rising interest in LBBAP

AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes

Black, rural and low-income PAD patients are less likely to receive high-quality care

FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported