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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.

Cardiologists urge heart attack, stroke patients not to delay medical attention over COVID-19 fears

Is the new coronavirus keeping patients from seeking medical attention?

April 14, 2020

By the numbers: How cardiologists have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive changes for healthcare providers all over the world. A new survey explores that impact on cardiology in great detail.

April 14, 2020

Radiologists should avoid MR imaging COVID-19 patients ‘except where absolutely necessary’

That’s according to new guidance on the deployment of magnetic resonance imaging during the pandemic issued recently by the American College of Radiology.

April 13, 2020

TTVR improves outcomes for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation

Transcatheter edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair (TTVR) is an effective treatment option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), according to a new study published in JACC: Heart Failure.

April 13, 2020

Free COVID-19 training for Volunteer State volunteers, others around US

Healthcare workers stepping outside their comfort zones in Tennessee are being offered free online training in skills needed during the COVID-19 crisis. Many of the materials are open to health workers across the U.S.

April 13, 2020

Even later in life, lifestyle changes can help women reduce risk of stroke

Some middle-aged women may think they have waited too long to reduce their risk of stroke by adopting a healthier lifestyle—that it is too late for such a change to make an impact.

April 13, 2020

Apple, Google combining forces over COVID-19: What are these two really up to?

Last week Apple and Google jointly announced a Bluetooth platform for tracing contacts of people testing positive with COVID-19. The tech world has been buzzing ever since.

April 13, 2020

Assisted-living facilities face uncertain future post-COVID

More than 25,000 facilities dedicated to assisted living dot the the U.S., and the pandemic could deal that easily overlooked industry a lethal blow.

April 13, 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