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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.

Exhaustion and solidarity: Cardiologists share experiences from front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is collecting first-hand accounts from healthcare workers all over the world who have been diagnosing, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients.

March 27, 2020

COVID-19 cases cause big losses for hospitals

Hospitals are facing “massive losses” treating patients with COVID-19––even with higher reimbursement for service, according to a new study from Strata Decision.

March 27, 2020

Risk of death skyrockets when COVID-19 patients have both CVD and myocardial injury

Mortality rates for COVID-19 patients jump significantly when they have underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD) and myocardial injury, according to new research out of China.

March 27, 2020

Nearly half of all serious cardiac events among pregnant women with heart disease are preventable

A significant number of life-threatening complications in pregnant women with heart disease could be prevented altogether, according to new findings published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

March 26, 2020

Putting it all on the line: Caring for COVID-19 patients leads to depression, distress for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers diagnosing, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients are experiencing a significant psychological burden and may develop poor mental health outcomes.

March 26, 2020

More cardiology conferences canceled over COVID-19 concerns

Healthcare conferences all over the world have been delayed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and two more significant cancellations have been announced that impact cardiology professionals.

March 26, 2020

Fewer treatments, higher readmission rates: Tracking outcomes for homeless patients after heart attacks

Homeless patients receive fewer treatments and experience higher readmission rates when hospitalized for a heart attack than other patients, according to new findings published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

March 25, 2020

Aetna waives costs for COVID-19 treatment

Health insurer Aetna, owned by CVS Health, has opted to waive cost-sharing and co-pays for commercially insured members of the company when it comes to care for COVID-19.

March 25, 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