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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.

Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits
Researchers tracked nearly 1,000 SAVR patients, presenting eight-year data at the Heart Valve Society’s annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt.
AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women
“This is the perfect technique to identify high-risk patients who would benefit from intensive therapies,” imaging specialist Gudrun Feuchtner, MD, told Cardiovascular Business.
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns
A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.
Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women
Coronary artery disease is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, and they often receive less guideline-recommended care than men. Why do these disparities persist? And what can today’s healthcare providers do to bring about change?
Cardiologist-founded startup announces FDA clearance, first uses of new TAVR pacing system
“The device takes variability out of the procedure by giving the operator full control while automating ramp-up and back-up algorithms," according to a clinician who used the new technology. "The TAVR procedure is simplified, reducing physician and staff workload."

Spectacular science: 3D model offers breathtaking look at what happens during a heart attack

So what, exactly, occurs inside the human heart during a myocardial infarction?

Gene-editing specialists raise $63M to combat coronary heart disease

Verve Therapeutics, a healthcare company focused on improving cardiovascular outcomes through gene-editing technology, has raised $63 million in Series A2 financing.

New payment model could save rural hospitals from a post-COVID collapse

The COVID-19 pandemic hit rural hospitals especially hard—and that’s bad news for patients in areas already associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes.

Honoring the nearly 600 US healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, it is difficult to know just how many healthcare workers have lost their lives battling this deadly virus. According to a new project, the number currently sits at 586—and it is expected to continue rising.

Patient access to TAVR centers: 3 key takeaways from a new study

Do patients in the United States have sufficient access to TAVR centers?

Oncology group releases its first clinical radiation therapy guidelines for cervical cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology recommendations cover indications and best practices for using external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy in the postoperative and definitive settings.

AI algorithm predicts glucose levels one hour into the future

Bio Conscious has announced that its AI-powered Diabits app can predict blood glucose levels a full hour into the future—and it has the data to prove it.

Machine learning predicts drug cardiotoxicity

Machine learning is playing a key role in predicting all major forms of drug cardiotoxicity, potentially helping reduce late-stage clinical trial failures.

Clinical

Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits

AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women

Cardiologist-founded startup announces FDA clearance, first uses of new TAVR pacing system