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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.   

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COVID-19 may do long-term damage to the heart and blood vessels of young adults

Young adults who had COVID-19—even those who never had strong symptoms—may go on to have significant cardiovascular issues later in life.

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Fish oil supplements linked to potentially fatal heart rhythm issues

Certain patients face a "significantly greater risk of AFib" if they take fish oil supplements, the study's authors reported. 

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Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of death from CVD

The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21. 

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1 in 10 patients with post-TAVR infective endocarditis have a stroke, increasing risk of death by 90%

When patients with post-TAVR infective endocarditis have a stroke, their risk of in-hospital mortality and all-cause mortality after one year both skyrocket. 

Abbott launches new clinical trial focused on treating AFib, heart failure at the same time

The TAP-CHF trial is expected to enroll up to 100 AFib patients with a history of HFpEF. 

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Exposure to secondhand smoke leads to a 35% higher risk of heart failure

The full analysis is scheduled to be presented May 16 at ACC.21.

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Children face long-term hypertension risk after surgery for congenital heart disease

Researchers emphasized the importance of these findings, noting that hypertension can lead to significant cardiovascular complications.

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Smile for the camera: Cardiologists around the world performing live procedures for charity

The global event, now in its second year, is raising money for Doctors Without Borders. 

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