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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.

Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease
When the FDA approved elamipretide for the treatment of Barth syndrome, not everyone agreed with the agency's decision.
MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future
Noninvasive coronary CT angiography is growing more and more important as time goes on, helping cardiologists make critical treatment decisions. Carlos Collet, MD, PhD, discussed the technique's potential to be a real game-changer for patient care in a new interview.
Is long-term melatonin use safe? New study highlights heart risks
Taking melatonin for a year could increase a person's risk of developing heart failure by 90%. While more research is still needed to confirm these findings, the data suggest patients should think twice about relying on melatonin to sleep.
GLP-1 drugs and healthy lifestyle choices work in tandem to protect the heart
The rise of these medications continues to be one of the biggest stories in healthcare.

CMS quality initiative will overburden practices ‘still reeling’ from COVID-19, ACR and others warn

Physicians are urging the agency to ease reporting requirements and data collection, according to a letter shared recently.

All radiologists likely to encounter COVID-19 vaccine side effects in coming months, experts say

Massachusetts General Hospital rads outlined steps providers can take to limit unnecessary follow-up care in these situations, sharing their guidance in JACR.

AFib and atrial flutter in the United States: 5 key takeaways from a new analysis

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, shines new light on a significant health issue.

Cardiologist donates $1M to fund heart disease research as tribute to ‘selfless, loving’ wife

The funds will go toward establishing the Carol S. O’Neill Structural Heart Disease Research Fund.

FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, sending into circulation the first such medicine requiring just one shot.

‘I have so much hope now’: Patient thrives after undergoing 2 heart valve replacement procedures

Both procedures were a part of a clinical trial—and both occurred at the same facility.

MIND diet, a combination of Mediterranean and DASH diets, associated with cardiac and cognitive benefits

Researchers evaluated the imaging results and dietary habits of more than 2,500 adults, sharing their analysis in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Epilepsy groups investigate FDA warning that lamotrigine could harm patients with heart problems

The International League Against Epilepsy and American Epilepsy Society formed a task force to investigate this new warning, sharing its findings in Epilepsia Open.

Clinical

Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

CCTA will play an essential role in the cath labs of the future

Is long-term melatonin use safe? New study highlights heart risks

GLP-1 drugs and healthy lifestyle choices work in tandem to protect the heart