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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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns
The veteran interventional cardiologist claims he was pushed out after repeatedly asking for more coverage from cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to other improvements. The hospital, meanwhile, described the lawsuit as a “collection of false allegations."
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields
Cardiac surgeons see significant value in AI's ability to assist clinicians with administrative tasks and patient selection. When it comes to making clinical decisions, however, there is still a certain amount of skepticism.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority
"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."

Inflammatory foods—think red meat and sugary drinks—increase the risk of heart disease, stroke

The researchers emphasized the value of green leafy vegetables, yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee, tea and wine.

Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients

"In patients with COVID-19, we continue to see a relentless, self-amplifying cycle of inflammation and clotting in the body," one researcher said.

Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Ranger drug-coated balloon

The newly approved solution was designed for the treatment of patients with PAD in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery.

How ticagrelor or clopidogrel use can impact PCI outcomes

The authors tracked data from more than 62,000 adult patients who received treatment from November 2011 to March 2019.

Facebook still providing safe spaces for COVID misinformers

Someone somewhere introduced the theory that a COVID-19 vaccine will alter the DNA of anyone unwise enough to receive it. Did that person know this to be a crock and put it out there just for the fun of it?

U.S. News out with the best nursing homes in a time of COVID

California is the state with the most nursing homes to rate as high-performing with five stars in U.S. News & World Report’s latest listing of the best such facilities in the country.

Risk of death nearly doubles when hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a history of heart failure

A history of heart failure was also associated with longer lengths of stay and an increased risk of mechanical ventilation.

Myocarditis may be less common among COVID-19 patients than previously believed

Researchers reviewed autopsy data from 22 different studies, sharing their findings in Cardiovascular Pathology.

Clinical

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields

New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority