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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.

FDA issues warning about Olympus ligating devices after 113 injuries
The nylon loop on some devices can fail to release while removing polyps. Because of the severe risk to patient health, the FDA has designated this recall a Class I.
Patient communication AI company receives $65M in funding from private equity
Artera, a company that utilizes AI for patient communications, made the announcement while revealing it has achieved $100 million in annual revenue. Its products use AI for follow-ups after patient care, in addition to supporting clinical decisions.
Interventional cardiology groups unite to push the specialty forward
SCAI and CRT have announced a new partnership focused on education, advocacy and research.
3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation
The sensor-guided device delivers continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid left ventricular pacing during TAVR procedures. Back in 2023, it was at the heart of a $253 million acquisition.
Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’
Hemostemix believes its new cell therapy platform can help treat peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other serious medical conditions. The company plans on scooping up multiple practices to conduct additional research and increase the use of its platform.

How fracking affects the health of heart failure patients

Fracking was linked to an especially high risk of hospitalization for HFpEF and HFrEF patients.

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

COVID-19 passes heart disease as No. 1 cause of death in US

An estimated 15% of the country has now had COVID-19.

COVID-19 led to a surge in overdose-related cardiac arrests

The authors emphasized the importance of investing in "substance use treatment, harm reduction, and structural drivers of overdose" as the pandemic continues.

The best diet after a heart attack

The authors explored data from more than 800 patients with coronary heart disease, sharing their findings in Plos Medicine.

Hydroxychloroquine unable to limit spread, or severity, of COVID-19 after exposure

There are no benefits to treating patients with hydroxychloroquine after they have already been exposed to COVID-19, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Women face a higher risk of heart failure, death after their first severe heart attack

Women were also seen less regularly by a cardiovascular specialist.

Traveling nurses, ‘rationing’ ICU doctors tell the current COVID story in words and actions

As is so often the case with COVID-19, the numbers sketch out a dauntingly vast landscape while the anecdotes paint portraits of affected human denizens.

The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.

Clinical

FDA issues warning about Olympus ligating devices after 113 injuries

Patient communication AI company receives $65M in funding from private equity

Interventional cardiology groups unite to push the specialty forward

3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation

Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’