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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.

Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF
The new meta-analysis included data from nearly 18,000 patients. Overall, patient outcomes were quite similar for patients who did and did not undergo beta-blocker therapy.
Oral heart failure drug receives FDA’s fast track designation
A clinical trial focused on patients with HFpEF is expected to be completed by July 2026.
Did Boston Scientific pull the plug too early on TAVR devices? Cardiologists weigh in
Boston Scientific stopped selling its Acurate TAVR systems after they underperformed in a few key trials and failed to gain FDA approval. Was it the right call?
FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring
According to Hexoskin, the newly cleared technology offers significant value for hospitals and health systems as well as researchers conducting clinical trials.
Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States
“This study represents a major step forward in how we respond to cardiac arrest in the United States,” explained Monique Starks, MD, principal investigator. “By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardiac arrest and treatment."

Empagliflozin improves outcomes for non-diabetic HFrEF patients

Treatment with empagliflozin for six months was associated with several key improvements. This suggests that, yes, SGLT2 inhibitors can be recommended for HFrEF patients who don't have diabetes.

During a government-regulated lockdown in Argentina, patients admitted to the emergency department were much more likely to have high blood pressure.

Obese COVID-19 patients face a greater risk of in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation

“These observations support rigorous adherence to COVID-19 prevention strategies in obese individuals of all ages,” the researchers wrote.

Face masks give no additional COVID defense to social distancing: Danish study

Mask wearers are no better defended against COVID-19 than their mask-shunning counterparts, according to a Danish study of almost 5,000 people, roughly half of whom wore face masks as COVID-19 protection in April and May.

Transcatheter repair for tricuspid regurgitation is safe and effective

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair consistently led to improved outcomes for patients with tricuspid regurgitation.

Eating eggs can increase your risk of diabetes by up to 60%

The analysis, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, included more than 8,000 adults.

Fauci discusses the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, when a COVID-19 vaccine may be available and much more

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, a central figure in the White House Coronavirus Task Force, spoke at length about COVID-19 during the AHA's Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual meeting.

$500K on the table in AI vs. COVID contest

Nonprofit competition organizer XPrize is partnering with global tech consultancy Cognizant to award AI innovators in a pandemic response challenge.

Clinical

Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF

Oral heart failure drug receives FDA’s fast track designation

Did Boston Scientific pull the plug too early on TAVR devices? Cardiologists weigh in

FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States