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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.

Nursing home sued after horrific wound found on dementia patient
After a bout of COVID-19, an 81-year-old woman developed bed sores that became infested with maggots. A lawsuit claims the facility failed to take proper action to treat the injury.
‘A new alternative’: Tiny pacemakers for infants show early promise
A team of pediatric specialists worked closely with representative from Medtronic to develop the new pacemakers. Overall, the tiny devices—approximately one-quarter the size of a traditional pacemaker—were found to be both safe and effective. They are still under development.
Cardiologists make history, complete world’s first robotic transcatheter mitral valve replacements
One of the cardiologists involved in the procedures said they represent "a significant leap forward in structural heart intervention."
FDA approves design updates for Perceval Plus surgical aortic valve
The valve's sutureless, collapsible frame was built to simplify implantation and help patients recover faster following surgery. This updated version features laser-cut details and was shaped using a zero-pressure fixation process.
Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific
The new Self-Centering Guide Catheter was designed to help care teams with the retrograde crossing of the aortic valve during TAVR. Researchers evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the catheter, sharing their experience in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Treatment for 'pre-conditions' may pose more risks than benefits

The risks of treating pre-hypertension, pre-diabetes, and similar conditions may outweigh the benefits of doing so, according to Consumer Reports.

Taking BP meds at bedtime slashes CVD risk

The largest study of its kind has found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime—as opposed to first thing in the morning—lowers heart patients’ risk of death and CV-related illness in the long run.

Atrial fibrillation risk may be higher in American Indians

A study of 300,000 new cases of atrial fibrillation indicates that American Indians may be more prone to the condition than patients in other racial and ethnic groups.

Breastfeeding could keep diabetes, hypertension at bay

Women who breastfeed for more than one year may be less likely to develop diabetes and hypertension.

ACR collaborates with ASTRO on updated radiation therapy guidelines

The American College of Radiology has teamed up with the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) on updated radiation therapy parameters for clinicians.

Weight gain puts collegiate athletes at risk of CVD

Weight gain during early training causes cardiovascular problems for collegiate football players.

ACR, ASTRO update radiation therapy practice parameters

In total, the groups released seven updated practice parameters that describe recommended procedures and considerations to safely administer radiation depending on practice area.

PTSD may increase risk of TIA, stroke

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risk of transient ischemic attack and stroke in middle age.

Clinical

Nursing home sued after horrific wound found on dementia patient

‘A new alternative’: Tiny pacemakers for infants show early promise

Cardiologists make history, complete world’s first robotic transcatheter mitral valve replacements

FDA approves design updates for Perceval Plus surgical aortic valve

Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific