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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.

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.
Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one.
Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses
With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.
Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment
Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.
At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving
Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary.

New virtual clinic simplifies diabetes care

DreaMed Diabetes has launched a new virtual clinic for patients with type 1 diabetes.

Just 6% of home blood pressure monitors have been validated for accuracy, Australian study finds

“If the devices haven’t been properly validated for accuracy, treatment decisions could be based on incorrect information.”

Researchers fear high doses of chloroquine ‘might be toxic’ for coronavirus patients

Researchers examining chloroquine (CQ), an antimalarial medication often suggested as a potential treatment for COVID-19, ended their study early over fears that patients were at an increased risk of significant heart complications.

Former FDA commish Gottlieb is bullhorning COVID-19 recovery. Who’s listening?

It’s been just about a year since Scott Gottlieb, MD, resigned as FDA commissioner. The COVID-19 crisis has drawn him back into the public eye. Could he become more influential now than ever?

Most pre-COVID telemed visits deemed appropriate across 5 specialties

As the COVID crisis nudges patients as well as providers to give telemedicine a try, a new study shows the option may have had momentum even if the pandemic hadn’t happened.

Patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may require more aggressive, modern treatments

Treating coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may require a more aggressive treatment approach than normal, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Cardiologists urge heart attack, stroke patients not to delay medical attention over COVID-19 fears

Is the new coronavirus keeping patients from seeking medical attention?

By the numbers: How cardiologists have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive changes for healthcare providers all over the world. A new survey explores that impact on cardiology in great detail.

Clinical

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving