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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.

Women at greater risk of adverse outcomes following PCI

Women are at an increased risk of adverse events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to new findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Medical groups urge caution when using hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin to treat COVID-19 patients with CVD

Healthcare providers should use caution when considering the treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin if the patients have cardiovascular disease.

How should physicians treat STEMI patients with COVID-19? A new study aims to find out

A new international research study will focus on treatment strategies and outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

Warfarin use boosts risk of hemorrhagic stroke among end-stage kidney patients with AFib

Warfarin use does not reduce the risk of stroke for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with AFib, according to a new meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open. It does, however, lead to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Hospital testing hydroxychloroquine on coronavirus patients notes serious side effects

A French hospital testing the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients had to immediately stop testing on one patient due to the risk of significant cardiac side effects.

AAMC offering clinicians COVID-19 guidance from academic medical centers

Healthcare providers have a fresh online resource to consult for emerging best practices on the treatment and management of COVID-19.

Delays, shortages & confusion: New survey details challenges U.S. hospitals face during COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. hospitals are facing numerous challenges as they work to combat the continued spread of COVID-19, according to a new government survey of more than 300 hospital administrators.

Hospitals seeing ‘a previously unimaginable shift’ due to COVID-19—are patients afraid to seek medical attention?

As COVID-19 continues to keep healthcare providers busy, fewer patients appear to be seeking care for other serious issues, including cardiovascular complications such as heart attack and stroke.

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