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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.

Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems
Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.
Myval TAVR valve associated with positive durability data after 4 years
Researchers have been spending more and more time evaluating the Myval TAVR valve from Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences. The balloon-expandable device is available in some parts of the world, but not the United States.
Medicare now covers TriClip procedures for patients with symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation
CMS has finalized a new national coverage determination for T-TEER, sometimes known as transcatheter tricuspid valve repair. Abbott's TriClip is the only device approved by the FDA for T-TEER, but other treatment options are under development.
World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance
The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed.
FDA issues Class I recall on infant heated wire circuits prone to disconnect
The faulty adapters must not be used. The devices, manufactured under the brand name AirLife, must be identified and quarantined because of the high risk of severe injury or death associated with the malfunction.

Quarantining infected people, social distancing work to control spread of COVID-19

A new study conducted in a simulated Singapore setting reveals that efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, can actually have a positive effect.

Cardiologist nets huge profits selling COVID-19 tests, officials warn against using them

A cardiologist in London has attracted significant media attention after reportedly selling at-home testing kits for the new coronavirus for more than $400—and racking up considerable profits.

Exercising while social distancing: recommendations in the face of COVID-19

Efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus have made all of us extra cautious about germs and familiar with the concept of social distancing—but that doesn’t mean all exercise has to be put on hold.

Statins reduce risk of developing HF from breast cancer therapies

Key chemotherapy treatments are known to have a negative impact on cardiovascular health, even leading to heart failure (HF) in some patients.

Emergency cardiovascular care and COVID-19: What healthcare providers need to know

The American Heart Association (AHA) has shared new recommendations for providing emergency cardiovascular care, including CPR, to patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

New clinical trial focused on pulmonary complications in COVID-19 patients

The Montreal Heart Institute has launched a new clinical trial aimed at improving care for patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Heart patients have cause to be hypervigilant about COVID-19

Of COVID-19 patients who develop serious heart complications, most don’t see this problem until late in the disease’s progression. However, some are turning up with extensive heart inflammation at the outset.

Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused or exacerbated by hypertension at alarmingly higher rates than in years past.

Clinical

Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems

Myval TAVR valve associated with positive durability data after 4 years

Medicare now covers TriClip procedures for patients with symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation

World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance

FDA issues Class I recall on infant heated wire circuits prone to disconnect