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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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns
The veteran interventional cardiologist claims he was pushed out after repeatedly asking for more coverage from cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to other improvements. The hospital, meanwhile, described the lawsuit as a “collection of false allegations."
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields
Cardiac surgeons see significant value in AI's ability to assist clinicians with administrative tasks and patient selection. When it comes to making clinical decisions, however, there is still a certain amount of skepticism.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority
"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."

Rheumatoid arthritis associated with greater risk of HF, especially when CRP levels are high

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with a greater risk of heart failure, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The risk increases even more when patients have higher levels of C-reactive protein, a telltale sign of severe inflammation.

Mavacamten shows potential for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in EXPLORER-HCM trial

Mavacamten has demonstrated value as a treatment option for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to results from the EXPLORER-HCM phase III clinical trial.

5 notable quotes on COVID’s culling of 1.4 million healthcare jobs in April

Here’s a sampling of some of the best thinking on this body blow to the U.S. healthcare economy.

Radiology interest groups urge Congress to delay implementation of imaging appropriate-use criteria

Several imaging industry lobbying groups are continuing to press national lawmakers to provide relief for radiology practices hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to make a difference: A helpful guide for hospitals looking to improve their PCI program

What is the best way to determine—and improve—the quality of a PCI program?

ACC updates data registries to track COVID-19’s impact on heart disease patients

The American College of Cardiology announced Monday, May 11, that it will start using two data registries to track and study the relationship between COVID-19 and heart disease.

PRECEPT study finds contact force-sensing catheters safe for treating persistent AFib

The findings were originally scheduled to be presented at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 2020 Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions.

Latest study suggests hydroxychloroquine makes minimal impact as COVID-19 treatment

The potential use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been one of the biggest stories of the current pandemic.

Clinical

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields

New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority