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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.

Shockwave Medical’s new coronary IVL catheter, now twice as fast, impresses after 30 days
The new-look device was designed to deliver 10 pulses to severely calcified coronary lesions in five seconds. Early data linked the catheter with positive 30-day safety and effectiveness outcomes.
Nearly half of all surgeons have considered leaving the profession due to burnout
Burnout remains one of the biggest issues in modern healthcare. More than 1,500 surgeons, including many from the field of cardiac surgery, provided feedback for a new report on that very topic.
Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M
Scientia Vascular, a Salt Lake City-based medtech company focused on developing new vascular devices, was founded in 2007 and has more than 300 employees.
Next-generation guide extension catheter delivers value during complex PCI
The CrossFAST system was successfully used to deploy multiple stents after other devices fell short.
AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery has announced a new partnership with the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network. The groups plan on working together to address current challenges in cardiothoracic surgery research.

SCAI takes on shock-related mortality with door-to-lactate clearance initiative

The new initiative aims to provide shock teams with objective data that can guide early management decisions and reduce mortality rates.

CDC vaccine committee issues new guidance for COVID-19 shots

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all Americans six months and older consult a clinician before deciding to get a COVID vaccine, ending the pandemic-era policy that broadly encouraged getting the inoculation.

Oral semaglutide linked to significant weight loss as Novo Nordisk awaits FDA approval

An oral version of the popular GLP-1 drug was associated with multiple benefits, including considerable improvements in BMI and waist circumference. Previous research found that it reduces certain heart risks in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Stroke risk much higher for TAVR patients with carotid artery stenosis

Screening TAVR patients for CAS may provide significant value, according to a new meta-analysis of 15 different studies.

Hundreds of radiation therapy systems subject to FDA recall

A Class 2 recall has been issued for the systems due to a software glitch that could impact treatment accuracy.

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Top US heart hospital launches new AI research lab

Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital aims to take its use of AI during interventional procedures to the next level and find new ways to transform patient care.

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New study suggests link between birth defects and preconception CT imaging

The findings raise concerns about women who are planning on becoming pregnant and imaging-related radiation exposure in the weeks leading up to conception.

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Robin the Robot serves up smiles at nursing homes, children’s hospitals

The AI-powered device is helping alleviate staff shortages by making rounds and checking on patients.

Clinical

Shockwave Medical’s new coronary IVL catheter, now twice as fast, impresses after 30 days

Nearly half of all surgeons have considered leaving the profession due to burnout

Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M

Next-generation guide extension catheter delivers value during complex PCI

AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery