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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.

TAVR or SAVR? Market competition may be influencing these decisions
Hospitals located in more competitive markets may be more likely to treat patients with TAVR instead of SAVR, according to a new analysis of more than 130,000 patients.
Surgeons use modified ‘frozen elephant trunk’ technique for first heart surgery of its kind
When the devices needed for a specific procedure were not available, a group of surgeons got creative. Their one-of-a-kind approach was a success, and the patient has experienced no complications.
How to get reimbursed for renal denervation
Herbert D. Aronow, MD, reviewed the many ways the reimbursement landscape is changing thanks to new Medicare policies. “This is a really exciting time in the renal denervation space," he said.
Hospitals providing organs to wealthy international patients, leaving Americans waiting
A new report from the New York Times reveals a system of de facto quid pro quo where wealthy patients from oil-rich nations are sometimes moved to the top of organ transplant lists.
Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests
The X-ray technique uses continuous radiographic acquisition during respiration to assess lung function.

American College of Cardiology launches new series of COVID-19-related virtual meetings

No registration is required for this series of free virtual meetings.

How one specialty hospital has kept COVID-19 at bay

The Montreal Heart Institute has been able to operate at a normal pace and keep COVID-19 at bay—and its specialists think other hospitals could learn a thing or two from their experience.

Abiomed gains FDA approval to launch first-in-human trial for ‘world’s smallest heart pump’

The device will be tested in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients.

Indoor air filters associated with a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure

Ambient air pollution directly leads to poorer health outcomes, and even short-term exposure to fine particulate matter can increase a person’s risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

HHS increases reporting requirements for COVID-19 testing

HHS has announced new laboratory data reporting guidance for COVID-19 testing, expanding requirements for laboratories to report demographic details that can help improve the public response.

Welldoc receives additional FDA approval for digital diabetes solution

Welldoc, a Columbia, Maryland-based digital health company, has gained an additional FDA approval for its BlueStar diabetes management solution.

FFR-guided PCI earns high marks as a treatment option for patients with stable angina pectoris

Fractional flow reserve guidance can help cardiologists make better decisions during percutaneous coronary intervention—can it lead to better outcomes for patients with stable angina pectoris?

Healthcare groups encourage black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure

Numerous healthcare organizations have joined forces to launch a new ad campaign focused on helping black women learn more about monitoring and managing their blood pressure.

Clinical

TAVR or SAVR? Market competition may be influencing these decisions

Surgeons use modified ‘frozen elephant trunk’ technique for first heart surgery of its kind

How to get reimbursed for renal denervation

Hospitals providing organs to wealthy international patients, leaving Americans waiting

Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests