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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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO

The agreement also will make Boston Scientific the exclusive distributor for the new ICE catheter optimized for left atrial appendage occlusion workflows.

Banner ASC in Sun City, Arizona.

Toddler dies after allegedly being given 10 times too much potassium due to decimal error

A lawsuit contends that De’Markus Page, 2 years old, died because no one at University of Florida Health’s Shands Teaching Hospital spotted the errors, which should have been labeled as a “red flag” by EHR systems.

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib

Physicians often tell AFib patients they should limit coffee consumption to protect their hearts. This new analysis, however, suggests that may not be necessary.

AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores

Researchers used AI-enabled software developed by Cleerly to evaluate the CCTA results of more than 6,000 patients. The software was consistently effective, identifying patients who may face an increased risk of poor outcomes. 

Illustration showing how procizumab captures circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 3 (cDPP3) to block this key molecular driver of shock. Illustrations courtesy of 4TEEN4

$64M raised for new cardiogenic shock drug—research already underway

Procizumab was developed to change the trajectory of shock by addressing an underlying molecular driver rather than just managing symptoms.

Withings BeamO

FDA clears AI-powered ‘thermometer of the future’ with ECG sensors

BeamO combines electrocardiogram sensors, a stethoscope and a thermometer into a single device that patients can use at home to learn more about their health. Findings can then be submitted for a cardiologist to review.

Allstate accuses Texas provider network of operating $1.7M auto injury fraud scheme

The insurer claims personal injury attorneys referred patients to the network, where they allegedly received dubious treatments and undergo excessive testing to inflate medical claims. Allstate is seeking up to $5.2 million in restitution.

robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR)

A new alternative: Surgeons, cardiologists gather to learn about robotic aortic valve replacement

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is hosting a two-day symposium focused on exploring the benefits and long-term potential of robotic aortic valve replacement. Fans of the procedure say it represents a safe, effective alternative to TAVR and SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis.