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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.   

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HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection

Currently in development, the “Generation Gold Standard” platform utilizes inert whole viruses to combat more strains of common illnesses, such as COVID and the flu. It’s on track for FDA approval in 2029.

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Consistent cannabis use linked to multiple cardiovascular risks for heart failure patients

Cannabis use can be especially harmful for heart failure patients, according to new data presented at SCAI 2025.

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A super alternative: BATMAN helps cardiologists limit complications during TMVR

The BATMAN technique is a safe, effective way to prevent LVOT obstruction during high-risk transcatheter mitral valve replacement, according to new data presented at SCAI 2025.

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‘A defining moment’: How cardiologists can get the most out of CT-guided PCI

SCAI and SCCT have collaborated on a new document designed to get more interventional cardiologists to embrace CT-guided PCI going forward. 

Nabil Dib, MD, director clinical and translational research, Dignity Health, and founder of the non-profit International Society for Cardiovascular Translational Research (ISCTR), explains resources ISCTR has to help doctors and start ups navigate regulatory pathways to expedite moving from research to clinical application.

Nonprofit group helps doctors and startups bring new cardiovascular tech to market

Nabil Dib, MD, founder of the International Society for Cardiovascular Translational Research, details resources to help doctors and startups navigate the shift from conducting research to commercializing new products and applications.

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New data question the role radiation therapy plays in cardiovascular health

There has been back-and-forth among experts on the relationship between breast arterial calcifications and cardiovascular disease for many years.

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FDA approves new AI-enabled wearable cardioverter defibrillator

The newly approved device can be worn for up to a week at a time, with no daily maintenance required, and includes advanced AI algorithms that minimize the risk of false alarms or inappropriate shocks.

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Cardiologists share late-breaking TAVR data on first day of SCAI 2025

New TAVR data on SAPT vs. DAPT and prosthesis-patient mismatch among women were some of the many highlights of the conference's opening day.