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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."

Red blood cell enzyme may promote endothelial dysfunction in diabetics

Swedish researchers have identified a potential mechanism for the endothelial dysfunction found in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D): increased expression of the arginase I protein in red blood cells.

Experts: Aiming for a diverse diet might increase total consumption

Consuming an array of foods sounds reasonable in theory but may ultimately backfire, according to the authors of a scientific advisory statement published online Aug. 9 in Circulation.

Statins underused for the ‘other’ CAD: carotid artery disease

Continued use of statins was associated with a 25 percent reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients after carotid revascularization, according to a Canadian study with five years of follow-up. But only about two-thirds of patients were taking moderate to high doses of the drugs prior to their procedures.

Cardiac screening in young athletes yields mixed results

A screening program for top teen soccer players in England identified heart disorders associated with sudden cardiac death in one out of every 266 individuals. But among the eight athletes who eventually died of sudden cardiac arrest, six of them had normal electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings.

8-plus hours of sleep may increase CVD risk

Research in the Journal of the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests sleeping beyond the recommended seven to eight hours a night can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death.

Medtronic’s extravascular ICD implanted in 1st patient

Medtronic has launched the pilot study of its extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV ICD), which is designed to deliver defibrillation and antitachycardia pacing without transvenous leads.

Rapid reperfusion with PCI protects STEMI patients from heart failure

Shorter reperfusion times for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are associated with fewer cases of in-hospital heart failure and fewer readmissions for heart failure over the next 30 days, according to an observational study from Singapore published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Better guidelines, care needed for rising ACHD-related heart failure hospitalizations

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)-related heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have increased in recent years and are associated with disproportionately higher costs, procedural burden and health resource use, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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