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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."

Experts recommend NOAC, clopidogrel for most AFib patients undergoing PCI

A new North American consensus statement published July 30 in Circulation recommends a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) and the P2Y12 inhibitor clopidogrel for most patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI.

Heart failure follow-up program improves outcomes, lowers costs

A program designed to provide rapid follow-up visits to heart failure patients after hospital discharge improved 30-day survival, reduced readmissions and saved money, according to a retrospective study published in the American Journal of Medical Quality.

Researchers find molecular basis for hypoxia-related thrombosis

Researchers with LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine believe they’ve discovered a molecular explanation for why hypoxia increases the risk for blood clots.

Dropping low LDL even further reduces CVD risk

Lowering LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) beyond guideline-recommended levels further reduces cardiovascular events without compromising safety, according to a meta-analysis published Aug. 1 in JAMA Cardiology.

Study: PBMV holds up over long term follow-up

More than three-fourths of patients who received percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) at a center in Brazil maintained procedural benefit over a median follow-up of 8.3 years, researchers reported in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Protein could help prevent Duchenne cardiomyopathy

A protein known to protect brain function in the setting of Duchenne muscular dystrophy may also have a positive impact on the heart, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences scientific sessions on Aug. 1 in San Antonio.

Researchers propose dynamic waitlist for heart transplantation

Continually updated mortality models based on adverse events and end-organ function are better at showing which transplant candidates most urgently require a new heart, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

NASA, cardiologists collaborate on CVD risk calculator

Researchers have developed an online tool to more accurately calculate which middle-aged individuals are at the highest risk of heart attack or stroke during the next 10 years.

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