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News You Need to Know Today
Popular drug benefits heart bypass patients | Why a Boston Scientific TAVR valve fell short | TPVR device gains CE mark approval
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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Semaglutide linked to ‘significant and consistent’ benefits for heart bypass surgery patients

The popular GLP-1 receptor agonist appears to help limit adverse events and new-onset diabetes in patients with a history of CABG. Researchers shared the full study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Semaglutide (Wegovy) injector pen. Photo by Dave Fornell
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Semaglutide linked to ‘significant and consistent’ benefits for heart bypass surgery patients

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Semaglutide (Wegovy) injector pen. Photo by Dave Fornell
The popular GLP-1 receptor agonist appears to help limit adverse events and new-onset diabetes in patients with a history of CABG. Researchers shared the full study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial

Michael Reardon, MD, co-principal investigator of the ACURATE IDE trial, discussed updated data on what may have impacted that study's findings.

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Michael Reardon, MD, said monitoring under expansion would have made Acurate Neo2 non-inferior to current TAVR valves in the ACURATE IDE trial.
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The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial

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Michael Reardon, MD, said monitoring under expansion would have made Acurate Neo2 non-inferior to current TAVR valves in the ACURATE IDE trial.
Michael Reardon, MD, co-principal investigator of the ACURATE IDE trial, discussed updated data on what may have impacted that study's findings.
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Medtronic’s Harmony TPVR system gains CE mark approval

The FDA-approved Harmony TPVR system is now available to patients across the EU. Nina Goodheart, president of Medtronic’s structural heart and aortic business, described the news as a "significant milestone."

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Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) with Medtronic’s self-expanding Harmony valve is both safe and effective after more than a year, according to new real-world data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]
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Medtronic’s Harmony TPVR system gains CE mark approval

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Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) with Medtronic’s self-expanding Harmony valve is both safe and effective after more than a year, according to new real-world data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]
The FDA-approved Harmony TPVR system is now available to patients across the EU. Nina Goodheart, president of Medtronic’s structural heart and aortic business, described the news as a "significant milestone."
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Featured Articles

History made: Young child treated with new heart device for very first time

A care team in Illinois has performed the first heart procedure of its kind on a two-year-old patient diagnosed with Brugada syndrome. 

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From left to right: Sunita Ferns, MD; Mark Plunkett, MD; Harma Turbendian, MD. Images courtesy of OSF Healthcare.
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History made: Young child treated with new heart device for very first time

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From left to right: Sunita Ferns, MD; Mark Plunkett, MD; Harma Turbendian, MD. Images courtesy of OSF Healthcare.
A care team in Illinois has performed the first heart procedure of its kind on a two-year-old patient diagnosed with Brugada syndrome. 
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The best diets for heart health: DASH diet surpasses Mediterranean, MIND, vegan and flexitarian options

Experts say the DASH diet, designed to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, is fairly flexible and associated with several key benefits. 

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
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The best diets for heart health: DASH diet surpasses Mediterranean, MIND, vegan and flexitarian options

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
Experts say the DASH diet, designed to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, is fairly flexible and associated with several key benefits. 
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‘A victory for TAVR’: How treatment impacts elderly patients in their last year of life

New research out of Denmark explored how undergoing TAVR may or may not influence the final year of a patient's life.

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‘A victory for TAVR’: How treatment impacts elderly patients in their last year of life

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New research out of Denmark explored how undergoing TAVR may or may not influence the final year of a patient's life.
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In Case You Missed It

Treating AFib patients with TAVR still linked to elevated risks

While the technology and techniques associated with TAVR have advanced over the years, treating patients who present with baseline atrial fibrillation is still associated with certain risks.

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A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
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Treating AFib patients with TAVR still linked to elevated risks

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A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
While the technology and techniques associated with TAVR have advanced over the years, treating patients who present with baseline atrial fibrillation is still associated with certain risks.
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Cardiologists work to standardize the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis

New expert recommendations from the American College of Cardiology were designed to help cardiologists, primary care physicians, emergency physicians, rheumatologists and other clinicians deliver the best care possible when managing suspected myocarditis. 

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cardiologists evaluating the human heart to provide a treatment strategy
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Cardiologists work to standardize the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis

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cardiologists evaluating the human heart to provide a treatment strategy
New expert recommendations from the American College of Cardiology were designed to help cardiologists, primary care physicians, emergency physicians, rheumatologists and other clinicians deliver the best care possible when managing suspected myocarditis. 
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‘A significant step forward’: Advocates cheer as heart health bill passes Senate

The HEARTS Act is focused on improving cardiomyopathy education and awareness while getting more AEDs in schools. The ACC, AHA and other medical societies have supported the bipartisan bill, which now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law.

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An automated external defibrillator (AED) system installed in a public location to save patients who go into sudden cardiac arrest (sudden cardiac death).
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‘A significant step forward’: Advocates cheer as heart health bill passes Senate

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An automated external defibrillator (AED) system installed in a public location to save patients who go into sudden cardiac arrest (sudden cardiac death).
The HEARTS Act is focused on improving cardiomyopathy education and awareness while getting more AEDs in schools. The ACC, AHA and other medical societies have supported the bipartisan bill, which now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law.
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In Other News

4 solutions to the biggest challenges facing remote radiologists

Researchers recently surveyed over 200 physicians about their experiences working from home, sharing the findings in Academic Radiology. 

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4 solutions to the biggest challenges facing remote radiologists

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Researchers recently surveyed over 200 physicians about their experiences working from home, sharing the findings in Academic Radiology. 
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Mayo Clinic sues insurer over $740K in medical bills for patient

The nonprofit health system accused Sanford Health Plan of failing to pay for a patient’s 52 days of treatment, despite approval and authorization. 

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Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
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Mayo Clinic sues insurer over $740K in medical bills for patient

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Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
The nonprofit health system accused Sanford Health Plan of failing to pay for a patient’s 52 days of treatment, despite approval and authorization. 
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