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News You Need to Know Today
SAVR bests TAVR in young patients | A close look at HCM trends | Murj announces patient monitoring platform | AHA backs new bill
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Today's News and Trends

Surgery outperforms TAVR in young heart patients, new data confirm

Researchers tracked data from nearly 10,000 patients 60 years old or younger who underwent SAVR or TAVR. Propensity score matching was used to focus on two groups of approximately 1,500 patients.

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Tiny fragments of plastic are commonly found deep inside the human body. Heart surgery, it seems, is one of many ways these microplastics are reaching their destination.  Surgeons Operating On Patient
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Surgery outperforms TAVR in young heart patients, new data confirm

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Tiny fragments of plastic are commonly found deep inside the human body. Heart surgery, it seems, is one of many ways these microplastics are reaching their destination.  Surgeons Operating On Patient
Researchers tracked data from nearly 10,000 patients 60 years old or younger who underwent SAVR or TAVR. Propensity score matching was used to focus on two groups of approximately 1,500 patients.
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HCM drug advances have been a breakthrough—but more invasive treatments are still vital

Some HCM experts are concerned about the potential loss of surgical and interventional expertise as procedural volumes decline.

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Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, director of cath labs and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Westchester Medical Center, explains concerns about the possible loss of expertise in surgical myectomy and interventional alcohol septal ablation as the procedure volumes to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) due to the introduction of new drug therapies.
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HCM drug advances have been a breakthrough—but more invasive treatments are still vital

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Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, director of cath labs and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Westchester Medical Center, explains concerns about the possible loss of expertise in surgical myectomy and interventional alcohol septal ablation as the procedure volumes to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) due to the introduction of new drug therapies.
Some HCM experts are concerned about the potential loss of surgical and interventional expertise as procedural volumes decline.
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Murj announces patient monitoring platform for hypertension and heart failure

Remote monitoring devices are gaining popularity in the fields of hypertension and heart failure, but many health systems still struggle to get data into their EHR.

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Automated blood pressure monitor wearable Biofourmis booth HIMSS23.
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Murj announces patient monitoring platform for hypertension and heart failure

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Automated blood pressure monitor wearable Biofourmis booth HIMSS23.
Remote monitoring devices are gaining popularity in the fields of hypertension and heart failure, but many health systems still struggle to get data into their EHR.
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AHA says new legislation would strengthen stroke care and prevention

Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a stroke survivor, introduced the new bill. If passed, it would direct the federal government to study how stroke care is delivered in the United States and fund efforts aimed at improving treatments, data collection and public awareness.

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A stroke seen on a CT angiography showing a blockage to one side of the brain. Photo at the Philips booth at RSNA 2025.
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AHA says new legislation would strengthen stroke care and prevention

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A stroke seen on a CT angiography showing a blockage to one side of the brain. Photo at the Philips booth at RSNA 2025.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a stroke survivor, introduced the new bill. If passed, it would direct the federal government to study how stroke care is delivered in the United States and fund efforts aimed at improving treatments, data collection and public awareness.
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Featured Articles

New research explores the earliest stages of coronary plaque inflammation

"If we want to prevent plaque from forming, we need to understand those earliest changes—not just what happens after inflammation has already taken hold," one researcher explained. 

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New research explores the earliest stages of coronary plaque inflammation

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"If we want to prevent plaque from forming, we need to understand those earliest changes—not just what happens after inflammation has already taken hold," one researcher explained. 
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Transfemoral TMVR linked to positive outcomes for high-risk heart patients, new data confirm

Researchers tracked several years of data from patients treated with one of nine different devices. They described the reduction in MR as “profound and durable.”

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The Sapien M3 system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Image courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences.
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Transfemoral TMVR linked to positive outcomes for high-risk heart patients, new data confirm

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The Sapien M3 system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Image courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences.
Researchers tracked several years of data from patients treated with one of nine different devices. They described the reduction in MR as “profound and durable.”
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AI-powered opportunistic screening could help find patients with undetected aortic stenosis

Having AI that can recognize and report signs of aortic stenosis in noncardiac imaging scans would make a major impact on patient care. 

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Aortic stenosis opportunistic CT AI imaging from SCCT 2026 presentation by Ofir Koren, MD, Cedards-Sinai.
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AI-powered opportunistic screening could help find patients with undetected aortic stenosis

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Aortic stenosis opportunistic CT AI imaging from SCCT 2026 presentation by Ofir Koren, MD, Cedards-Sinai.
Having AI that can recognize and report signs of aortic stenosis in noncardiac imaging scans would make a major impact on patient care. 
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In Case You Missed It

ChatGPT’s medical advice nearly killed pastor, lawsuit claims

A Florida resident, 55, nearly died from a pulmonary embolism in 2025. A new lawsuit claims he would have gone to the hospital much sooner if not for a chatbot's guidance. 

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ChatGPT’s medical advice nearly killed pastor, lawsuit claims

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A Florida resident, 55, nearly died from a pulmonary embolism in 2025. A new lawsuit claims he would have gone to the hospital much sooner if not for a chatbot's guidance. 
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ACC shares updated recommendations for managing HFpEF

A team of specialists detailed new data and recent breakthroughs in the diagnosis, management and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

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Many attendees shot selfies in front of the the massive heart on display in the Cytokinetic booth at AHA 2022.
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ACC shares updated recommendations for managing HFpEF

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Many attendees shot selfies in front of the the massive heart on display in the Cytokinetic booth at AHA 2022.
A team of specialists detailed new data and recent breakthroughs in the diagnosis, management and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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FDA shares warning about stroke prevention device after injury

Customers should return these devices to the manufacturer due to a risk of the tip separating during use. 

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doctor wrong patient wrong-site surgery medical error malpractice mistake
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FDA shares warning about stroke prevention device after injury

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doctor wrong patient wrong-site surgery medical error malpractice mistake
Customers should return these devices to the manufacturer due to a risk of the tip separating during use. 
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In Other News

Trump nominates anti-abortion White House aide as next FDA commissioner

If confirmed by the Senate, Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, would replace Marty Makary, MD, who resigned in May. Overton, who is associated with the America First Policy Institute, is an outspoken opponent of the abortion drug mifepristone.

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Heidi Overton, MD, PhD
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Trump nominates anti-abortion White House aide as next FDA commissioner

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Heidi Overton, MD, PhD
If confirmed by the Senate, Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, would replace Marty Makary, MD, who resigned in May. Overton, who is associated with the America First Policy Institute, is an outspoken opponent of the abortion drug mifepristone.
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MR imaging shows why acupuncture may help with depression

New research suggests these treatments may relieve symptoms by altering activity in brain regions that regulate emotions and reward processing.

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Acupuncture improves brain structure in TBI patients
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MR imaging shows why acupuncture may help with depression

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Acupuncture improves brain structure in TBI patients
New research suggests these treatments may relieve symptoms by altering activity in brain regions that regulate emotions and reward processing.
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