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Week in Review: Hostile work environments | Below-average TAVR care | Antidepressants & high blood pressure
Saturday, May 15, 2021
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44% of cardiologists around the world have experienced a hostile work environment

The new survey, organized by the American College of Cardiology, was completed by nearly 6,000 cardiologists from all over the world. 

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The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.
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44% of cardiologists around the world have experienced a hostile work environment

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The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.
The new survey, organized by the American College of Cardiology, was completed by nearly 6,000 cardiologists from all over the world. 
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FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 

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FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

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This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 
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11% of TAVR sites deliver below-average care, suggesting a ‘meaningful performance gap’

The study’s authors developed and validated a new performance measure for TAVR care using data from more than 52,000 patients. They shared their full analysis ahead of print in Circulation.

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11% of TAVR sites deliver below-average care, suggesting a ‘meaningful performance gap’

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quality imaging appropriateness clinical decision support CAS AUC
The study’s authors developed and validated a new performance measure for TAVR care using data from more than 52,000 patients. They shared their full analysis ahead of print in Circulation.
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COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms make a full recovery with no lingering heart issues

Researchers used medical imaging, blood work and advanced AI algorithms to examine patient health six months after a mild COVID-19 infection. 

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Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid
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COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms make a full recovery with no lingering heart issues

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Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid
Researchers used medical imaging, blood work and advanced AI algorithms to examine patient health six months after a mild COVID-19 infection. 
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Family of singer Chris Cornell settles malpractice lawsuit with cardiologist

The singer's family originally filed the lawsuit in November 2018.

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Family of singer Chris Cornell settles malpractice lawsuit with cardiologist

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The singer's family originally filed the lawsuit in November 2018.
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FDA advisory: Magnets in cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices

Though this does not seem to be a significant issue, the agency still recommends keeping consumer electronics at least six inches away from implanted medical devices.

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FDA advisory: Magnets in cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices

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Though this does not seem to be a significant issue, the agency still recommends keeping consumer electronics at least six inches away from implanted medical devices.
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Antidepressants, other common medications linked to high blood pressure

The full findings are scheduled to be presented May 16 at ACC.21. 

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durbin-ama-opioid. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have published new guidelines focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD).
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Antidepressants, other common medications linked to high blood pressure

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durbin-ama-opioid. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have published new guidelines focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD).
The full findings are scheduled to be presented May 16 at ACC.21. 
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Cardiologist leaves Amazon leadership role to join digital health startup

In the past, Majmudar has also helped manage the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and served as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.

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Cardiologist leaves Amazon leadership role to join digital health startup

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In the past, Majmudar has also helped manage the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and served as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
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Fish oil supplements linked to potentially fatal heart rhythm issues

Certain patients face a "significantly greater risk of AFib" if they take fish oil supplements, the study's authors reported. 

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Fish oil pills are prescribed to patients to help reduce cardiovascular risks from atherosclerosis.
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Fish oil supplements linked to potentially fatal heart rhythm issues

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Fish oil pills are prescribed to patients to help reduce cardiovascular risks from atherosclerosis.
Certain patients face a "significantly greater risk of AFib" if they take fish oil supplements, the study's authors reported. 
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BASILICA before TAVR is safe and effective, new data confirms

Researchers found that the procedure was associated with a high success rate and low mortality and stroke rates after 30 days.

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Same-day discharge after TAVR is safe for low-risk patients, leads to considerable cost savings
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BASILICA before TAVR is safe and effective, new data confirms

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Same-day discharge after TAVR is safe for low-risk patients, leads to considerable cost savings
Researchers found that the procedure was associated with a high success rate and low mortality and stroke rates after 30 days.
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Unnecessary care? 1 in 3 patients with advanced dementia and AFib still given anticoagulants

Researchers called for better guidelines that cover when clinicians should consider stopping anticoagulation therapy for patients with AFib. The risks of such medication, they observed, may often outweigh the benefits. 

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Unnecessary care? 1 in 3 patients with advanced dementia and AFib still given anticoagulants

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Researchers called for better guidelines that cover when clinicians should consider stopping anticoagulation therapy for patients with AFib. The risks of such medication, they observed, may often outweigh the benefits. 
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