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March's 10 biggest stories: Pig heart transplant patient dies | Hypertension meds recalled | DOACs & dementia
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Pig heart transplant patient dies 2 months after historic procedure

The 57-year-old patient was able to communicate with his family in his final hours. 

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Pig heart transplant patient dies 2 months after historic procedure

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The 57-year-old patient was able to communicate with his family in his final hours. 
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FDA announces recall of hypertension medications due to potential cancer risk

The voluntary recall includes quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets sold by Pfizer and authorized generics of that same medication. 

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These quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, which Pfizer sells under the name Accuretic, are included in the voluntary FDA recall.
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FDA announces recall of hypertension medications due to potential cancer risk

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These quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, which Pfizer sells under the name Accuretic, are included in the voluntary FDA recall.
The voluntary recall includes quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets sold by Pfizer and authorized generics of that same medication. 
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Pig heart transplant patient doing well weeks after procedure—he even watched the Super Bowl

The 57-year-old patient is working with physical therapists on a daily basis, according to a recent update from the University of Maryland Medical Center. 

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David Bennett with two of his physical therapists at the University of Maryland Medical Center. #pigheart #pighearttransplant #heartfailure
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Pig heart transplant patient doing well weeks after procedure—he even watched the Super Bowl

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David Bennett with two of his physical therapists at the University of Maryland Medical Center. #pigheart #pighearttransplant #heartfailure
The 57-year-old patient is working with physical therapists on a daily basis, according to a recent update from the University of Maryland Medical Center. 
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DOACs may reduce the risk of dementia among AFib patients by 50%

Nearly 19,000 patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation were included in the team's analysis. 

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DOACs may reduce the risk of dementia among AFib patients by 50%

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Nearly 19,000 patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation were included in the team's analysis. 
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VIDEO: 4 predictions on key cardiac technologies for the coming years

Mass General cardiologist and Harvard professor Ami Bhatt, MD, predicts upcoming paradigm shifts in cardiology over the next decade. 

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Use of augmented reality and virtual reality to aid procedures and enhance clinician training is expected to see increasing use in the coming years in cardiology. Photo from Philips healthcare
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VIDEO: 4 predictions on key cardiac technologies for the coming years

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Use of augmented reality and virtual reality to aid procedures and enhance clinician training is expected to see increasing use in the coming years in cardiology. Photo from Philips healthcare
Mass General cardiologist and Harvard professor Ami Bhatt, MD, predicts upcoming paradigm shifts in cardiology over the next decade. 
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VIDEO: Office-based cardiac CT and FFR-CT offer a new business model

In a new video, Evans Pap­pas, MD, and Sujith Kalathiveetil, MD, both of Duly Health and Care in suburban Chicago, explain the shift toward office-based cardiac CT evaluations and the role of FFR-CT. 

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A cardiac CT scan being performed on a Cardiograph dedicated cardiac CT scanner at a Duly Health and Care outpatient clinic. Photo by Dave Fornell
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VIDEO: Office-based cardiac CT and FFR-CT offer a new business model

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A cardiac CT scan being performed on a Cardiograph dedicated cardiac CT scanner at a Duly Health and Care outpatient clinic. Photo by Dave Fornell
In a new video, Evans Pap­pas, MD, and Sujith Kalathiveetil, MD, both of Duly Health and Care in suburban Chicago, explain the shift toward office-based cardiac CT evaluations and the role of FFR-CT. 
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Risk of vaccine-related heart damage after booster shot lower than it was after first 2 doses

The new analysis included data from more than 126,000 vaccinations. 

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Risk of vaccine-related heart damage after booster shot lower than it was after first 2 doses

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The new analysis included data from more than 126,000 vaccinations. 
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Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor

The cardiologist repeatedly subjected a subordinate physician to "unwanted and unwelcome" contact. 

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
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Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
The cardiologist repeatedly subjected a subordinate physician to "unwanted and unwelcome" contact. 
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Telehealth provided value for heart failure patients during COVID-19 pandemic

Overall, researchers found, 30-day readmission was less common when heart failure patients used telehealth to check in with a physician after discharge. 

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A patient has a telehealth visit with their doctor remotely in their home via video conferencing. The COVID-19 cause massive movement to telehealth since 2020.
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Telehealth provided value for heart failure patients during COVID-19 pandemic

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A patient has a telehealth visit with their doctor remotely in their home via video conferencing. The COVID-19 cause massive movement to telehealth since 2020.
Overall, researchers found, 30-day readmission was less common when heart failure patients used telehealth to check in with a physician after discharge. 
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CT a low-risk imaging alternative to invasive coronary angiography for suspected CAD

The new analysis focused on data from 16 different European countries. 

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An example of a noninvasive coronary CT scan on the left and an invasive angiogram of the same patient on the right from a recent RSNA study. The CT shows more information on the calcified nature of the plaque and shows more anatomical information beyond what the angiogram provides.
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CT a low-risk imaging alternative to invasive coronary angiography for suspected CAD

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An example of a noninvasive coronary CT scan on the left and an invasive angiogram of the same patient on the right from a recent RSNA study. The CT shows more information on the calcified nature of the plaque and shows more anatomical information beyond what the angiogram provides.
The new analysis focused on data from 16 different European countries. 
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