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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.   

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VDyne Valve for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

Cardiologists highlight early success of new TTVR system for tricuspid regurgitation

Results from a first-in-human study suggest this new-look device could provide cardiologists and their care teams with another way to treat tricuspid regurgitation in high-risk patients.

the words "FDA recall" on a board

Medtronic recalls nearly 350,000 implantable heart devices after 22 injuries

The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall, meaning the use of these devices could cause “serious injuries or death.”

Abbott TriClip device for TEER

TriClip triumphs: Tricuspid edge-to-edge repair linked to strong 30-day outcomes in real-world setting

The new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, focused on more than 500 patients treated with Abbott’s TriClip device in Europe.

FDA announces Class I recall of nearly 8,000 heart attack tests due to inaccurate results

Overall, the recall includes 7,799 blood tests intended to help physicians identify early signs of a myocardial infarction. 

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

TAVR vs. surgery among obese patients: What cardiologists need to know

Researchers tracked data from nearly 38,000 obese patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR, sharing their findings in a new meta-analysis. 

Eli Lilly to acquire private equity-backed drugmaker for up to $1.9B

Versanis, founded in 2021 by a venture capital firm, is primarily known as the company behind the obesity drug bimagrumab.

Artificial intelligence (AI) model using chest x-rays to evaluate cardiac function

No echocardiography, no problem? AI evaluates cardiac function using chest X-rays

Researchers think their new AI model could be especially helpful in areas where qualified physicians and/or ultrasound technology are in short supply.

Keto diet could be good for heart failure patients, but many questions remain

A team of specialists from the Cleveland Clinic detailed the potential benefits—and risks—associated with following a ketogenic diet to address heart failure symptoms. The group recommended borrowing heavily from the Mediterranean diet and avoiding heavily processed "keto-friendly" products. 

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Key takeaways from RSNA 2024 for AI, CT, MRI and the radiology staffing shortage

Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.

Health Imaging
Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.