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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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TAVR vs. SAVR after 10 years: Similar safety risks, but researchers uncover several key differences

TAVR continues to gain momentum as a go-to treatment option for severe AS, making it more important than ever to investigate long-term outcomes. This latest analysis, published in European Heart Journal, focused on 280 patients randomized to undergo either transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement.

Medtronic shared new STROKE AF data on the Reveal Linq ICM

Medtronic ICM a cost-effective approach for reducing the risk of ischemic stroke

Remote monitoring with the Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor can improve outcomes without breaking the bank, according to new data being presented at the International Stroke Conference in Phoenix.

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Historic growth: Cleveland Clinic hires 4 new cardiothoracic surgeons to keep up with rising demand

One of the world's leading heart hospitals is seeing significant growth. This represents the first time it has hired four new cardiothoracic surgeons in a single 12-month period. 

Biosense Webster, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, shared updated data on its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston,

Biosense Webster shares latest data on its pulsed field ablation system

The company, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, shared positive data from two different clinical trials at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston.

Francisco Arabia, MD, Banner Health, explains trends in total artificial hearts (TAH) in advanced heart failure patients and what is coming in new technology.

Total artificial hearts: Exploring the future of heart transplant technology with a renowned surgeon

Francisco Arabia, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about the present and future of total artificial heart technology.

Procyrion's Aortix percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) device

Heart failure specialists raise $58M for new device designed to improve cardiac, renal function

Researchers are presently tracking the safety and effectiveness of the new device in patients with ADHF compared to diuretics alone. 

Targeting the left atrial posterior wall during pulsed field ablation fails to improve outcomes

Researchers explored the potential of an alternate way to perform PFA on patients with persistent AFib, presenting their findings live at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston.

FDA approves first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device, the EVOQUE system from Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards makes history, receives FDA approval for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device

The approval, based on positive results from the TRISCEND II trial, represents a significant milestone for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation. 

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Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.

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Tariffs will have a significant impact on the nuclear imaging supply chain in the US

"Domestic radiopharmaceutical suppliers, who receive isotopes from abroad, would be impacted by price changes and uncertainty caused by additional tariffs,” SNMMI President Cathy Cutler, PhD, wrote in a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce this week.