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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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FDA grants fast track designation to Bayer’s new drug for preventing stroke in AFib patients

The new drug, asundexian, is currently the subject of two multicenter Phase III studies—the OCEANIC-AF trial and OCEANIC-STROKE trial—focused on its safety and efficacy.

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AFib ablation in young adults linked to improved quality of life, new Cleveland Clinic study confirms

“These and other data support that young adults do as well as a more traditional patient population when looking at arrhythmia-free survival,” researchers wrote.

Mitral Valve Surgery from the University of Washington

Cardiologists make history, removing device and implanting new valve in first heart procedure of its kind

“I was ready to make out my will, so this came along just at the right time,” the 76-year-old patient said. 

A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare

TVT 2023: Cardiovascular Research Foundation announces late-breaking clinical trials

In addition to these 15 late-breaking clinical studies, TVT 2023 will feature live cases, hands-on training, poster presentations and much more.

Data on a next-generation balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve

Next-gen TAVR valve, tested on patients for very first time, linked to high success rate

A new-look TAVR valve was tested on patients for the first time, leading researchers to say its use appears to be "feasible and safe." More research, of course, is still required. 

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Links to all the late-breaking trials for Heart Rhythm 2023

Heart Rhythm 2023, the society's 44th annual meeting, is scheduled for May 19-21. 

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Report: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson consider Shockwave Medical acquisition after Boston Scientific talks stall

Shockwave Medical has already had a busy, successful 2023—what could be next for the IVL specialists?

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AI model predicts LVEF during routine coronary angiograms

The video-based deep neural network showed potential for limiting invasive exams and improving patient care. 

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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.

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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.