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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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What decades of data tell us about stroke rates in the U.S.

Researchers tracked 29 years of data, uncovering a mix of good news and concerning trends. 

Chinese herbal formula treats mild hypertension as well as prescription drug

Songling Xuemaikang capsules compare favorably with losartan, potentially providing specialists with a new treatment option. 

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AEE use during CIED procedures for HFrEF patients not always cost-effective

The use of these devices when treating certain high-risk patients is still recommended.  

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Same-day discharge after LAAO is safe, cost-effective and ‘could become the new standard’

Same-day discharge was associated with a 15% reduction in healthcare costs. 

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'Foaming' cells may help researchers evaluate CVD risk

The team hopes its efforts can improve the way we predict a patient's risk of heart attack or stroke. 

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic

Shortness of breath, dizziness, increased blood pressure and chest pain were among the most commonly reported issues.

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Left main PCI still safe at hospitals without onsite cardiac surgery

The new analysis focused on in-hospital, 30-day and long-term outcomes. 

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Metformin boosts outcomes for patients with HF and diabetes—sulfonylurea initiation makes things worse

Sulfonylureas, researchers wrote, "may best be avoided" among patients with both HF and diabetes. 

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Radiology Business
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.