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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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New CPR guidelines prioritize PPE in wake of contagious COVID-19 variants

The new guidance represents the work of dozens of experts. 

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Holter monitor for low-risk patients gains FDA clearance

The device includes an adjustable design that can be updated as new features are finalized.  

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Tracking non-primary PCI outcomes among men and women

The study's authors believe this to be the largest analysis of its kind. 

Performing TAVR and TMVR during the same hospitalization may provide value

Patients undergoing both procedures at once tended to be sicker, but their risk of poor outcomes did not significantly increase. 

Heart failure associated with an increased risk of cancer

Cardiologists and oncologists should collaborate to guide the optimal management of patients with HF and cancer.

FDA announces recall of 95,000 directional atherectomy systems after 55 injuries

Significant issues have been reported with the catheter’s guidewire.

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Adjusting implantation technique during TAVR reduces risk of permanent pacemakers

Researchers emphasized that permanent pacemakers are “one of the most feared complications" associated with TAVR. 

TV

Watching too much TV linked to greater risk of cardiovascular issues

In case there was any doubt, streaming an entire season of a TV show in one sitting may not be good for your health.

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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.