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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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Clinical study of robotic-assisted cardiology solution reaches conclusion

“Robotics is, in all likelihood, the future of interventional cardiology," one specialist said. Full study results are expected in May.

LAAC or DOACs? How treatment strategies for AFib impact long-term outcomes

The new analysis provided an update on data from the PRAGUE-17 trial. 

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Survival, reintervention rates for TPVR comparable to surgery

These findings, the authors wrote, should help inform the decision-making process when different treatment options are being considered. 

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FDA announces recall of nearly 700 embolic protection devices after multiple malfunctions

The device's filter is breaking off during the retrieval process, making it much more difficult to withdraw. 

Just 1 month of DAPT after PCI shows promise, new meta-analysis confirms

Researchers evaluated data from four different studies, sharing their results in the American Journal of Cardiology.

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association. 

Self-expanding TAVR system gains approval for high-risk patients in China

The National Medical Products Administration reviewed data from more than 32,000 patients to make its decision.

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Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.

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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.