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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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2 new studies confirm the ‘very low’ risk of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

“The results of these two studies are valuable for doctors, patients, and the public to reduce the fear of myocarditis as a reason for excluding young people from vaccination," one specialist said. 

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Predicting when T2D patients may experience a cardiovascular event

The group's prediction model performed well, though some modifications are still needed before it is ready for prime time. 

DOACs outperform VKAs among cardiac amyloidosis patients with HF, AFib

Outcomes from patients prescribed apixaban, rivaroxaban or dabigatran were compared with outcomes from patients given warfarin. 

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How major life events can take a toll on the heart

Staying active during significant life moments is vital, according to a new guidance from the American Heart Association.

Cardiologist shares story after testing positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant—says he caught it during cardiology conference

The cardiologist believes he was infected while in London. His symptoms remain mild. 

SGLT2 inhibitors lower risk of HFpEF, new meta-analysis confirms

Patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors were 22% less likely to die from heart-related causes.

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FDA announces Class I recall of percutaneous thrombolytic device after multiple complaints

The device is breaking during use, an issue that may require a catheter-based intervention or even surgery. 

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Trying to anticipate major AFib events among HCM patients

Old age, a history of arrhythmia and obesity are just some of the factors clinicians should keep in mind when treating HCM patients. 

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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.