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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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Exposure to air pollution, traffic noise raises odds of heart failure

The study examined the impact of long-term environmental exposure to air pollution and vehicle noise.

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Heart failure patients benefit from rehabilitation intervention

Older patients hospitalized with heart failure, acute decompensated HF and preserved ejection fraction had poor baseline functionality, quality of life and depression. 

Early onset hypertension associated with brain structure changes, dementia

An active screening program designed to identify people with early hypertension and provide aggressive high blood pressure treatment may help reduce the risk of developing dementia in the future.

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COVID-era telephone visits confer higher 90-day mortality risk for HF patients

According to a new analysis, the widespread use of remote heart failure care during the pandemic may lead to increased telemedicine use in the future. 

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First patient treated with CSI’s new peripheral support catheter

A vascular surgeon in Nashville performed the procedure, praising the device's "balance of support and flexibility."

TAVR safe and effective for patients with cirrhosis

Patients with cirrhosis of the liver often undergo TAVR at a younger age, but the outcomes remain strong. 

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American Heart Association, FDA comment on continued popularity of e-cigarettes

According to a new analysis, 27.6% of high school students say they use e-cigarettes daily. 

New battery-powered device diagnoses heart attacks in just minutes

The portable sensor, developed by specialists at the University of Notre Dame and University of Florida, targets the patient's microRNA.

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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.