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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.

Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns tied to hypertension risk years later
Researchers show certain blood pressure patterns during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy were more likely to develop into hypertension later in life.
Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology
This week, Heart Rhythm Advocates announced its establishment and called on cardiologists and EPs to support its efforts with membership and joining committees to guide efforts.
Key takeaways from ACC.25: Advances in cardiovascular science
Former American College of Cardiology president Hadley Wilson, MD, executive vice chair of Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, explains his main takeaway messages from the ACC 2025 late-breaking trials.
New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Two separate studies at ACC.25 explored data from the EARLY TAVR trial. One analysis included stroke findings that surprised researchers.
Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure
The positive data were presented as part of a late-breaking clinical trial at ACC.25 in Chicago. One cardiologist on stage for the presentation said these findings will impact the way he manages certain TAVR patients.

Cancer patients after PCI: Key statistics every cardiologist should know

Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiologist shares a warning fish oil can no longer be considered harmless

After studying the latest research, a veteran cardiologist is no longer recommending fish oil supplements to his patients.

13% of TAVR patients develop acute kidney injury, increasing their risk of in-hospital mortality

Chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure and liver disease are just some of the comorbidities associated with a greater risk of AKI.

Eating plant-based meals late in the day lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by 10%

It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference.

Radial access outperforms femoral access for complex PCI, but questions persist

The findings could represent a significant change in patient care, specialists wrote, but "femoral believers" may not be swayed until additional data can be reviewed.

Digital health specialists gain 2 new FDA clearances for cardiac care portfolio

The company's flagship monitor and AI capabilities both received key regulatory approvals.

DASH diet, developed to lower blood pressure, provides additional cardiovascular benefits

The new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, examined how the DASH diet and a low-sodium diet can work together to boost patient health.

How the recovery of young heart attack survivors is impacted by the world around them

The study's authors looked at data from more than 2,000 patients who had their first MI at the age of 50 or younger.

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The impact of Trump tariffs on iodine contrast media costs

GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?

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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.

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Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns tied to hypertension risk years later

Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology

Key takeaways from ACC.25: Advances in cardiovascular science

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS

Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure

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