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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 cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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93% of patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included data from nearly 374,000 adult patients. 

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Ablation outperforms drug therapy as an initial treatment for atrial fibrillation

Drug therapy is typically recommended for the initial treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation, but new research suggests there could be a more effective way. 

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Empagliflozin improves outcomes for non-diabetic HFrEF patients

Treatment with empagliflozin for six months was associated with several key improvements. This suggests that, yes, SGLT2 inhibitors can be recommended for HFrEF patients who don't have diabetes. 

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COVID-related social isolation associated with high blood pressure

During a government-regulated lockdown in Argentina, patients admitted to the emergency department were much more likely to have high blood pressure. 

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Obese COVID-19 patients face a greater risk of in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation

“These observations support rigorous adherence to COVID-19 prevention strategies in obese individuals of all ages,” the researchers wrote. 

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Transcatheter repair for tricuspid regurgitation is safe and effective

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair consistently led to improved outcomes for patients with tricuspid regurgitation.

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Eating eggs can increase your risk of diabetes by up to 60%

The analysis, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, included more than 8,000 adults.

Fauci discusses the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, when a COVID-19 vaccine may be available and much more

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, a central figure in the White House Coronavirus Task Force, spoke at length about COVID-19 during the AHA's Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual meeting. 

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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.

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.