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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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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Automated Impella Controller

FDA shares warning after Johnson & Johnson heart pump controllers linked to 3 deaths

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has received reports of its Automated Impella Controller failing to connect properly with Impella heart pumps. If this happens, the FDA warned, it may put patients at risk.

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Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection

Staying vaccinated as recommended by doctors can help patients limit their risk of adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new consensus statement published in European Heart Journal.

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Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind. 

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Cusp overlap technique improves TAVR outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

The new study, based on 14 different clinical trials, highlights why so many care teams have already adopted the cusp overlap technique when implanting self-expanding TAVR valves.

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New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained. 

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Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one. 

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Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.

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At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving

Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary. 

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Major association of physicians presents itself as a go-to alternative vs. the government on vaccine expertise

One of the most formidable societies of medical professionals in the U.S. is going toe-to-toe with Robert F. Kennedy’s HHS over changing vaccination recommendations. 

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Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.