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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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History of migraine may increase risk of ischemic stroke caused by CEAD

A prospective cohort study in Italy found an association between migraine and spontaneous cervical artery dissection (CEAD) among young to middle-age adults, even after adjusting for traditional vascular risk factors.

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Risk scale can predict adverse events in heart failure patients, reduce hospital admissions

A tool that predicts adverse events in acute heart failure patients made by researchers at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, was shown to be effective and sufficient for use in clinical practice.

Study examines treatments for atrial fibrillation patients following PCI with stenting

Daiichi Sankyo Company announced on March 6 that the first patient had enrolled in a Phase 3b study evaluating edoxaban (Savaysa) versus a vitamin K antagonist in patients with atrial fibrillation following PCI with stenting.

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Natural protein could prevent damage from heart disease, heart attacks

A new study from San Diego State University (SDSU) has revealed information on a heart protein that could play a critical role in the body’s ability to combat heart disease and recover from heart attack.

One in five with high blood pressure adhere to medication regimens

New research from the Netherlands suggests patients with high blood pressure who actually take their prescribed medications are few and far between, a surprising reality that can be dangerous and deadly for high-risk patients. 

Rates of inappropriate, elective PCIs decline in New York

Between 2010 and 2014, the rate of inappropriate PCIs and the use of PCI for elective procedures in New York decreased significantly, according to a database analysis. 

FDA approves stent to treat coronary bifurcation lesions involving large side branches

The FDA approved the Tryton Side Branch Stent on March 6 to treat coronary bifurcation lesions involving large side branches that are appropriate for a 2.5 mm or larger stent.

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Study finds Evolut R TAVR device is safe, effective at 30 days in high-risk patients

A prospective, single-arm, non-randomized study found that the CoreValve Evolut R device was safe and effective in the short-term in patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

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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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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.