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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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Woman in Virginia remains healthy 54 years after undergoing heart surgery at age 7

Nearly 54 years after undergoing heart surgery as a 7-year-old, Diane Thacker remains healthy and grateful she is still alive, The Freelance-Star newspaper in Virginia reports.

The heart uses hydraulics to function—yes, just like a car

It turns out your heart could oddly have something in common with your car: They both use hydraulics to function properly. 

Two men file lawsuits against West Virginia hospital alleging unnecessary cardiac procedures

Plaintiffs recently filed two lawsuits against Raleigh General Hospital in West Virginia claiming a former surgeon performed unnecessary cardiac procedures, the West Virginia Record reports.

Lazy lifestyle more harmful to heart than obesity, research suggests

Though obesity can have an impact on the risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease, a sedentary lifestyle could be even more harmful to middle-aged and elderly people, according to new research from the Netherlands.

FDA approves ablation catheter for patients with atrial flutter

The FDA approved the FlexAbility Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled for patients with atrial flutter.

Massachusetts healthcare network opens heart failure clinic

Cape Cod Healthcare in Hyannis, Massachusetts, has opened a new heart failure clinic to serve people in the community who may be at risk or have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, reports Cape Cod Today.

Australian women less likely to be screened for heart disease

New research from Australia has shed light on a gender disparity when it comes to being screened for cardiovascular disease. 

FDA approves coronary stent system for patients with ischemic heart disease

The FDA approved the COBRA PzF NanoCoated coronary stent system to improve coronary luminal diameter in certain patients with ischemic heart disease.

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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.