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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.   

Heart attacks increased in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

In the decade since Hurricane Katrina, cardiologists in New Orleans have noticed an uptick in the number of patients suffering from heart attacks.

Elevated systolic blood pressure, hypertension increase worldwide in last 25 years

Between 1990 and 2015, the rate of systolic blood pressure of at least 110 to 115 mm Hg and of 140 mm Hg or higher significantly increased, according to an analysis from 195 countries and territories.

Virginia Tech launches study to examine effects of heart cell spaces on sudden cardiac death

As sudden cardiac death among patients with heart failure remains a major concern in the U.S., a new study conducted by researchers from Virginia Tech aims to tackle the issue.

Not all vitamins are good for your heart; here are 7 to avoid

According to a new article from Fox News, several diet supplements could be harmful to one’s heart health. With 68 percent of Americans taking vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements, users should know the risks.

Children undergoing heart transplants could be at increased risk of developing kidney failure later in life

A new study examining thousands of people who’ve had heart transplants as children shows they have an increased risk of suffering from kidney failure later in life.

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Best way to avoid heart disease? Don't light up, according to new preventive services list

The National Commission on Prevention Priorities and HealthPartners released its top 28 evidence-based preventive services list, and the elimination of tobacco use was ranked the best way to avoid getting heart disease, stroke and other diseases. 

Study finds link between insufficient sleep, gestational diabetes in pregnant women

In the first study to examine the relationship between sleep duration and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a multi-ethnic Asian population, researchers found insufficient sleep during pregnancy could lead to the development of GDM.

Adherence to healthy Nordic diet may decrease risk of stroke

Adults who were born and raised in Denmark had a significantly lower risk of stroke if they adhered to a healthy Nordic diet, according to a registry analysis.

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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.