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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.   

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).

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. 

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