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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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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. 

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.

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