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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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FDA review confirms rivaroxaban’s safety, efficacy in patients with atrial fibrillation

After a thorough review, the FDA has concluded that rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is a safe and effective alternative to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

AHA's CPR theme song helps save a life in New York

An American Heart Association video teaching “hands-only” CPR used a popular song to help save lives. 

Smoking bans more significantly affect young men

By implementing smoking bans across the country, the government has significantly reduced the odds that young men will take up smoking—effectively reducing the most preventable cause of premature death in the U.S. 

Fish fat isn’t just the lesser of two evils

Fish isn’t better for your health simply because it isn’t red meat. The lean protein rich in omega-3 fatty acids provides unique heart health benefits. 

6 steps Hispanic women can take to protect their heart health

October is Hispanic Heritage Month. In recognition of that fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering tips for Hispanic women to protect their heart health. 

Cardiologist declares Trump healthy enough to be president, despite high CACS score

In a recent essay in The Huffington Post, cardiologist Joel Kahn, MD, argues that presidential candidate Donald Trump should be conscious of his heart health, after Kahn analyzed the medical records Trump released.

Ticagrelor after MI: Sometimes less is more

Using the drug in conjunction with ASA treatment increases non-severe bleeding incidents in patients. 

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Hookah is just as dangerous as cigarettes, so why do so many people smoke it?

The number of people smoking hookah has nearly doubled, a finding concerning to health professionals since the habit has dangerous repercussions similar to smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.

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Radiology Business
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.

Health Imaging
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.