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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 warns of adverse events related to the Vascu-Guard peripheral vascular patch

Baxter International, Inc. recently alerted the FDA of multiple adverse events associated with the company’s Vascu-Guard peripheral vascular patch, which is used during carotid endarterectomy.

FDA approves stroke treatment device

New uses for two stroke therapy devices were approved by the FDA Sept. 2, according to a statement by the agency. 

Tobacco companies challenge FDA’s plan to evaluate safety of e-cigarettes, cigars

As e-cigarettes and cigars become more popular, the Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure the products are safe, even looking at options to ban certain ones from the market if found to be dangerous. 

Obesity rates drop in four states, remain high in southern states, for minorities

While obesity remains a primary reason why people develop heart disease and diabetes, new data shows that the trend may be decreasing in some states.

Deadly gas gives diabetes patients a better life

A deadly gas with a distinct smell could help diabetes patients recover from heart complications.

Prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy regimen after PCI may benefit patients with PAD

A dual antiplatelet therapy regimen of up to 24 months was associated with a significantly lower risk of death, MI or cerebrovascular accidents in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who underwent PCI.

Using beta-blockers after elective PCI does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in older adults

The use of beta-blockers in older adults with stable angina who underwent PCI did not reduce the adjusted mortality rate, MI, stroke or revascularization, according to retrospective, observational registry analysis.

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Opioid drug use by vein injection related to heart infections

As the opioid epidemic continues to put users at risk for serious conditions and diseases, new research that shows injection opioid drug use is related to life-threatening heart infections has experts posing solutions to the growing drug problem.

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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.