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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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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.

Plant-based diets lower risk of heart attack and stroke—going 100% vegan not necessary to see benefits

The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such foods to a minimum.

January 26, 2024
money business cash flow dollar. Kingsway Financial Services, a Chicago-based holding company with subsidiaries in several industries, has acquired New Jersey-based Digital Diagnostics Imaging (DDI) for $11 million. The transaction was funded with $5.4 million in cash and $5.6 million in debt financing.

FFR-guided PCI linked to significant cost savings

Researchers tracked data from more than 500 PCI patients, exploring the cost-effectiveness and safety of multiple treatment options. 

January 25, 2024
CroíValve DUO device tricuspid valve. The DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve System includes both a prosthetic coaptation valve that works in tandem with the patient’s native tricuspid valve and an anchor system designed to adjust and lock the position of the coaptation valve as needed. According to CroíValve, the device “combines repair and replacement to provide the right solution for the right heart.”

CroíValve kicks off early feasibility study for new TR device, names cardiologist Martin Leon to advisory board

The company hopes to enroll 15 patients to monitor the safety and effectiveness of its new-look transcatheter device for severe tricuspid regurgitation. 

January 25, 2024

HeartFlow’s AI-powered CAD offering receives new CPT code with improved reimbursement rate

For this update to be finalized, the American Medical Association had to determine FFRCT Analysis met certain requirements in terms of its overall impact on patient care. John Farquhar, CEO of HeartFlow, described the news as "a win for everyone involved, most notably patients." 

January 24, 2024
Overview of the Tootsie Roll technique for treating paravalvular leak in certain transcatheter heart valve patients. Tootsie Roll paravalvular leak transcatheter heart valves.

New ‘Tootsie Roll’ technique could help cardiologists treat PVL in transcatheter heart valves

Paravalvular leak remains a significant problem after TAVR, SAVR and even TMVR. Could a new-look interventional technique help heart teams overcome this issue and improve patient outcomes? 

January 24, 2024
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An updated look at combining LAAO with ablation, TAVR or other interventional heart procedures

Performing two procedures at once does not appear to make a significant impact on patient safety, though it may lead to a few new risks sure to interest heart teams. 

January 23, 2024
Pi-Cardia ShortCut TAVR device. According to Pi-Cardia, ShortCut is the first medical device of its kind; interventional cardiologists use it to split valve leaflets in patients who have been recommended for valve-in-valve TAVR and face a heightened coronary obstruction risk.

FDA grants new valve-in-valve TAVR offering its breakthrough device designation

The new device was designed to help clinicians perform valve-in-valve TAVR on certain high-risk patients. One cardiologist familiar with the technology said it could be easily added to any preexisting TAVR workflow. 

January 23, 2024
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Heart specialists push for change due to rising number of CVD deaths

"It’s clear to me that urgent intervention is long overdue," one cardiologist said in a statement. 

January 22, 2024
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