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Cardiology

  1. Senate passes FDA Reauthorization Act ht.ly/b8Mpk
  2. ACC testifies before FDA on ASD closure devices ht.ly/b8Mip
  3. Study: Fatigued surgical residents have 22% higher risk of errors ht.ly/1k1ywT
  4. Have you registered for today's 1pm (ET) webinar on "Making the Most Out of Meaningful Use"? Sign-up here: ht.ly/b6AzC #HIT #EHR
  5. FDA rejects use of rivaroxaban for treatment of ACS ht.ly/b6SiV
  6. The growing power of some providers to win steep payment increases from insurers suggests policy remedies may be needed ht.ly/b6BQB
  7. TeamHealth offers 5 ways to reduce hospital readmissions ht.ly/1jXrs9
  8. FDA gives preliminary opinion on rivaroxaban ht.ly/b3vcB
  9. FDA approves Epic Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System ht.ly/b03VG
  10. The latest issue of The ACC Advocate is out! Get updates on patient-centered care, meaningful use & more: ht.ly/aZaHP
  11. Are you e-prescribing? Penalty deadline approaching ht.ly/aZeAV
  12. Update: FDA reviewing results of new study linking azithromycin with increased risk of CV death ht.ly/aZ8BE
  13. FDA approves generic versions of clopidogrel bisulfate ht.ly/aZ6TE
  14. A great resource to share with your patients: FDA's new Cardiovascular-related information center ht.ly/aYuoK
  15. Dr. Farzad Mostashari: 5 things government can do to improve health technology (via @BostonGlobe) ht.ly/aYrXJ @ONC_HealthIT #HIT
  16. Register now for a 5/24 webinar on "Making the Most out of Meaningful Use" ht.ly/aVTsT #HIT
  17. Get the list of recent FDA safety warnings for cardiovascular-related drugs ht.ly/aVOea
  18. RT @millionheartsus:Later today (3PM ET) we’ll be joining @womenshealth for a National Women’s Health Week chat Use #NWHWchat for questions.
  19. Study looks at hospital readmission factors in U.S. ht.ly/1jLWw2
  20. JACC: Short exposure to low levels of secondhand smoke significantly impairs vascular function ht.ly/aUaKC