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FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Abbott’s Aveir DR leadless pacemaker, the world’s very first dual-chamber pacing solution of its kind, is associated with a “reliable” performance after six months, according to new data published in Heart Rhythm.[1]

World’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker still going strong after 6 months

Abbott’s Aveir DR leadless pacemaker, the first pacing offering of its kind to gain FDA approval, is linked to a consistent electrical performance six months after implant. Researchers tracked data from nearly 400 patients and presented their full findings in Heart Rhythm.

Cardiologist Damian Brezinski arrested

Cardiologist charged with 9 more sex crimes as police search his home and private practice

The alleged sex crimes involve a young child. According to a judge, the 61-year-old cardiologist could face life in prison if convicted.

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.

Medical device company raises $87M to study new-look scaffolds for BTK PAD

R3 Vascular also announced that Christopher M. Owens, a veteran of the medical device industry, is its new president and CEO.

Around the web

New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Radiology Business

What does radiology have to do with climate change?

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Cardiac Imaging

$Performing CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) improves the accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and helps limit unneeded invasive coronary angiography (ICA), according to a new study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Heartflow$

AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes

Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension

COVID-19 vaccines helped heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live longer

Updated balloon-expandable TAVR valve from Edwards outperforming its predecessors

How the shift to value-based reimbursements could transform cardiology

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiologist Heart Doctor Tablet Technology

TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

FDA announces another new recall involving Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVADs after 70 injuries, 2 deaths

New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

Moderate aortic stenosis linked to heightened risk of death—should TAVR, surgery be considered?

Clinical

Cardiologist Heart Doctor Tablet Technology

TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

FDA announces another new recall involving Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVADs after 70 injuries, 2 deaths

Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension

AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes

Cardiology ranked No. 2 among all specialties with 122 FDA-cleared AI models

Healthcare Management

Product Recall

FDA announces another new recall involving Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVADs after 70 injuries, 2 deaths

Cardiology ranked No. 2 among all specialties with 122 FDA-cleared AI models

PaceMate names former Philips, BioTelemetry leader its new chief commercial officer

How the shift to value-based reimbursements could transform cardiology

New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiologist Heart Doctor Tablet Technology

TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes

Cardiology ranked No. 2 among all specialties with 122 FDA-cleared AI models

Updated balloon-expandable TAVR valve from Edwards outperforming its predecessors

Medical device company raises $87M to study new-look scaffolds for BTK PAD

Patient Care

Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston West Virginia, as been using the FDA-cleared RoadMap artificial intelligence algorithm from HeartFlow in studies and in clinical used since it was cleared and said it helps cardiologists in several ways. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Heartflow #AIhealth

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

PaceMate names former Philips, BioTelemetry leader its new chief commercial officer

New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

Dual-action thrombectomy device could give cardiologists a new tool for treating acute PE

ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists

Professional Associations

Cardiologist Heart Doctor Tablet Technology

TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension

COVID-19 vaccines helped heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live longer

Updated balloon-expandable TAVR valve from Edwards outperforming its predecessors

How the shift to value-based reimbursements could transform cardiology

TAVR

Cardiologist Heart Doctor Tablet Technology

TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

Updated balloon-expandable TAVR valve from Edwards outperforming its predecessors

Moderate aortic stenosis linked to heightened risk of death—should TAVR, surgery be considered?

New-look TAVR valve shows early promise in patients with severe AS

TAVR linked to lower stroke risk than SAVR in patients with AS and cardiogenic shock

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