HCM is widely underdiagnosed, but the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association hope their new guidelines can help cardiologists learn more about the potentially fatal condition and improve patient care. 

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 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.

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

A total of 21 late-breaking science presentations are scheduled for Heart Rhythm 2024 in Boston. 

The new recall impacts more than 85,000 devices. If users update their iPhone app as recommended, however, they can continue using the insulin pump as directed. 

Healthy diets that prioritize plant-based foods were associated with reductions in both all-cause mortality or CVD mortality. Diets do not have to be strictly vegan or vegetarian to make that impact, researchers noted. 

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible.