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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.
First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Impella users need to monitor for blood leaks at the sidearm and hub of the introducer sheath shown below here introducers.
Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. 

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.
Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

 

This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods
Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.

Cardiawave announced the first routine clinical use in Europe of its Valvosoft system since its CE mark regulator clearance in late 2025. It is a noninvasive, high-intensity ultrasound therapy to fragment leaflet calcium in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and I is aimed at patients who are not ideal for surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or who decline surgical intervention.
High-intensity ultrasound technology for calcified valve leaflets makes debut in Europe

The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR.

Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT
CCTA scan at conference gives cardiologist a wake-up call

Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 

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Resistance training reduces heart attack risk in women

Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time.

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More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled

Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 

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Fewer biopsies, happier patients: Why molecular blood testing is a game-changer for managing heart transplant recipients

Follow-up care after a successful heart transplant can be challenging—both for providers and their patients. Consider, for example, the fact that so many patients who develop complications never actually present with symptoms.  

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