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Medical device company raises $104M to fund PFA research
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TAVR vs. SAVR for low-risk patients: Cardiologist explores the decision-making process
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New-look polymer mitral valve linked to positive outcomes 30 days after surgery
Video interview with Matthew Reynolds, MD, who shares data on largest wearable ambulatory cardiac monitoring studies to date from the EXCALIBER and CAMELOT trials at HRS 2024. #HRS #HRS2024 #Remotemonitoring
First large-scale studies of wearable ambulatory cardiac monitoring shed light on usage 

Matthew Reynolds, MD, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, explains data from the EXCALIBER and CAMELOT studies that show ambulatory cardiac monitoring usage among more than 300,000 patients.

CT imaging showing the congenital heart defect of left heart hypoplastic syndrome.
New avenue for regenerating damaged heart cells discovered

Gene manipulation can revert the cardiomyocytes back to a fetal state, allowing them to regenerate. Researchers are now looking for drugs to mimic the effect.

Three patient deaths, 31 injuries and 322 complains led to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Class 1 recall of Teleflex/Arrow International FiberOptix and UltraFlex intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter kits in April 2024.
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters

Three patient deaths, 31 injuries and 322 complaints led to an FDA Class 1 recall of Teleflex/Arrow International intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter kits.
 

Medtronic CoreValve Evolut TAVR device in the Medtronic booth at TCT 2023. Photo by Dave Fornell
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of multiple sessions during New York cardiology conference

Medtronic’s TAVR technology received a significant amount of attention during the very first New York Valves conference in New York City. Research focused on patients with small annuli as well as how five-year outcomes compare to surgery. 

Jagmeet Singh, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Founding Director of the Resynchronization and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics Program at Mass General Hospital, delivered a key note address at HRS 2024 on the future of artificial intelligence in EP and AI applications in cardiology. #HRS #EPeeps #HRS2024 #HRS24 #HealthAI
Embracing AI to enhance EP: Insights from cardiologist Jagmeet Singh

Jagmeet Singh, MD, delivered a keynote address at HRS 2024 on the future of AI in electrophysiology. He spoke to Cardiovascular Business, sharing additional thoughts about the topic.

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Private equity in healthcare: Cardiologists, government officials and advocacy groups share their perspective

The FTC and other federal agencies launched a public inquiry to see how physicians, patients and other stakeholders felt about the rising influence of private equity in healthcare. Based on the public comments available online, many in the industry are concerned about the trend's long-term impact on patient care. 

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Edwards shares new data highlighting consistency of its TAVR valves in women, patients with small annuli

Researchers explored five-year data from more than 1,300 TAVR patients treated with a balloon-expandable Sapien 3 valve, sharing their findings at New York Valves 2024: The Structural Heart Summit.

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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.

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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

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.
AI uses imaging results to ID high-risk TAVR patients with speed, accuracy
Cardiovascular ultrasound innovations being showcased at ASE 2024 meeting
Using ECG AI to find the cardiac amyloidosis needles in the haystack
Addressing staffing shortages in cardiology
Even moderate alcohol use increases risk of high blood pressure, new meta-analysis confirms
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Cardiac Surgery

Three patient deaths, 31 injuries and 322 complains led to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Class 1 recall of Teleflex/Arrow International FiberOptix and UltraFlex intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter kits in April 2024.
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters
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New-look polymer mitral valve linked to positive outcomes 30 days after surgery
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Clinical

Video interview with Matthew Reynolds, MD, who shares data on largest wearable ambulatory cardiac monitoring studies to date from the EXCALIBER and CAMELOT trials at HRS 2024. #HRS #HRS2024 #Remotemonitoring
First large-scale studies of wearable ambulatory cardiac monitoring shed light on usage 
New avenue for regenerating damaged heart cells discovered
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters
Using ECG AI to find the cardiac amyloidosis needles in the haystack
Medical device company raises $104M to fund PFA research
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Healthcare Management

There has been a growing shortage of cardiologists the past several years, but this has accelerated due to burnout from the pandemic, falling reimbursements and increasing administrative burdens. This prompted a joint session on this topic with the ACC and the Heart Rhythm Society at HRS 2024, with ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, president and CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, former ACC president Ed Fry, MD, chair of the Ascension National Cardiovascular Service Line, and EP Parin Patel.
Addressing staffing shortages in cardiology
Cardiologist-supported prior authorization reform reintroduced in Congress
Medical device company raises $104M to fund PFA research
Telemedicine, remote monitoring help reduce healthcare costs
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Interventional Cardiology

Three patient deaths, 31 injuries and 322 complains led to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Class 1 recall of Teleflex/Arrow International FiberOptix and UltraFlex intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter kits in April 2024.
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of multiple sessions during New York cardiology conference
Edwards shares new data highlighting consistency of its TAVR valves in women, patients with small annuli
AI uses imaging results to ID high-risk TAVR patients with speed, accuracy
Cardiology salaries keep rising, outpacing consumer prices—interventional cardiologists see biggest jump
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Patient Care

Three patient deaths, 31 injuries and 322 complains led to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Class 1 recall of Teleflex/Arrow International FiberOptix and UltraFlex intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter kits in April 2024.
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters
Cardiologist-supported prior authorization reform reintroduced in Congress
Telemedicine, remote monitoring help reduce healthcare costs
Q&A: Cardiologist Karen Joynt Maddox on why new healthcare policies are not improving outcomes
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Professional Associations

More than 5,600 cardiac ultrasound measurements are now automated using artificial intelligence in the new Siemens Acuson Origin echocardiography system. It is the first echo system to use AI to help automate and anticipate next actions to greatly speed workfor and increase reproducibility between sonographers. Photo by Dave Fornell at ESC 2023
Cardiovascular ultrasound innovations being showcased at ASE 2024 meeting
Cardiovascular ultrasound innovations being showcased at ASE 2024 meeting
Using ECG AI to find the cardiac amyloidosis needles in the haystack
Addressing staffing shortages in cardiology
Even moderate alcohol use increases risk of high blood pressure, new meta-analysis confirms
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TAVR

cardiologist viewing heart data
TAVR vs. SAVR for low-risk patients: Cardiologist explores the decision-making process
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of multiple sessions during New York cardiology conference
Edwards shares new data highlighting consistency of its TAVR valves in women, patients with small annuli
AI uses imaging results to ID high-risk TAVR patients with speed, accuracy
Edwards Lifesciences sells critical care business to BD for $4.2B—remains ‘laser focused’ on structural heart disease
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