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Beloved cardiologist killed in airstrike—he was one of Gaza’s last heart doctors
PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments
FDA shares warning after Johnson & Johnson heart pump controllers linked to 3 deaths
Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection
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FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to new drug candidate for FA cardiomyopathy

The new drug, LX2006, has already received the FDA's fast track designation. This latest distinction was based on early data from two separate clinical trials.

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Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions

When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom. 

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With MPFS proposal on the way, electrophysiology groups outline their priorities

The Heart Rhythm Society and its new advocacy arm plan on pushing CMS to include certain policy improvements in the 2026 MPFS.

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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.

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Imaging update: CT-FFR is safe and feasible for patients with severe aortic stenosis

The noninvasive treatment option could potentially improve care for many patients, including those scheduled to undergo TAVR. 

Why patients living with HIV face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease

The NIH-funded study was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

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Cardiac surgery outcomes in UK improve when patients pay for procedure, skip government-funded option

Researchers noted that these patients received care in the same hospitals and were treated by the same physicians. So why the difference in outcomes? 

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When cardiac imaging results come back normal, some patients are skeptical—but providers can help

Researchers found that a simple three-part intervention could help patients feel more at ease about their results. 

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase risk of myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure and CV death

The study’s authors tracked data from more than 13,000 patients with malignant melanoma and more than 25,000 patients with lung cancer.

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5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance

The late-breaking five-year results of the Evolut Low-Risk Trial presented at ACC.25 showed positive results for the Evolut TAVR system when compared to SAVR.

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Major association of physicians presents itself as a go-to alternative vs. the government on vaccine expertise

One of the most formidable societies of medical professionals in the U.S. is going toe-to-toe with Robert F. Kennedy’s HHS over changing vaccination recommendations. 

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Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.