Two experienced TAVR specialists—Sachin Goel, MD, and Michael Reardon, MD—examined the growing trend of younger, low-risk patients being recommended for TAVR over SAVR.

The two new leadless pacemakers, the Micra AV2 and Micra VR2, feature much longer batteries than previous models. 

The new-look device, which captures ECG and seismocardiogram measurements at the same time, is completely wireless and runs on batteries that last up to 40 hours. 

The surgeon, who now lives in a different state, has 20 days to respond to allegations made by the Iowa Board of Medicine.

"If we do not attack the inflammation, we just are not going to get the best outcomes for our patients," one researcher told Cardiovascular Business. 

Cardiovascular Associates of America has acquired a Florida-based cardiovascular group with a team of 26 cardiologists working out of three locations. 

The company has seen significant improvements in revenue and the number of centers actively using its technology.

After high-risk medical devices go through the initial FDA approval process, it is relatively easy for manufacturers to get updates to those devices approved. New evidence suggests that this policy could be leading to more recalls, especially among cardiovascular devices.  

Radiologists interpreting screening mammograms may be especially susceptible to falling victim to automation bias, as these exams are repetitive in nature.

The nation's largest insurer reportedly breached its contract with the PE-backed multispecialty group by “unilaterally reducing reimbursement rates.”