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Marijuana use increases PAD risk | Busy cardiology group inks another deal | Abbott's new FDA approval
Friday, May 19, 2023
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Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease

New research presented at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2023 suggests that marijuana users should understand the early warning signs of PAD, including feelings of pain and coldness in the leg. 

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
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Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease

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The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana
New research presented at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2023 suggests that marijuana users should understand the early warning signs of PAD, including feelings of pain and coldness in the leg. 
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Private equity-backed cardiology group expands Texas footprint with new partnership

US Heart and Vascular has been busy in 2023, announcing deals with a new investment firm and multiple cardiology practices in the last two months alone.

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Private equity-backed cardiology group expands Texas footprint with new partnership

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US Heart and Vascular has been busy in 2023, announcing deals with a new investment firm and multiple cardiology practices in the last two months alone.
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Abbott’s new long-term ICM gains FDA approval

The newly approved device is powered by Bluetooth technology and available with a three- or six-year battery.

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Abbott’s new long-term ICM gains FDA approval

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The newly approved device is powered by Bluetooth technology and available with a three- or six-year battery.
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Featured Articles

Medtronic’s Harmony TPV system linked to ‘encouraging’ 1-year outcomes in new pooled analysis

The new study, based on “the largest cohort to date of Harmony TPV recipients," was published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

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The Medtronic Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve on display at ACC 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Medtronic is recalling the delivery catheter from its Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) system due to a risk of the piece breaking during use.
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Medtronic’s Harmony TPV system linked to ‘encouraging’ 1-year outcomes in new pooled analysis

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The Medtronic Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve on display at ACC 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Medtronic is recalling the delivery catheter from its Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) system due to a risk of the piece breaking during use.
The new study, based on “the largest cohort to date of Harmony TPV recipients," was published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
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EuroPCR 2023: Late-breaking research examines the latest in TEER, TAVR and PCI outcomes

Catch up on key late-breaking research from Abbott, Edwards Lifesciences and Philips presented at the four-day meeting in Paris. 

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Abbott TriClip device for TEER
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EuroPCR 2023: Late-breaking research examines the latest in TEER, TAVR and PCI outcomes

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Catch up on key late-breaking research from Abbott, Edwards Lifesciences and Philips presented at the four-day meeting in Paris. 
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Number of stroke deaths worldwide could reach nearly 5 million by 2030

The worldwide stroke rate has been decreasing over time, but the population is aging and growing at such a rapid rate that stroke-related mortality is still expected to rise. 

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American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.
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Number of stroke deaths worldwide could reach nearly 5 million by 2030

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American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.
The worldwide stroke rate has been decreasing over time, but the population is aging and growing at such a rapid rate that stroke-related mortality is still expected to rise. 
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In Case You Missed It

Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag

Talks between the two companies have reached a standstill, according to a new report. The rumor appears to have impacted the stock prices of both Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical. 

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Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) Shockwave Medical PCI PAD CAD trial prsented at SCAI 2022. #DisruptPAD, #DisruptCAD, #SCAI #SCAI22 #SCAI2022
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Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag

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Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) Shockwave Medical PCI PAD CAD trial prsented at SCAI 2022. #DisruptPAD, #DisruptCAD, #SCAI #SCAI22 #SCAI2022
Talks between the two companies have reached a standstill, according to a new report. The rumor appears to have impacted the stock prices of both Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical. 
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Exploring diversity, compensation among academic cardiothoracic surgeons

New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen in this important specialty. 

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New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen among this important specialty. 
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Exploring diversity, compensation among academic cardiothoracic surgeons

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New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen among this important specialty. 
New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen in this important specialty. 
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In Other News

Heard on Capitol Hill: ‘I can’t recall when we’ve had people come before us and plead with us to regulate them’

Washington has been all over AI this week. One highlight: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying strongly in favor of federal AI oversight.

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Heard on Capitol Hill: ‘I can’t recall when we’ve had people come before us and plead with us to regulate them’

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Washington has been all over AI this week. One highlight: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying strongly in favor of federal AI oversight.
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