Cardiology came in at No. 3 among all healthcare specialties, trailing only plastic surgery ($619,000) and orthopedics ($573,000).

Shockwave Medical has already had a busy, successful 2023—what could be next for the IVL specialists?

The device, described as the "world's smallest heart pump," has received the FDA's breakthrough device designation for two indications. 

The healthcare technology company, previously known as Angel Medical Systems, is merging with BIOS Acquisition Corporation to form a new publicly traded company.

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.

The deal represents a significant step forward for Medtronic's diabetes portfolio.

The company reported a Q1 revenue of $161.1 million, up 72% from Q1 in 2022. Both gross profit and net income were also up considerably when compared to 2022. 

FFR-CT has grown in popularity due its ability to provide noninvasive evaluations of patients being considered for revascularization procedures. According to a new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, however, stress imaging strategies may still provide more value in certain scenarios. 

Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists.

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.