After warning healthcare providers about a heightened risk of mortality back in 2019, the FDA has now updated its stance on the use of these devices. 

Advanced cardiac imager Roosha Parikh, MD, explained that cardiac amyloidosis is regularly misdiagnosed. It can often be identified in echocardiography results, however, if physicians know how to identify it. 

Should an energy drink with more caffeine than five cans of soda be marketed to kids? Sen. Chunk Schumer shared his concerns in a new letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, a veteran cardiologist. 

The 2023 Cardiovascular Business Salary and Job Satisfaction Report is here! We surveyed cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, nurses, service line mangers, coders and others in the industry about several topics, including compensation, burnout, EHRs and much more.

American Society of Echocardiography President Stephen Little, MD, says several trends and technologies are coming together at once, leading to renewed interest in echo.

“It's very important,” one cardiologist said. “This is a life-saving test and it's very frustrating that we can't access the medication.”

“Our pricing strategy for Lodoco is focused on helping to ensure access to as many people as possible,” an executive with Agepha Pharma told Cardiovascular Business. 

The FDA has said this is a Class I recall, which means using the devices “may cause serious injuries or death.” A total of 18 injuries have been reported so far. 

With a bit fewer than 7 million residents, Massachusetts ranks a middling 16th in population among the states. However, when it comes to internet searches for terms associated with emerging technologies per 100,000 residents, the Bay State is No. 1.

Radiology Business Management Association President Kit Crancer discusses the current coverage landscape for women's imaging and one promising national development.