Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology. Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology. | | |
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Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. | | |
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The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels. The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels. | | |
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A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal. A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal. | | |
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Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. | | |
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Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health. Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health. | | |
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The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR. The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR. | | |
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Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time. Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time. | | |
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Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. | | |
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Cardiology remains the No. 2 healthcare specialty for AI approvals, trailing only radiology. Cardiology remains the No. 2 healthcare specialty for AI approvals, trailing only radiology. | | |
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Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care. Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care. | | |
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The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR. The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR. | | |
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Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims. Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims. | | |
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One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs. One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs. | | |
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Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025. Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025. | | |
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New federal limits on state-directed payments are set to cut Medicaid funding in most states. Hospitals are expected to bear the brunt since they account for the majority—84%, around $78B a year—of state-directed healthcare spends. New federal limits on state-directed payments are set to cut Medicaid funding in most states. Hospitals are expected to bear the brunt since they account for the majority—84%, around $78B a year—of state-directed healthcare spends. | | |
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These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents. These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents. | | |
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