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Blood may leak out of Impella introducers | Leadless conduction and Bachmann's pacing | US study for microvascular disease

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Blood may leak out of Impella introducers | Leadless conduction and Bachmann's pacing | US study for microvascular disease
Monday, June 22, 2026
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Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

 

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Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.
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Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

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Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.
Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology. 
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Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. 

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Impella users need to monitor for blood leaks at the sidearm and hub of the introducer sheath shown below here introducers.
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Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

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Impella users need to monitor for blood leaks at the sidearm and hub of the introducer sheath shown below here introducers.
Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week. 
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First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

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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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.
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First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.
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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Featured Articles

Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

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This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods
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Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

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This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods
A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.
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CCTA scan at conference gives cardiologist a wake-up call

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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Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT
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CCTA scan at conference gives cardiologist a wake-up call

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Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT
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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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

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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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

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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.
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High-intensity ultrasound technology for calcified valve leaflets makes debut in Europe

The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR.

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Cardiawave announced the first routine clinical use in Europe of its Valvosoft system since its CE mark regulator clearance in late 2025. It is a noninvasive, high-intensity ultrasound therapy to fragment leaflet calcium in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and I is aimed at patients who are not ideal for surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or who decline surgical intervention.
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High-intensity ultrasound technology for calcified valve leaflets makes debut in Europe

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Cardiawave announced the first routine clinical use in Europe of its Valvosoft system since its CE mark regulator clearance in late 2025. It is a noninvasive, high-intensity ultrasound therapy to fragment leaflet calcium in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and I is aimed at patients who are not ideal for surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or who decline surgical intervention.
The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR.
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Resistance training reduces heart attack risk in women

Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time.

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Resistance training reduces heart attack risk in women

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Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time.
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More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled

Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 

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More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled

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Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 
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Cardiology still one of the top specialties for FDA-cleared AI algorithms

Cardiology remains the No. 2 healthcare specialty for AI approvals, trailing only radiology. 

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The Boston Scientific BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System uses AI to help detect and monitor cardiac arrhythmias in ambulatory patients.
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Cardiology still one of the top specialties for FDA-cleared AI algorithms

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The Boston Scientific BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System uses AI to help detect and monitor cardiac arrhythmias in ambulatory patients.
Cardiology remains the No. 2 healthcare specialty for AI approvals, trailing only radiology. 
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Looking ahead to the future of FFR-CT

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.

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An example of the image quality from the new GE Photonova photon-counting CT system, where more detailed images of soft plaque and the ability to see through heavy calcium and stents is expected to improve CT-FFR assessments.
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Looking ahead to the future of FFR-CT

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An example of the image quality from the new GE Photonova photon-counting CT system, where more detailed images of soft plaque and the ability to see through heavy calcium and stents is expected to improve CT-FFR assessments.
Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.
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In Other News

Interventional work increasingly concentrated among smaller subset of radiologists

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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Interventional work increasingly concentrated among smaller subset of radiologists

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neuroradiology interventional radiology Betül Uzunoğlu
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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AI lab Midjourney investing over $74M to launch whole-body ultrasound screening business

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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Midjourney ultrasound scanning whole-body ultrasonic CT
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AI lab Midjourney investing over $74M to launch whole-body ultrasound screening business

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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. 
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Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblower

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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Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblower

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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.
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Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

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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Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

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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. 
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Hospitals serving Medicaid patients prepare to take proposed payment caps on the chin

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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Hospitals serving Medicaid patients prepare to take proposed payment caps on the chin

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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. 
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Gadolinium-based contrast safe for vulnerable patients, new study says

These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents.

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Gadolinium-based contrast safe for vulnerable patients, new study says

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These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents.
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