The recall comes after approximately 3% of patients treated with the device during the early stages of its U.S. rollout experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack following surgery. The expected stroke rate is closer to 1%, the FDA explained. The recall comes after approximately 3% of patients treated with the device during the early stages of its U.S. rollout experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack following surgery. The expected stroke rate is closer to 1%, the FDA explained. | | |
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The historic heart procedure was part of a series of operations that saved the lives of three young girls. “The whole situation is extraordinary, whether you look at it from the standpoint of a scientific breakthrough or the average person’s point of view,” one parent said. The historic heart procedure was part of a series of operations that saved the lives of three young girls. “The whole situation is extraordinary, whether you look at it from the standpoint of a scientific breakthrough or the average person’s point of view,” one parent said. | | |
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The ACC, AHA, HFSA, HRS and SCAI all worked together to try and make the new board a reality. Though their proposal has been denied, the groups say they are not done fighting. The ACC, AHA, HFSA, HRS and SCAI all worked together to try and make the new board a reality. Though their proposal has been denied, the groups say they are not done fighting. | | |
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The rapid rise of CCTA represents one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends, but most primary care providers are still not embracing a CT-first strategy. The rapid rise of CCTA represents one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends, but most primary care providers are still not embracing a CT-first strategy. | | |
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The Outsourcing Facilities Association, a Texas-based trade group, is alleging that supply issues still remain for Ozempic and Wegovy. The group believes the FDA has ignored those issues. The Outsourcing Facilities Association, a Texas-based trade group, is alleging that supply issues still remain for Ozempic and Wegovy. The group believes the FDA has ignored those issues. | | |
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The acquisition helps Teleflex expand its interventional and vascular portfolios. Biotronik, meanwhile, is shifting its focus toward implantable devices and digital healthcare. The acquisition helps Teleflex expand its interventional and vascular portfolios. Biotronik, meanwhile, is shifting its focus toward implantable devices and digital healthcare. | | |
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Second-generation TAVR valves from Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences and Boston Scientific are all associated with similar seven-year outcomes, according to a new retrospective study out of Italy. Second-generation TAVR valves from Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences and Boston Scientific are all associated with similar seven-year outcomes, according to a new retrospective study out of Italy. | | |
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Google worked with AI specialists, cardiologists and even stunt performers to develop its new smartwatch feature. Google worked with AI specialists, cardiologists and even stunt performers to develop its new smartwatch feature. | | |
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A trio of leading voices in cardiology reviewed years of data while considering their proposal. The choice between TAVR and SAVR, they added, should be made on a case-by-case basis. A trio of leading voices in cardiology reviewed years of data while considering their proposal. The choice between TAVR and SAVR, they added, should be made on a case-by-case basis. | | |
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The next-generation catheter was designed to help clinicians restore blood flow safely and effectively after patients have experienced an acute ischemic stroke. The next-generation catheter was designed to help clinicians restore blood flow safely and effectively after patients have experienced an acute ischemic stroke. | | |
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The FDA recently cleared the company's cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead ECGs. The FDA recently cleared the company's cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead ECGs. | | |
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Users have identified risks related to patients falling from the Philips furniture products during transfer or position changes, the FDA said Friday. Users have identified risks related to patients falling from the Philips furniture products during transfer or position changes, the FDA said Friday. | | |
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The surgeon is only one member of a team in the OR. The surgeon is only one member of a team in the OR. | | |
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