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Cardiologist compensation hits all-time high | PET is transforming patient care | Robotic PFA | Performing PCI & TAVR together
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Cardiologist compensation hits an all-time high

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology APPs all earned more in 2024 than 2023, according to a new survey. Compensation in private practices continues to be much lower than it is integrated practices. 

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Cardiologist compensation hits an all-time high

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Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology APPs all earned more in 2024 than 2023, according to a new survey. Compensation in private practices continues to be much lower than it is integrated practices. 
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How PET is transforming cardiac nuclear imaging

"PET has changed the practice of nuclear medicine in general and I think it is going to revitalize the practice of cardiology,"  Marcelo Di Carli, MD, told Cardiovascular Business. He noted that more practices seem interested in implementing PET than ever before.

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Marcelo Di Carli, MD, editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, chief, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, and executive director, Cardiovascular Imaging Program, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains why there is rapid growth of PET imaging because of the extra value it brings in detecting microvascular disease.
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How PET is transforming cardiac nuclear imaging

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Marcelo Di Carli, MD, editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, chief, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, and executive director, Cardiovascular Imaging Program, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains why there is rapid growth of PET imaging because of the extra value it brings in detecting microvascular disease.
"PET has changed the practice of nuclear medicine in general and I think it is going to revitalize the practice of cardiology,"  Marcelo Di Carli, MD, told Cardiovascular Business. He noted that more practices seem interested in implementing PET than ever before.
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Medtech companies working together on robotic PFA system

Stereotaxis and CardioFocus are collaborating on a new robotic pulsed field ablation system. After completing some initial research, the companies are now working toward the launch of a clinical trial. 

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Medtech companies working together on robotic PFA system

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Stereotaxis and CardioFocus are collaborating on a new robotic pulsed field ablation system. After completing some initial research, the companies are now working toward the launch of a clinical trial. 
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Performing PCI and TAVR together may improve in-hospital outcomes, long-term survival

When patients require PCI and TAVR, performing them at the same time is associated with both short- and long-term benefits. 

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A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare. Sex differences in TAVR one-year mortality.
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Performing PCI and TAVR together may improve in-hospital outcomes, long-term survival

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A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare. Sex differences in TAVR one-year mortality.
When patients require PCI and TAVR, performing them at the same time is associated with both short- and long-term benefits. 
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Featured Articles

How mental health can influence cardiovascular health

Different subtypes of depression are association with specific cardiometabolic diseases, according to new data out of the Netherlands. 

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How mental health can influence cardiovascular health

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Different subtypes of depression are association with specific cardiometabolic diseases, according to new data out of the Netherlands. 
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FDA approves labeling changes for fenofibrates due to lack of cardiovascular benefits

The FDA listened to physician feedback and updated its labeling requirements for fenofibrates. These drugs have not been linked to any significant cardiovascular benefits, and clinicians should act accordingly.

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FDA approves labeling changes for fenofibrates due to lack of cardiovascular benefits

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The FDA listened to physician feedback and updated its labeling requirements for fenofibrates. These drugs have not been linked to any significant cardiovascular benefits, and clinicians should act accordingly.
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Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients

TAVR may get more attention, but the Ross procedure has also gained significant momentum in recent years. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, detailed his own team's success with the complex procedure.

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Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, director of aortic surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, explains the long-term outcomes of the Ross procedure, where a diseased aortic valve is surgically replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve.
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Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients

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Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, director of aortic surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, explains the long-term outcomes of the Ross procedure, where a diseased aortic valve is surgically replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve.
TAVR may get more attention, but the Ross procedure has also gained significant momentum in recent years. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, detailed his own team's success with the complex procedure.
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Cardiologists perform first TTVR of its kind on recent heart transplant recipient

When a 50-year-old patient developed severe TR just months after receiving a heart transplant, the safest treatment option was to implant an Evoque TTVR device. 

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Cardiologists perform first TTVR of its kind on recent heart transplant recipient

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Edwards Lifesciences Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve at TCT 2024. DF
When a 50-year-old patient developed severe TR just months after receiving a heart transplant, the safest treatment option was to implant an Evoque TTVR device. 
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In Case You Missed It

Cardiologists, heart surgeons sound alarm over widespread use of TAVR in low-risk patients

Are too many low-risk patients with severe AS undergoing TAVR instead of SAVR? According to one group of clinicians, "a significant public health concern may be looming."

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Cardiologists, heart surgeons sound alarm over widespread use of TAVR in low-risk patients

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Are too many low-risk patients with severe AS undergoing TAVR instead of SAVR? According to one group of clinicians, "a significant public health concern may be looming."
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The universal screening of children for familial hypercholesterolemia can save lives

If familial hypercholesterolemia is not detected and treated early, it can lead to premature heart attacks and heart disease in young patients.

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Blood Test Lab. A multidisciplinary panel recently published recommendations in the Journal of Pediatrics to promote early identification of children living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) through blood testing to better detect and prevent early onset cardiovascular disease.
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The universal screening of children for familial hypercholesterolemia can save lives

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Blood Test Lab. A multidisciplinary panel recently published recommendations in the Journal of Pediatrics to promote early identification of children living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) through blood testing to better detect and prevent early onset cardiovascular disease.
If familial hypercholesterolemia is not detected and treated early, it can lead to premature heart attacks and heart disease in young patients.
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Impella heart pump provides value during high-risk PCI, meta-analysis confirms

Using an Impella heart pump during high-risk PCI was linked to a reduced short-term mortality rate and an acceptable safety profile.

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Impella heart pump provides value during high-risk PCI, meta-analysis confirms

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Using an Impella heart pump during high-risk PCI was linked to a reduced short-term mortality rate and an acceptable safety profile.
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In Other News

Healthcare AI today: Hurry up and slow down, AI playbook, docs over bots, more

A slow but sure approach to governance can keep AI champions focused on improving patient care when—and even after—the technology builds unstoppable momentum seemingly of its own accord.

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Healthcare AI today: Hurry up and slow down, AI playbook, docs over bots, more

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A slow but sure approach to governance can keep AI champions focused on improving patient care when—and even after—the technology builds unstoppable momentum seemingly of its own accord.
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Johnson & Johnson to spin off $9.2B DePuy orthopedics division into independent company

The division develops and manufactures knee and hip replacements, along with other surgical implants. J&J said it will separate DePuy within 18 to 24 months, at which point it will be the largest orthopedics company in the world.

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Johnson & Johnson to spin off $9.2B DePuy orthopedics division into independent company

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The division develops and manufactures knee and hip replacements, along with other surgical implants. J&J said it will separate DePuy within 18 to 24 months, at which point it will be the largest orthopedics company in the world.
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