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News You Need to Know Today
Concerns about more tariffs | ASNC looks ahead | AI-powered PCI planning | Treating eruptive calcified nodules
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Cardiology groups among the voices concerned about more medical device tariffs

When the Trump administration requested public input on adding more tariffs for PPE and all medical devices, hundreds of public comments were submitted. One common concern among those responses is that healthcare providers could be left with significantly higher costs. 

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Cardiology groups among the voices concerned about more medical device tariffs

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When the Trump administration requested public input on adding more tariffs for PPE and all medical devices, hundreds of public comments were submitted. One common concern among those responses is that healthcare providers could be left with significantly higher costs. 
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Collaborations, guidelines and grants: ASNC shares big plans for 2026

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President-elect Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, detailed just some of what the group has planned for 2026. For example, ASNC will be working on the development of multiple new guidelines designed to help clinicians provide high-quality care.

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) President-elect Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC, medical director of nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and the stress laboratory at UVA Health in Charlottesville, and a professor of medicine and radiology at the University of Virginia, explains some of the new things ASNC will be doing in 2026
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Collaborations, guidelines and grants: ASNC shares big plans for 2026

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) President-elect Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC, medical director of nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and the stress laboratory at UVA Health in Charlottesville, and a professor of medicine and radiology at the University of Virginia, explains some of the new things ASNC will be doing in 2026
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President-elect Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, detailed just some of what the group has planned for 2026. For example, ASNC will be working on the development of multiple new guidelines designed to help clinicians provide high-quality care.
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New Heartflow tech delivers AI-powered PCI planning for cardiologists

PCI Navigator from Heartflow was designed to help cardiologists plan ahead for percutaneous coronary interventions before they even step foot into the cath lab. It assesses a patient’s CCTA results and creates a state-of-the-art 3D model.

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Heartflow PCI Navigator Cardiology. PCI Navigator from Heartflow was designed to help cardiologists plan ahead for percutaneous coronary interventions before they even step foot into the cath lab. It assesses a patient’s CCTA results and creates a state-of-the-art 3D model.
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New Heartflow tech delivers AI-powered PCI planning for cardiologists

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Heartflow PCI Navigator Cardiology. PCI Navigator from Heartflow was designed to help cardiologists plan ahead for percutaneous coronary interventions before they even step foot into the cath lab. It assesses a patient’s CCTA results and creates a state-of-the-art 3D model.
PCI Navigator from Heartflow was designed to help cardiologists plan ahead for percutaneous coronary interventions before they even step foot into the cath lab. It assesses a patient’s CCTA results and creates a state-of-the-art 3D model.
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PCI for eruptive calcified nodules: Drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons both linked to poor outcomes

In some cases, researchers noted, CABG may be a better treatment option. The group emphasized that alternative therapies are still needed to improve patient care. 

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
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PCI for eruptive calcified nodules: Drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons both linked to poor outcomes

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
In some cases, researchers noted, CABG may be a better treatment option. The group emphasized that alternative therapies are still needed to improve patient care. 
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Featured Articles

Judge files lawsuit over husband’s death—alleges heart symptoms were mismanaged

The patient reported chest pain multiple times and had a family history of heart disease. According to the lawsuit, however, he was never referred to a cardiologist. 

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An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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Judge files lawsuit over husband’s death—alleges heart symptoms were mismanaged

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An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The patient reported chest pain multiple times and had a family history of heart disease. According to the lawsuit, however, he was never referred to a cardiologist. 
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ASE leading push to revise CPT code for interventional echocardiography

The pressure is on for ASE and other societies to create a new CPT code for the use of interventional echocardiography during structural heart procedures.

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Cardiovascular ultrasound showing Philips Echo Navigator with TEE angio fusion for a tricuspid valve intervention TTVR TCT 2024 DF
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ASE leading push to revise CPT code for interventional echocardiography

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Cardiovascular ultrasound showing Philips Echo Navigator with TEE angio fusion for a tricuspid valve intervention TTVR TCT 2024 DF
The pressure is on for ASE and other societies to create a new CPT code for the use of interventional echocardiography during structural heart procedures.
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Cardiology leader, a ’40 under 40’ winner, arrested for leaving baby on beach

Both parents were arrested for neglect and then released the next day after posting a $1,000 bond. The child was unharmed.

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Cardiology leader, a ’40 under 40’ winner, arrested for leaving baby on beach

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Both parents were arrested for neglect and then released the next day after posting a $1,000 bond. The child was unharmed.
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Medtronic announces new AI partnership focused on improving TAVR care

Participating TAVR programs will receive AI-powered recommendations courtesy of DASI Simulations.

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Medtronic announces new AI partnership focused on improving TAVR care

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Participating TAVR programs will receive AI-powered recommendations courtesy of DASI Simulations.
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In Case You Missed It

FDA announces recall for Johnson & Johnson devices due to cybersecurity risk—customers urged to act

The FDA and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are telling customers to keep the devices in a secure environment until they can be disabled from all networks.

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FDA announces recall for Johnson & Johnson devices due to cybersecurity risk—customers urged to act

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The FDA and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are telling customers to keep the devices in a secure environment until they can be disabled from all networks.
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Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk for vulnerable heart patients

Adults with a history of CVD, type 2 diabetes and stroke were all associated with a lower dementia risk if they ate a whole food, plant-based diet. The study, published in JACC: Advances, was based on data from more than 71,000 U.K. Biobank participants. 

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doctor fruits vegetables vegetarian diet. Embracing a plant-based diet can improve a person’s cardiovascular health, according to a new commentary published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1] The article, titled “Are We What We Eat? The Moral Imperative of the Medical Profession to Promote Plant-Based Nutrition,” also highlights multiple reasons that choosing plant-based nutrition over animal-based food can be viewed as being better for society as a whole.
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Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk for vulnerable heart patients

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doctor fruits vegetables vegetarian diet. Embracing a plant-based diet can improve a person’s cardiovascular health, according to a new commentary published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1] The article, titled “Are We What We Eat? The Moral Imperative of the Medical Profession to Promote Plant-Based Nutrition,” also highlights multiple reasons that choosing plant-based nutrition over animal-based food can be viewed as being better for society as a whole.
Adults with a history of CVD, type 2 diabetes and stroke were all associated with a lower dementia risk if they ate a whole food, plant-based diet. The study, published in JACC: Advances, was based on data from more than 71,000 U.K. Biobank participants. 
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Florida patient sues hospital, cardiology practice for alleged negligence after leg amputation

The patient alleges she experienced significant delays in care after being rushed to the hospital for acute limb ischemia. She also says no vascular surgeons were available, limiting her treatment options.

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American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.
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Florida patient sues hospital, cardiology practice for alleged negligence after leg amputation

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American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.
The patient alleges she experienced significant delays in care after being rushed to the hospital for acute limb ischemia. She also says no vascular surgeons were available, limiting her treatment options.
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In Other News

Healthcare AI today: Spending skyrockets, UnitedHealth finetunes AI claims processing, more

If you’ve sensed healthcare AI spending has been going extra-gangbusters over the past year or so, your perceptions are impressively attuned.

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Healthcare AI today: Spending skyrockets, UnitedHealth finetunes AI claims processing, more

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If you’ve sensed healthcare AI spending has been going extra-gangbusters over the past year or so, your perceptions are impressively attuned.
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AI could reduce reliance on gadolinium for contrast-enhanced MRI

New artificial intelligence technology could be used as a complimentary tool alongside low-dose GBCAs to enhance exams without sacrificing image quality.

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AI could reduce reliance on gadolinium for contrast-enhanced MRI

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New artificial intelligence technology could be used as a complimentary tool alongside low-dose GBCAs to enhance exams without sacrificing image quality.
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