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FDA clears MRI-compatible catheter | A new radiotracer shortage | TAVR & M-TEER outcomes | Rape charges against doctor dropped

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FDA clears MRI-compatible catheter | A new radiotracer shortage | TAVR & M-TEER outcomes | Rape charges against doctor dropped
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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FDA clears MRI-compatible EP mapping catheter

This represents the first FDA clearance for Imricor Medical Systems. "It’s an exciting achievement and a date to be noted and remembered," CEO Steve Wedan said in a statement. 

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FDA clears MRI-compatible EP mapping catheter

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This represents the first FDA clearance for Imricor Medical Systems. "It’s an exciting achievement and a date to be noted and remembered," CEO Steve Wedan said in a statement. 
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ASNC reports shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers

The two vendors involved say supplies of PYP and HDP could be disrupted for months.

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cardiac amyloidosis on bone scan. Image courtesy of the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
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ASNC reports shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers

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cardiac amyloidosis on bone scan. Image courtesy of the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
The two vendors involved say supplies of PYP and HDP could be disrupted for months.
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Low-volume operators linked to worse outcomes after TAVR, M-TEER

Researchers tracked data from more than 400,00 patients, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

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Low-volume operators linked to worse outcomes after TAVR, M-TEER

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Researchers tracked data from more than 400,00 patients, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.
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Rape charges against Texas cardiologist dropped as part of plea agreement

The traveling clinician pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault. All other charges were dropped, and he was released from jail. According to his attorney, the cardiologist agreed to this plea agreement to "get on with his life." 

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Rape charges against Texas cardiologist dropped as part of plea agreement

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The traveling clinician pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault. All other charges were dropped, and he was released from jail. According to his attorney, the cardiologist agreed to this plea agreement to "get on with his life." 
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Featured Articles

FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Farapoint PFA catheter

The newest addition to the company's Farapulse PFA Platform was specifically approved to perform cavotricuspid isthmus ablation. 

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Boston Scientific Farapoint pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter
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FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Farapoint PFA catheter

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Boston Scientific Farapoint pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter
The newest addition to the company's Farapulse PFA Platform was specifically approved to perform cavotricuspid isthmus ablation. 
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Cardiovascular health in the United States: Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly

A new comprehensive report detailed the latest stats and trends in hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and many other areas of interest. “Progress in cardiovascular health depends on knowing where we stand,” the authors wrote. “To improve, we must measure—not occasionally, but consistently, transparently and with purpose.”

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Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.
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Cardiovascular health in the United States: Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly

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Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.
A new comprehensive report detailed the latest stats and trends in hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and many other areas of interest. “Progress in cardiovascular health depends on knowing where we stand,” the authors wrote. “To improve, we must measure—not occasionally, but consistently, transparently and with purpose.”
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Bayer expands into molecular imaging with cardiac amyloidosis tracer acquisitions

Bayer is acquiring two cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers from Attralus, one for PET and one for SPECT. The SPECT tracer is also a theranostic agent to both image and treat amyloidosis.

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PET-CT imaging of 124-I evuzamitide and SPECT-CT imaging of 99mTc-p5+14 showed radiotracer uptake in both AL and ATTR amyloid throughout the myocardium. Emily B. Martin, Anne Kassira, Alan Stuckey, et al. A tale of two tracers - Amyloid imaging with investigational radiotracers iodine (124I) evuzamitide and 99mTc-p5+14 (AT-05). https://www.journalofnuclearcardiology.org/article/S1071-3581(25)00325-3/abstract.
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Bayer expands into molecular imaging with cardiac amyloidosis tracer acquisitions

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PET-CT imaging of 124-I evuzamitide and SPECT-CT imaging of 99mTc-p5+14 showed radiotracer uptake in both AL and ATTR amyloid throughout the myocardium. Emily B. Martin, Anne Kassira, Alan Stuckey, et al. A tale of two tracers - Amyloid imaging with investigational radiotracers iodine (124I) evuzamitide and 99mTc-p5+14 (AT-05). https://www.journalofnuclearcardiology.org/article/S1071-3581(25)00325-3/abstract.
Bayer is acquiring two cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers from Attralus, one for PET and one for SPECT. The SPECT tracer is also a theranostic agent to both image and treat amyloidosis.
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Haemonetics acquires Irish medtech company focused on vessel closure for up to $215M

The device at the heart of this transaction is the PerQseal Elite system, a fully bioabsorbable patch for percutaneous vessel closure. The technology has already gained key approvals in Europe. 

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Haemonetics acquires Irish medtech company focused on vessel closure for up to $215M

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The device at the heart of this transaction is the PerQseal Elite system, a fully bioabsorbable patch for percutaneous vessel closure. The technology has already gained key approvals in Europe. 
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SCCT expands CCTA education overseas

SCCT has made it a priority to help clinicians from all over the world learn more about CCTA as the modality continues to transform patient care. 

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Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FSCCT, director of catheterization laboratory and research, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, Ditrector of TCT Middle East, and member of Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT) Education Committee, explains how the society it translating its educational content into other languages to help a wider international audience of clinicians. SCCT is working to expand its international membership and this is a big part of that strategy.
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SCCT expands CCTA education overseas

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Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FSCCT, director of catheterization laboratory and research, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, Ditrector of TCT Middle East, and member of Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT) Education Committee, explains how the society it translating its educational content into other languages to help a wider international audience of clinicians. SCCT is working to expand its international membership and this is a big part of that strategy.
SCCT has made it a priority to help clinicians from all over the world learn more about CCTA as the modality continues to transform patient care. 
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In Case You Missed It

FDA clears Abbott delivery device for closing holes in the hearts of premature infants

Cardiologists now have a new tool to assist with PDA closure in these vulnerable patients.

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Abbott has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and CE mark approval for its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System.
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FDA clears Abbott delivery device for closing holes in the hearts of premature infants

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Abbott has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and CE mark approval for its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System.
Cardiologists now have a new tool to assist with PDA closure in these vulnerable patients.
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Cardiology needs to evolve in the face of employment trends

Cardiology has largely shifted to hospital-employed models, driven by reimbursement compression and evolving physician priorities. This has created challenges as well as opportunities.

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Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, medical director, heart and vascular service line and the Benson Ford Chair in Cardiology at Henry Ford Health, board member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), explains the pros and cons and economic pressures involved with shifts in how cardiologists are now employment.
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Cardiology needs to evolve in the face of employment trends

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Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, medical director, heart and vascular service line and the Benson Ford Chair in Cardiology at Henry Ford Health, board member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), explains the pros and cons and economic pressures involved with shifts in how cardiologists are now employment.
Cardiology has largely shifted to hospital-employed models, driven by reimbursement compression and evolving physician priorities. This has created challenges as well as opportunities.
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AI flags hard-to-detect heart disease in seconds

The new deep learning algorithm is capable of detecting signs of coronary microvascular dysfunction in seconds.

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AI flags hard-to-detect heart disease in seconds

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The new deep learning algorithm is capable of detecting signs of coronary microvascular dysfunction in seconds.
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In Other News

In brief: Cancer survival | Difficult patients | IVF moms | Murderous surgeon

People diagnosed with cancer in the 2020s have a much greater chance of beating the disease than they would have had in decades past.

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In brief: Cancer survival | Difficult patients | IVF moms | Murderous surgeon

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People diagnosed with cancer in the 2020s have a much greater chance of beating the disease than they would have had in decades past.
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Tech CEO says he made his own MRI viewer using AI

The entrepreneur took to X this week to tout his accomplishment, which was achieved with the help of Anthropic’s Claude AI.

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Shopify CEO says he created his own MRI viewer with AI
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Tech CEO says he made his own MRI viewer using AI

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Shopify CEO says he created his own MRI viewer with AI
The entrepreneur took to X this week to tout his accomplishment, which was achieved with the help of Anthropic’s Claude AI.
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