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Feedback rolls in as CMS considers sweeping TAVR changes | Improving care in cardiology deserts | Abbott gains key approval

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Feedback rolls in as CMS considers sweeping TAVR changes | Improving care in cardiology deserts | Abbott gains key approval
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Medical societies, medtech companies and clinicians weigh in as CMS considers sweeping TAVR changes

CMS is considering substantial updates to its TAVR policies, including coverage for asymptomatic patients. Some stakeholders are excited, embracing the possibility of expanded indications and fewer restrictions. Others are concerned that the changes would be too much, too soon.

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Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male
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Medical societies, medtech companies and clinicians weigh in as CMS considers sweeping TAVR changes

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Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male
CMS is considering substantial updates to its TAVR policies, including coverage for asymptomatic patients. Some stakeholders are excited, embracing the possibility of expanded indications and fewer restrictions. Others are concerned that the changes would be too much, too soon.
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New ABC campaign works to improve care in cardiology deserts

Association of Black Cardiologists President Anthony Fletcher, MD, discusses the group's efforts to educate patients in Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi.

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Anthony Fletcher, MD, FACC FAHA, FSCAI, president of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), and an interventional cardiologist at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas, Little Rock, explains the results of a recent ABC survey looking at the level of awareness among providers and communities in cardiology care deserts in the South. He said there was a poor level of understanding about LDL-C management and Lp(a) awareness among both primary care providers and patients in these underserved areas.
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New ABC campaign works to improve care in cardiology deserts

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Anthony Fletcher, MD, FACC FAHA, FSCAI, president of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), and an interventional cardiologist at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas, Little Rock, explains the results of a recent ABC survey looking at the level of awareness among providers and communities in cardiology care deserts in the South. He said there was a poor level of understanding about LDL-C management and Lp(a) awareness among both primary care providers and patients in these underserved areas.
Association of Black Cardiologists President Anthony Fletcher, MD, discusses the group's efforts to educate patients in Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi.
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Abbott secures key approval for new catheter capable of PFA, radiofrequency ablation

The TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled was designed to switch from PFA to radiofrequency ablation as needed, providing electrophysiologists with options when treating AFib patients.

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Abbott secures key approval for new catheter capable of PFA, radiofrequency ablation

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TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled
The TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled was designed to switch from PFA to radiofrequency ablation as needed, providing electrophysiologists with options when treating AFib patients.
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Featured Articles

Vascular surgeon indicted for murder of ex-wife and her husband

Michael McKee is accused of making the journey from Illinois to Ohio and then shooting the two victims in their home on Dec. 30. He was arrested after surveillance footage showed his car at the scene before and after the murders. 

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Vascular surgeon indicted for murder of ex-wife and her husband

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Michael McKee is accused of making the journey from Illinois to Ohio and then shooting the two victims in their home on Dec. 30. He was arrested after surveillance footage showed his car at the scene before and after the murders. 
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Post-TAVR echocardiography helps predict a patient’s long-term risk of SVD

Postprocedural gradients can tell cardiologists a lot about a patient's long-term risk of structural valve deterioration.

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Post-TAVR echocardiography helps predict a patient’s long-term risk of SVD

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Postprocedural gradients can tell cardiologists a lot about a patient's long-term risk of structural valve deterioration.
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Pivotal trial highlights safety, effectiveness of FDA-approved carotid stent

The CGuard Prime carotid stent system from InspireMD was approved by the FDA in 2025. These data confirm the device's ability to reduce a patient's stroke risk during treatment. 

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CGuard Prime carotid stent system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2025.
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Pivotal trial highlights safety, effectiveness of FDA-approved carotid stent

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CGuard Prime carotid stent system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2025.
The CGuard Prime carotid stent system from InspireMD was approved by the FDA in 2025. These data confirm the device's ability to reduce a patient's stroke risk during treatment. 
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New-look heart failure treatment shows early promise

Reducing the activity of a specific protein could provide significant relief for many heart failure patients.

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New-look heart failure treatment shows early promise

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Reducing the activity of a specific protein could provide significant relief for many heart failure patients.
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In Case You Missed It

Endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering bloodstream

Customers are urged to examine their inventory, quarantine any unused products and return them to the manufacturer. 

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Cook Medical endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering patient’s bloodstream.
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Endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering bloodstream

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Cook Medical endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering patient’s bloodstream.
Customers are urged to examine their inventory, quarantine any unused products and return them to the manufacturer. 
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FDA finalizes Class I recall for Medtronic catheters

There is a risk that these catheters will fail to retain their shape during use, causing procedure delays and creating the risk of an adverse outcome. The FDA first warned users about the issue back in August.

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FDA finalizes Class I recall for Medtronic catheters

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There is a risk that these catheters will fail to retain their shape during use, causing procedure delays and creating the risk of an adverse outcome. The FDA first warned users about the issue back in August.
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Healthcare advocacy in 2025: American Society of Echocardiography reviews a busy year

Healthcare policies have rapidly evolved in recent years, and 2025 was no exception. From payment policies to physician shortages, ASE and other medical societies had plenty to fight for throughout the year.

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Congress in Washington, D.C., is working on legislation to possibly expand Medicare coverage payments for phjysicians.
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Healthcare advocacy in 2025: American Society of Echocardiography reviews a busy year

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Congress in Washington, D.C., is working on legislation to possibly expand Medicare coverage payments for phjysicians.
Healthcare policies have rapidly evolved in recent years, and 2025 was no exception. From payment policies to physician shortages, ASE and other medical societies had plenty to fight for throughout the year.
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In Other News

High-level briefing: Rural healthcare downs & ups | Healthcare affordability in focus | Viruses to watch like a hawk in 2026 | more

Where have the missing rural American hospitals gone? And where is rural healthcare headed? The discussion is on in Washington and elsewhere.  

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High-level briefing: Rural healthcare downs & ups | Healthcare affordability in focus | Viruses to watch like a hawk in 2026 | more

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Where have the missing rural American hospitals gone? And where is rural healthcare headed? The discussion is on in Washington and elsewhere.  
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Software glitch prompts FDA recall of popular PET systems

The recall was issued due to the potential for the systems to produce artifacts during PET exams.

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Software glitch prompts FDA recall of popular PET systems

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The recall was issued due to the potential for the systems to produce artifacts during PET exams.
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