Cardiologist Nathaniel Lebowitz, MD, reviews the latest updates in lipoprotein(a) awareness, testing and drug development. Cardiologist Nathaniel Lebowitz, MD, reviews the latest updates in lipoprotein(a) awareness, testing and drug development. | | |
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It was another strong quarter for Edwards Lifesciences as the company's TAVR platform continues to gain momentum. The FDA's approval of multiple Edwards valves for the treatment of asymptomatic severe AS represents a potential game-changer for the entire industry. It was another strong quarter for Edwards Lifesciences as the company's TAVR platform continues to gain momentum. The FDA's approval of multiple Edwards valves for the treatment of asymptomatic severe AS represents a potential game-changer for the entire industry. | | |
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An investigational device could help interventional cardiologists avoid the limitations of drug-eluting stents, according to a new analysis published in JACC. An investigational device could help interventional cardiologists avoid the limitations of drug-eluting stents, according to a new analysis published in JACC. | | |
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The BioCardia delivery catheter was designed to be used by interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists or cardiac surgeons. It includes a tiny needle that directly engages with the patient’s cardiac tissue. The BioCardia delivery catheter was designed to be used by interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists or cardiac surgeons. It includes a tiny needle that directly engages with the patient’s cardiac tissue. | | |
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Neil G. Bluhm, a billionaire philanthropist with deep ties to Chicago, has donated an additional $50 million to a high-volume facility that already bears his name. Neil G. Bluhm, a billionaire philanthropist with deep ties to Chicago, has donated an additional $50 million to a high-volume facility that already bears his name. | | |
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The FDA has announced seven Class I recalls related to this issue. Customers are urged to destroy the devices immediately instead of returning them to the manufacturer. The FDA has announced seven Class I recalls related to this issue. Customers are urged to destroy the devices immediately instead of returning them to the manufacturer. | | |
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Grants from $50,000 to $750,000 will be awarded to pay for physician-led studies focused on PE care. Grants from $50,000 to $750,000 will be awarded to pay for physician-led studies focused on PE care. | | |
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No devices need to be returned or replaced, but the company did want to update their instructions for use. No devices need to be returned or replaced, but the company did want to update their instructions for use. | | |
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For years, the ECG market was relatively static. According to a new report, however, things are rapidly changing. For years, the ECG market was relatively static. According to a new report, however, things are rapidly changing. | | |
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By tracking sex-related differences after TAVR, researchers hope to refine patient selection strategies and optimize care for both men and women. By tracking sex-related differences after TAVR, researchers hope to refine patient selection strategies and optimize care for both men and women. | | |
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“We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained. “We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained. | | |
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Johnson & Johnson reported $24.6 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 9.1% from the previous year. On an earnings call with investors, the company's CEO sang the praises of the company's cardiovascular health division. Johnson & Johnson reported $24.6 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 9.1% from the previous year. On an earnings call with investors, the company's CEO sang the praises of the company's cardiovascular health division. | | |
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The Globe Pulsed Field System, which secured FDA approval in September 2025, features high-density mapping capabilities and a 122-electrode spherical array. The Globe Pulsed Field System, which secured FDA approval in September 2025, features high-density mapping capabilities and a 122-electrode spherical array. | | |
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Solace Health, a company that connects patients with an "advocate" to help them navigate the U.S. healthcare system after a diagnosis, announced on Tuesday that it's earned $130 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to the coveted “unicorn status." Solace Health, a company that connects patients with an "advocate" to help them navigate the U.S. healthcare system after a diagnosis, announced on Tuesday that it's earned $130 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to the coveted “unicorn status." | | |
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Medical AI is likely to pass along potentially dangerous misinformation when the distortion comes to the model from a normally trustworthy source using a convincingly authoritative voice. Medical AI is likely to pass along potentially dangerous misinformation when the distortion comes to the model from a normally trustworthy source using a convincingly authoritative voice. | | |
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