The efficiency adjustment cuts introduced in the 2026 MPFS are based on assumptions many doctors believe to be false. The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and other medical societies are pushing back. The efficiency adjustment cuts introduced in the 2026 MPFS are based on assumptions many doctors believe to be false. The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and other medical societies are pushing back. | | |
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Many experts still recommend SAVR over TAVR for patients younger than 65 years old with severe aortic stenosis. However, transcatheter treatments are growing more and more popular when these younger patients require a valve replacement. Many experts still recommend SAVR over TAVR for patients younger than 65 years old with severe aortic stenosis. However, transcatheter treatments are growing more and more popular when these younger patients require a valve replacement. | | |
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The new analysis included data from more than 22,000 PCI patients treated at one of two high-volume U.S. facilities. Infection was the most common noncardiac cause of death. The new analysis included data from more than 22,000 PCI patients treated at one of two high-volume U.S. facilities. Infection was the most common noncardiac cause of death. | | |
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The American Society for Preventive Cardiology celebrated researchers for uncovering new insights into this rare condition. The American Society for Preventive Cardiology celebrated researchers for uncovering new insights into this rare condition. | | |
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Gore has officially acquired Conformal Medical, the company known for an investigational LAAO device that uses a proprietary foam implant. The transaction was first announced in January. Gore has officially acquired Conformal Medical, the company known for an investigational LAAO device that uses a proprietary foam implant. The transaction was first announced in January. | | |
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The new guidance, the first of its kind, focuses on the importance of making a prompt diagnosis and providing care as quickly as possible. While some PE patients with mild cases can be discharged early, others may require an immediate catheter-based intervention or surgery. The new guidance, the first of its kind, focuses on the importance of making a prompt diagnosis and providing care as quickly as possible. While some PE patients with mild cases can be discharged early, others may require an immediate catheter-based intervention or surgery. | | |
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More than 40 million adults now have improved access to Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral renal denervation technology. More than 40 million adults now have improved access to Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral renal denervation technology. | | |
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The company, known for its advanced heart failure technologies, hopes to be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol BVXX. The company, known for its advanced heart failure technologies, hopes to be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol BVXX. | | |
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Early research suggests a single injection could reduce both brain damage and inflammation if delivered after a patient experiences a stroke. Much more research is still needed, but the new therapy showed significant potential. Early research suggests a single injection could reduce both brain damage and inflammation if delivered after a patient experiences a stroke. Much more research is still needed, but the new therapy showed significant potential. | | |
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Cardiac complications after noncardiac surgeries are a significant concern, especially as patients keep living longer and surgical volumes continue to rise. Cardiac complications after noncardiac surgeries are a significant concern, especially as patients keep living longer and surgical volumes continue to rise. | | |
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Researchers explored data from more than 1,000 patients with calcified coronary artery disease who required plaque modification. IVL and atherectomy were linked to comparable success rates, but adverse events were less likely with IVL. Researchers explored data from more than 1,000 patients with calcified coronary artery disease who required plaque modification. IVL and atherectomy were linked to comparable success rates, but adverse events were less likely with IVL. | | |
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Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, also known as LATE, was recently recognized as a type of dementia that occurs in older adults. It typically presents as memory-related cognitive decline. Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, also known as LATE, was recently recognized as a type of dementia that occurs in older adults. It typically presents as memory-related cognitive decline. | | |
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On Feb. 19, the company announced the clearance of two new MRI systems and one artificial intelligence-enabled workflow platform. On Feb. 19, the company announced the clearance of two new MRI systems and one artificial intelligence-enabled workflow platform. | | |
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![The use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is still safe and effective when patients present with calcified nodules (CNs), according to new long-term data published in EuroIntervention.[1] Researchers compared outcomes from patients with and without CNs, highlighting key similarities in stent expansion and luminal gain.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2024-12/screenshot_2024-12-02_at_11.07.21_am.png?itok=hecl3jAc)
