Radiotracer shortage winding down | FDA clears new catheter | The high costs of healthcare | Vascular surgeons deliver value

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.

The newly cleared device was built to provide support, trackability and stability during the treatment of time-sensitive stroke patients. 

The cardiovascular mortality rate in the United States decreased dramatically from 2000 to 2011. Since then, however, it has remained relatively unchanged.

When working-age adults develop cardiovascular disease, it often ends up eating up a significant amount of their income. Are insurance companies doing enough to help these patients? 

Vascular surgeons play a critical role in today's evolving healthcare landscape. However, researchers noted, they often do not get the respect or appreciation they deserve.

The new-look device was designed to deliver 10 pulses to severely calcified coronary lesions in five seconds. Early data linked the catheter with positive 30-day safety and effectiveness outcomes.

Burnout remains one of the biggest issues in modern healthcare. More than 1,500 surgeons, including many from the field of cardiac surgery, provided feedback for a new report on that very topic. 

Scientia Vascular, a Salt Lake City-based medtech company focused on developing new vascular devices, was founded in 2007 and has more than 300 employees.

The public has more confidence in the American Heart Association than it does in the FDA, CMS or any other federal health agencies. 

Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health. 

Nearly 40 healthcare organizations signed a letter in support of the bipartisan legislation, noting that Medicare's “efficiency adjustment” decreases reimbursement during a challenging time for physicians.

Patients undergoing the procedures due to infection, chronic limb-threatening ischemia and other serious complications may not be receiving the follow-up care their need.

The company confirmed the number of victims in filings with the federal government and the state of Maine. The data breach was discovered in October 2025, but it began in November 2024. Hackers were siphoning protected health information for roughly a year.

The Columbus, Ohio-based imaging group is repositioning the business to “strengthen brand visibility, clarify service offerings and support long-term growth in an increasingly competitive radiology marketplace.”