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ASNC speaks to policymakers | New IVL tech impresses | FDA clears high-pressure balloon catheter | RSNA names a new editor

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ASNC speaks to policymakers | New IVL tech impresses | FDA clears high-pressure balloon catheter | RSNA names a new editor
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ASNC speaks to policymakers about prior authorization, Medicare cuts and more

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC, a professor and the director of nuclear cardiology at the University of Virginia, explains the key federal policies impacting cardiology that were discussed with lawmakers on Capital Hill last week.
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ASNC speaks to policymakers about prior authorization, Medicare cuts and more

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, FASNC, a professor and the director of nuclear cardiology at the University of Virginia, explains the key federal policies impacting cardiology that were discussed with lawmakers on Capital Hill last week.
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.
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New coronary IVL tech from Boston Scientific impresses in first-in-human study

The company's Seismiq platform has already gained FDA approval for treating PAD. This new analysis highlights its potential to treat calcified coronary lesions during PCI procedures.

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Boston Scientific's Seismiq 4CE Coronary IVL Catheter
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New coronary IVL tech from Boston Scientific impresses in first-in-human study

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Boston Scientific's Seismiq 4CE Coronary IVL Catheter
The company's Seismiq platform has already gained FDA approval for treating PAD. This new analysis highlights its potential to treat calcified coronary lesions during PCI procedures.
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FDA clears high-pressure balloon catheter for BAV procedures

The new device from Arizona-based Corvention was built to withstand the extreme pressures associated with treating severely calcified valves. 

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KardiaPSI Balloon Catheter Corvention
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FDA clears high-pressure balloon catheter for BAV procedures

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KardiaPSI Balloon Catheter Corvention
The new device from Arizona-based Corvention was built to withstand the extreme pressures associated with treating severely calcified valves. 
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Harold Litt named new editor of RSNA's cardiothoracic imaging journal

Litt, a leading name in the fields of radiology and cardiology, has been with the journal since it was first launched in 2019. 

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Harold Litt, MD
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Harold Litt named new editor of RSNA's cardiothoracic imaging journal

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Harold Litt, MD
Litt, a leading name in the fields of radiology and cardiology, has been with the journal since it was first launched in 2019. 
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Featured Articles

FDA announces more recalls due to risk of syringe breaking during treatment

Medline already had to recall millions of syringes due to a significant safety risk. Now, multiple procedure kits that include the devices are also being recalled. The issue has been associated with four serious injuries.

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FDA announces more recalls due to risk of syringe breaking during treatment

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doctor wrong patient wrong-site surgery medical error malpractice mistake
Medline already had to recall millions of syringes due to a significant safety risk. Now, multiple procedure kits that include the devices are also being recalled. The issue has been associated with four serious injuries.
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How expert guidelines have influenced TAVR vs. SAVR decisions

As popular as TAVR is today, SAVR continues to play a significant role in the management of patients with valvular disease. 

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) cases rapidly increased 2016-2022 and saw a major boost after the 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease guideline. However, the guidelines also helped stabilized surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) volumes.
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How expert guidelines have influenced TAVR vs. SAVR decisions

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) cases rapidly increased 2016-2022 and saw a major boost after the 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease guideline. However, the guidelines also helped stabilized surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) volumes.
As popular as TAVR is today, SAVR continues to play a significant role in the management of patients with valvular disease. 
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AATS helps heart surgeons diagnose and manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after heart surgery is a major concern, but prior guidelines were developed without much feedback from actual cardiac surgeons.

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Subhasis Chatterjee, MD. FACS, FACC, FCCP, Associate Professor of Surgery, Director Thoracic Surgical ICU and ECMO Program, Texas Heart Institute at CHI Baylor St. Lukes, explains the new 2026 expert consensus on heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) released at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2026 annual meeting. #AATS #AATS2026 #AATS26
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AATS helps heart surgeons diagnose and manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

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Subhasis Chatterjee, MD. FACS, FACC, FCCP, Associate Professor of Surgery, Director Thoracic Surgical ICU and ECMO Program, Texas Heart Institute at CHI Baylor St. Lukes, explains the new 2026 expert consensus on heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) released at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2026 annual meeting. #AATS #AATS2026 #AATS26
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after heart surgery is a major concern, but prior guidelines were developed without much feedback from actual cardiac surgeons.
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In Case You Missed It

FDA clears next-gen hybrid system for intravascular imaging

Conavi Medical's new hybrid imaging system simultaneously performs IVUS and OCT.

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CMS greenlights LDCT lung cancer screening
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FDA clears next-gen hybrid system for intravascular imaging

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CMS greenlights LDCT lung cancer screening
Conavi Medical's new hybrid imaging system simultaneously performs IVUS and OCT.
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Late-breaking PCI data challenge the 'time is muscle' paradigm

Gregg Stone, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the lessons he and his colleagues learned from the STEMI DTU trial.

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Gregg Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, presented the results of the long-awaited STEMI Door or Unloading time trial, which takes a different approach to first using a percutaneous heart pump to unload the heart 30 minutes prior to PCI interventions to try and prevent common complications and improve outcomes.
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Late-breaking PCI data challenge the 'time is muscle' paradigm

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Gregg Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, presented the results of the long-awaited STEMI Door or Unloading time trial, which takes a different approach to first using a percutaneous heart pump to unload the heart 30 minutes prior to PCI interventions to try and prevent common complications and improve outcomes.
Gregg Stone, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the lessons he and his colleagues learned from the STEMI DTU trial.
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How to prevent the most common complication after heart surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons put together an expert committee to examine the prevention and treatment of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. The group shared recommendations for before, during and after treatment.

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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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How to prevent the most common complication after heart surgery

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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.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons put together an expert committee to examine the prevention and treatment of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. The group shared recommendations for before, during and after treatment.
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In Other News

New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.

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New ultrasound needle yielded more substantial tissue samples
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New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

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New ultrasound needle yielded more substantial tissue samples
Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.
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Florida doctor charged with manslaughter in patient death describes chaotic scene in deposition

Thomas Shaknovsky, MD, is accused in a civil lawsuit of removing a patient’s liver instead of spleen, causing his death. The surgeon, who lost his license to practice medicine in Florida, has also been criminally charged with second degree manslaughter. He denies any intentional wrongdoing. 

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Florida doctor charged with manslaughter in patient death describes chaotic scene in deposition

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Thomas Shaknovsky, MD, is accused in a civil lawsuit of removing a patient’s liver instead of spleen, causing his death. The surgeon, who lost his license to practice medicine in Florida, has also been criminally charged with second degree manslaughter. He denies any intentional wrongdoing. 
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