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News You Need to Know Today
Looking Back: Is coffee bad for the heart? | Procedure kit recalls | Cardiologist gets wake-up call | TAVR policy changes
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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The Month in Review

Is coffee bad for the heart? New research links it to a major risk—and multiple benefits

Drinking a lot of coffee may increase a person's heart attack risk, according to a new meta-analysis. On the other hand, coffee intake was linked to key benefits in the same study.

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Is coffee bad for the heart? New research links it to a major risk—and multiple benefits

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Drinking a lot of coffee may increase a person's heart attack risk, according to a new meta-analysis. On the other hand, coffee intake was linked to key benefits in the same study.
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Medline recalls nearly 50K procedure kits, including many used by cardiologists

This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

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Medline recalls nearly 50K procedure kits, including many used by cardiologists

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This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.
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More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled

Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 

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More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled

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Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 
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Thousands of heart surgery kits recalled due to FDA quality concerns

Specific lots of several procedure kits have been recalled after the FDA identified quality issues during a recent inspection.

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Thousands of heart surgery kits recalled due to FDA quality concerns

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Specific lots of several procedure kits have been recalled after the FDA identified quality issues during a recent inspection.
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CCTA scan at conference gives cardiologist a wake-up call

Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 

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Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT
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CCTA scan at conference gives cardiologist a wake-up call

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Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT
Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 
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CMS proposes major TAVR changes, including Medicare coverage for asymptomatic patients

After months of consideration, CMS has proposed sweeping changes to its TAVR coverage policies. The agency is accepting public comments until July 15.

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2024 has been a banner year for structural heart treatments, especially those focused on the tricuspid valve. In February, for example, Edwards Lifesciences made history when its Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system became the first device of its kind to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Two months later, Abbott’s TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system also gained FDA approval for the treatment of TR.
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CMS proposes major TAVR changes, including Medicare coverage for asymptomatic patients

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2024 has been a banner year for structural heart treatments, especially those focused on the tricuspid valve. In February, for example, Edwards Lifesciences made history when its Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system became the first device of its kind to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Two months later, Abbott’s TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system also gained FDA approval for the treatment of TR.
After months of consideration, CMS has proposed sweeping changes to its TAVR coverage policies. The agency is accepting public comments until July 15.
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Cardiologists and surgeons share early feedback after CMS proposed sweeping TAVR changes

Major TAVR policy changes appear to be on the way—should clinicians be excited or concerned? Leading U.S. medical societies are sharing their early reactions.

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Cardiologists and surgeons share early feedback after CMS proposed sweeping TAVR changes

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Major TAVR policy changes appear to be on the way—should clinicians be excited or concerned? Leading U.S. medical societies are sharing their early reactions.
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Trump administration questions vascular care provided by surgeons, cardiologists and radiologists

Medicare may have paid up to $105 million for questionable vascular procedures in 2023 alone, according to a new OIG report. No accusations have been made at this time, but the government thinks 139 different physicians deserve "further scrutiny."

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Trump administration questions vascular care provided by surgeons, cardiologists and radiologists

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Medicare may have paid up to $105 million for questionable vascular procedures in 2023 alone, according to a new OIG report. No accusations have been made at this time, but the government thinks 139 different physicians deserve "further scrutiny."
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Star Trek star's family awarded $13M in heart failure malpractice case

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, died from undiagnosed and untreated heart failure after seeking medical treatment.

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Star Trek star's family awarded $13M in heart failure malpractice case

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Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, died from undiagnosed and untreated heart failure after seeking medical treatment.
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New-look pacemaker uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart—no implant required

The engineers behind this new device envision a future where patients wear a single postage stamp-sized sticker that images and stimulates the heart. 

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New-look pacemaker uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart—no implant required

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The engineers behind this new device envision a future where patients wear a single postage stamp-sized sticker that images and stimulates the heart. 
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Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

TAVR was associated with early benefits for women. After five years, however, outcomes were comparable across the board.

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Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

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TAVR was associated with early benefits for women. After five years, however, outcomes were comparable across the board.
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