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News You Need to Know Today
RVU cuts in electrophysiology | Cannabis & heart disease | Breakthroughs in VT ablation | Abbott recalls heart tech
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Editor's Choice: Heart Rhythm

'Not sustainable': The real impact of RVU cuts in electrophysiology

Despite a substantial increase in demand for electrophysiologists, payments for their services have remained stagnant. 

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Joshua R. Silverstein, MD, FHRS, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, explains the real-world impacts of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) RVU cuts in electrophysiology.
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'Not sustainable': The real impact of RVU cuts in electrophysiology

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Joshua R. Silverstein, MD, FHRS, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, explains the real-world impacts of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) RVU cuts in electrophysiology.
Despite a substantial increase in demand for electrophysiologists, payments for their services have remained stagnant. 
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Does cannabis use cause heart disease? The evidence is mixed, but cardiologists urge caution

Data on the potential relationship between cannabis use and CVD remain mixed. For now, however, there is enough evidence available that heart patients should be careful. 

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Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.
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Does cannabis use cause heart disease? The evidence is mixed, but cardiologists urge caution

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Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.
Data on the potential relationship between cannabis use and CVD remain mixed. For now, however, there is enough evidence available that heart patients should be careful. 
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FDA approves dual-energy ablation tech from Johnson & Johnson

The new Dual-Energy ThermoCool SmartTouch SF Platform delivers RF and PF energy through a single catheter. 

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Johnson & Johnson Dual-Energy ThermoCool SmartTouch SF platform
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FDA approves dual-energy ablation tech from Johnson & Johnson

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Johnson & Johnson Dual-Energy ThermoCool SmartTouch SF platform
The new Dual-Energy ThermoCool SmartTouch SF Platform delivers RF and PF energy through a single catheter. 
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Exploring key breakthroughs in VT ablation

Today's sophisticated mapping systems allow clinicians to visualize VT circuits with unprecedented detail.

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Roderick Tung, MD, FACC, FHRS, tenured professor of medicine, chief of cardiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, director, Banner Heart Institute, explained new technology opportunities in ventricular ablation.
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Exploring key breakthroughs in VT ablation

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Roderick Tung, MD, FACC, FHRS, tenured professor of medicine, chief of cardiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, director, Banner Heart Institute, explained new technology opportunities in ventricular ablation.
Today's sophisticated mapping systems allow clinicians to visualize VT circuits with unprecedented detail.
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Cardioneural ablation provides a new treatment option for vasovagal syncope

The procedure is designed to help patients who experience frequent fainting episodes that impair their quality of life.

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Roderick Tung explains cardio-neuro ablation therapy for recurrent vasovagal syncope
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Cardioneural ablation provides a new treatment option for vasovagal syncope

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Roderick Tung explains cardio-neuro ablation therapy for recurrent vasovagal syncope
The procedure is designed to help patients who experience frequent fainting episodes that impair their quality of life.
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Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

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Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.
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Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

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Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.
Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.
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Abbott recalls heart device monitoring system due to malfunction risk

The new recall impacts thousands of portable systems. A software update is now available that should resolve any issues. 

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Abbott recalls heart device monitoring system due to malfunction risk

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The new recall impacts thousands of portable systems. A software update is now available that should resolve any issues. 
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Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

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This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods
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Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

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This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods
A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.
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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.

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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

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Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.
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