Customers are urged not to use these devices due to a risk of tip separation. The FDA first warned the public about this issue in July.

An increase of nearly 200% in the use of CCTA over the past year has driven policy changes.

The push to move certain procedures to ambulatory surgical centers is one of the biggest business trends in electrophysiology. Medical societies are watching this space closely to ensure high quality remains the goal.

A group of nine U.S. medical societies wants to help hospital leaders improve cath lab safety. Their primary goals are to reduce radiation exposure and prevent orthopedic injuries. 

The VueJect ultrasound contrast delivery system was designed to improve workflow efficiency and provide consistency from one user to the next.

These systems do not need to be returned to the manufacturer. However, users are urged to follow specific instructions to avoid any issues.

ACC created a Medicare payment calculator for practices to see the possible impacts on their 2027 payments.

Medicare is looking to reduce healthcare costs, and EPs believe outpatient procedures are more convenient for patients.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a stroke survivor, introduced the new bill. If passed, it would direct the federal government to study how stroke care is delivered in the United States and fund efforts aimed at improving treatments, data collection and public awareness.

The American College of Cardiology has shared an updated guidance that highlights the importance of vaccination for patients with a history of CVD.