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News You Need to Know Today
FDA approves dual-energy ablation catheter | Hub-and-spoke models & CCTA | Surgeon makes history | New heart drug falls short
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Today's News and Trends

FDA approves new Abbott catheter capable of PFA and radiofrequency ablation

The new device, which already gained CE mark approval, allows users to switch back and forth from one technique to the other as necessary. 

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TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled
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FDA approves new Abbott catheter capable of PFA and radiofrequency ablation

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TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled
The new device, which already gained CE mark approval, allows users to switch back and forth from one technique to the other as necessary. 
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Hub-and-spoke model expands access to CCTA as the modality continues to gain momentum

“It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.”

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Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Imaging, RadNet, a leader with the SCCT Health Policy and Practice Committee Regulatory Task Force, and incoming co-chair of the Health Policy and Practice Committee, explains the use of the hub and spoke model to expand CCTA in emergency departments and outpatient imaging centers.
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Hub-and-spoke model expands access to CCTA as the modality continues to gain momentum

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Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Imaging, RadNet, a leader with the SCCT Health Policy and Practice Committee Regulatory Task Force, and incoming co-chair of the Health Policy and Practice Committee, explains the use of the hub and spoke model to expand CCTA in emergency departments and outpatient imaging centers.
“It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.”
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Surgeon performs first implant of semi-rigid annuloplasty ring for tricuspid valve repair

The FDA-cleared device was built specifically with the tricuspid valve in mind. 

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Corcym TriMemo tricuspid semirigid cardiac surgical annuloplasty ring. The device gained FDA approval in April 2026, based on the safety data of the mitral version of the device used for nearly 20 years.
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Surgeon performs first implant of semi-rigid annuloplasty ring for tricuspid valve repair

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Corcym TriMemo tricuspid semirigid cardiac surgical annuloplasty ring. The device gained FDA approval in April 2026, based on the safety data of the mitral version of the device used for nearly 20 years.
The FDA-cleared device was built specifically with the tricuspid valve in mind. 
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New heart drug from Novartis falls short in clinical trial: ‘Not the results we hoped for’

Pelacarsen, an investigational heart drug developed by Novartis, did successfully reduce Lp(a) levels in high-risk heart patients. However, it was unable to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events among those patients. 

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New heart drug from Novartis falls short in clinical trial: ‘Not the results we hoped for’

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Pelacarsen, an investigational heart drug developed by Novartis, did successfully reduce Lp(a) levels in high-risk heart patients. However, it was unable to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events among those patients. 
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Featured Articles

Nurse-coordinated care improves heart failure survival

A structured, nurse-coordinated, technology-enabled delivery model improved heart failure outcomes in routine care. 

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Nurse-coordinated care improves heart failure survival

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A structured, nurse-coordinated, technology-enabled delivery model improved heart failure outcomes in routine care. 
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Medtronic stent graft system secures key labeling update

Medtronic has received CE mark approval for a major change to the labeling of its Endurant stent graft system. A warning that the device has not been evaluated for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms is no longer required.

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Medtronic stent graft system secures key labeling update

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Endurant stent graft system labeling
Medtronic has received CE mark approval for a major change to the labeling of its Endurant stent graft system. A warning that the device has not been evaluated for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms is no longer required.
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FDA authorizes ‘Queen of Hearts’ AI model for detecting heart attacks in ECG results

The advanced algorithm, built to detect STEMI and STEMI-equivalent patterns in ECG results, gained the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2025.

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FDA authorizes ‘Queen of Hearts’ AI model for detecting heart attacks in ECG results

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The advanced algorithm, built to detect STEMI and STEMI-equivalent patterns in ECG results, gained the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2025.
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ESC celebrates record-breaking attendance for world's largest cardiology conference

The European Society of Cardiology announced that approximately 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in its latest annual conference. 

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ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam
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ESC celebrates record-breaking attendance for world's largest cardiology conference

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ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam
The European Society of Cardiology announced that approximately 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in its latest annual conference. 
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In Case You Missed It

FDA clears next-gen peripheral thrombectomy device

The newly cleared pVasc NET includes a dual-layer filter not available on the company's previous devices. 

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FDA clears next-gen peripheral thrombectomy device

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The newly cleared pVasc NET includes a dual-layer filter not available on the company's previous devices. 
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HCM care is evolving thanks to better data, new treatments

The standard of care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has undergone a lot of change in recent years. Many more changes are likely on the way.

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Florian Rader, MD, director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, explains new horizons in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and how the standard of care has changed.
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HCM care is evolving thanks to better data, new treatments

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Florian Rader, MD, director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, explains new horizons in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and how the standard of care has changed.
The standard of care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has undergone a lot of change in recent years. Many more changes are likely on the way.
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Tirzepatide linked to better outcomes for heart patients with type 2 diabetes

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, confirming that patients given tirzepatide were less likely to die or experience a heart attack than those given an older diabetes medication.

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Tirzepatide linked to better outcomes for heart patients with type 2 diabetes

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The study's authors reviewed data from more than 50,000 patients, confirming that patients given tirzepatide were less likely to die or experience a heart attack than those given an older diabetes medication.
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In Other News

Experts believe in the potential of breast AI but say more real-world data is needed

A new review led by UCLA researchers examines the utility of commercially available AI tools for screening mammography and evidence surrounding their ability to detect interval cancers. 

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Experts believe in the potential of breast AI but say more real-world data is needed

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A new review led by UCLA researchers examines the utility of commercially available AI tools for screening mammography and evidence surrounding their ability to detect interval cancers. 
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Pakistani call center scam allegedly steals $419M from Medicare using AI voices

The group was able to bill programs for COVID-19 tests and medical devices using artificial intelligence voices to justify claims submissions.

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Pakistani call center scam allegedly steals $419M from Medicare using AI voices

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The group was able to bill programs for COVID-19 tests and medical devices using artificial intelligence voices to justify claims submissions.
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