According to new data from SullivanCotter, compensation in the United States is up more than 20% in the last five years for interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, general cardiology and vascular surgery. This points to a workforce that is getting more competitive over time, one expert told Cardiovascular Business. According to new data from SullivanCotter, compensation in the United States is up more than 20% in the last five years for interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, general cardiology and vascular surgery. This points to a workforce that is getting more competitive over time, one expert told Cardiovascular Business. | | |
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The new software from Chicago-based Tempus AI was designed to identify signs of moderate or severe MR. This is the company's second FDA clearance in the last two months. The new software from Chicago-based Tempus AI was designed to identify signs of moderate or severe MR. This is the company's second FDA clearance in the last two months. | | |
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The 50-page document outlines what the FDA would like to see as vendors submit their technologies for regulatory review. It covers robotic systems of all types, including those used for various cardiac procedures. The 50-page document outlines what the FDA would like to see as vendors submit their technologies for regulatory review. It covers robotic systems of all types, including those used for various cardiac procedures. | | |
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“Patients are in desperate need of an effective treatment, and we are doing everything we can to help find that treatment,” one scientist explained. “The greatest reward would be to see a safe and effective treatment for people who currently have very few options.” “Patients are in desperate need of an effective treatment, and we are doing everything we can to help find that treatment,” one scientist explained. “The greatest reward would be to see a safe and effective treatment for people who currently have very few options.” | | |
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The long-term goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in counties with no cardiologists. The long-term goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in counties with no cardiologists. | | |
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Readmission rates are getting lower over time among patients treated at nonprofit hospitals. At for-profit facilities, meanwhile, readmission rates have stayed relatively unchanged. Readmission rates are getting lower over time among patients treated at nonprofit hospitals. At for-profit facilities, meanwhile, readmission rates have stayed relatively unchanged. | | |
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Clinicians can continue using these devices as they await a replacement. The FDA first issued an early alert about this issue in August. Clinicians can continue using these devices as they await a replacement. The FDA first issued an early alert about this issue in August. | | |
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The study's authors emphasized that these data should be kept in mind when making treatment decisions for female patients with severe AS. The study's authors emphasized that these data should be kept in mind when making treatment decisions for female patients with severe AS. | | |
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The European Society of Cardiology announced that approximately 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in its latest annual 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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The advanced algorithm, built to detect STEMI and STEMI-equivalent patterns in ECG results, gained the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2025. 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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“It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.” “It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.” | | |
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Patient engagement expert John Deutsch says consumers are already used to “frictionless experiences” when it comes time to catch a ride or buy a coffee. Can AI bring healthcare up to speed? Patient engagement expert John Deutsch says consumers are already used to “frictionless experiences” when it comes time to catch a ride or buy a coffee. Can AI bring healthcare up to speed? | | |
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The shiny Tesla Cybertruck cost $100,000. Its owner, Kevin Curry, 64, was convicted by a federal jury for his role in orchestrating a kickback scheme to defraud the military healthcare program. He awaits sentencing. The shiny Tesla Cybertruck cost $100,000. Its owner, Kevin Curry, 64, was convicted by a federal jury for his role in orchestrating a kickback scheme to defraud the military healthcare program. He awaits sentencing. | | |
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