CMS just finalized major updates to its TAVR coverage policies. Could even more change be on the horizon? CMS just finalized major updates to its TAVR coverage policies. Could even more change be on the horizon? | | |
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Heart failure patients with a CardioMEMS implant can now monitor their own pulmonary artery pressure readings and receive clinician feedback through a smartphone app. Heart failure patients with a CardioMEMS implant can now monitor their own pulmonary artery pressure readings and receive clinician feedback through a smartphone app. | | |
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Orforglipron was linked to consistent weight loss in addition to reductions in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. In terms of safety, it was found to be noninferior to insulin glargine. Orforglipron was linked to consistent weight loss in addition to reductions in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. In terms of safety, it was found to be noninferior to insulin glargine. | | |
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The AHA recognized more than 2,700 U.S. healthcare organizations for managing patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or type 2 diabetes. The AHA recognized more than 2,700 U.S. healthcare organizations for managing patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or type 2 diabetes. | | |
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Some parents may be unsure about giving their children these medications. However, it can be worth it to avoid a lifetime of high blood pressure and other potentially harmful health conditions. Some parents may be unsure about giving their children these medications. However, it can be worth it to avoid a lifetime of high blood pressure and other potentially harmful health conditions. | | |
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Research has shown that mistreatment at the hands of patients and other visitors is one of the leading drivers of burnout in the U.S. healthcare system. The new Cardio Safe initiative was built to combat that issue and protect the well-being of cardiologists and other cardiovascular health professionals. Research has shown that mistreatment at the hands of patients and other visitors is one of the leading drivers of burnout in the U.S. healthcare system. The new Cardio Safe initiative was built to combat that issue and protect the well-being of cardiologists and other cardiovascular health professionals. | | |
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A new STEMI medication from CeleCor Therapeutics is now one step closer to a potential FDA approval. A new STEMI medication from CeleCor Therapeutics is now one step closer to a potential FDA approval. | | |
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There is still not a clear consensus on how to best treat this atypical cardiac presentation. There is still not a clear consensus on how to best treat this atypical cardiac presentation. | | |
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It's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to patient care. What works is some communities may not work in others. It's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to patient care. What works is some communities may not work in others. | | |
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CMS just finalized significant changes to its TAVR coverage policies. Three leading cardiovascular health societies shared a joint statement summarizing their initial feedback. CMS just finalized significant changes to its TAVR coverage policies. Three leading cardiovascular health societies shared a joint statement summarizing their initial feedback. | | |
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Multiple veteran cardiologists have been accused of accepting bribes from medtech companies. No arrests have been made at this time. Multiple veteran cardiologists have been accused of accepting bribes from medtech companies. No arrests have been made at this time. | | |
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The incident happened in 2019, when a third-party debt collector used by the diagnostics company had a hacker inside its network for over 8 months. In total, the incident exposed records from 27.5 million patients to hackers. The incident happened in 2019, when a third-party debt collector used by the diagnostics company had a hacker inside its network for over 8 months. In total, the incident exposed records from 27.5 million patients to hackers. | | |
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Bone age assessments are commonly used to evaluate whether a child's skeletal development is consistent with their chronological age. Bone age assessments are commonly used to evaluate whether a child's skeletal development is consistent with their chronological age. | | |
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