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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Policy expert explains why cardiology services in the US are getting more expensive

"We really should have a system that is patient-centric, physician-led, and professionally managed, but in a cost-effective way," Rick Snyder, MD, said.

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Video: Rick Snyder, MD, FACC, president of HeartPlace, and Chief Physician Executive at U.S. Heart and Vascular, testified to Congressional leaders in his role with the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA) to explain how federal healthcare policies have created an inefficient payment system that rewards higher cost care models and is putting lower cost private practices out of business.
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Policy expert explains why cardiology services in the US are getting more expensive

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Video: Rick Snyder, MD, FACC, president of HeartPlace, and Chief Physician Executive at U.S. Heart and Vascular, testified to Congressional leaders in his role with the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA) to explain how federal healthcare policies have created an inefficient payment system that rewards higher cost care models and is putting lower cost private practices out of business.
"We really should have a system that is patient-centric, physician-led, and professionally managed, but in a cost-effective way," Rick Snyder, MD, said.
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HeartMate 3 LVAD linked to 16% risk of stroke, other neurological issues—what heart failure specialists should know

Researchers tracked years of data, noting that strokes and other neurological adverse events reduce a patient's odds of survival.  

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Abbott’s HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been implanted in thousands of U.S. patients in recent years.According to a new investigative report from CBS News and KFF Health News, however, safety data related to the device have raised questions in certain parts of the healthcare industry.
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HeartMate 3 LVAD linked to 16% risk of stroke, other neurological issues—what heart failure specialists should know

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Abbott’s HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has been implanted in thousands of U.S. patients in recent years.According to a new investigative report from CBS News and KFF Health News, however, safety data related to the device have raised questions in certain parts of the healthcare industry.
Researchers tracked years of data, noting that strokes and other neurological adverse events reduce a patient's odds of survival.  
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Workout supplement recalled after FDA finds ‘hidden ingredient’ known to raise blood pressure, cause heart problems

The product at the heart of this recall is a dietary supplement taken to boost energy and performance when exercising. The FDA previously warned the public not to take it due to the potential side effects. 

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Houston-based Leader Formulas is recalling one lot of its Rapture Preworkout dietary supplement due to the presence of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMMA), an ingredient not listed on the product label.
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Workout supplement recalled after FDA finds ‘hidden ingredient’ known to raise blood pressure, cause heart problems

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Houston-based Leader Formulas is recalling one lot of its Rapture Preworkout dietary supplement due to the presence of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMMA), an ingredient not listed on the product label.
The product at the heart of this recall is a dietary supplement taken to boost energy and performance when exercising. The FDA previously warned the public not to take it due to the potential side effects. 
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Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities

Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.

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Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities

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Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.
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Featured Articles

The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States

Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.

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The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States

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Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.
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American Heart Association announces late-breaking research for Scientific Sessions 2026

The studies all answer key clinical questions, highlighting a variety of new technologies, drugs and techniques. 

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The entrance to the AHA expo and technology floor. Photo by Dave Fornell #AHA22
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American Heart Association announces late-breaking research for Scientific Sessions 2026

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The entrance to the AHA expo and technology floor. Photo by Dave Fornell #AHA22
The studies all answer key clinical questions, highlighting a variety of new technologies, drugs and techniques. 
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Real-world data highlight the benefits of thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism patients

Wearable trackers found that PE patients were more active if they underwent mechanical thrombectomy than if they were just put on anticoagulation therapy alone.

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The Penumbra thrombectomy pulmonary embolism clots extraction catheter displayed at TCT 2025. Photo by Dave Fornell
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Real-world data highlight the benefits of thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism patients

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The Penumbra thrombectomy pulmonary embolism clots extraction catheter displayed at TCT 2025. Photo by Dave Fornell
Wearable trackers found that PE patients were more active if they underwent mechanical thrombectomy than if they were just put on anticoagulation therapy alone.
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Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks

The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.

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Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks

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The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.
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In Case You Missed It

Johnson & Johnson appears to exit LAA closure market, selling heart tech to new startup

Johnson & Johnson is selling key assets related to its Laminar program to a new startup, Jaguar LAA. This comes less than three years after Johnson & Johnson acquired Laminar for $400 million. 

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Johnson & Johnson appears to exit LAA closure market, selling heart tech to new startup

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Johnson & Johnson is selling key assets related to its Laminar program to a new startup, Jaguar LAA. This comes less than three years after Johnson & Johnson acquired Laminar for $400 million. 
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Pass the oatmeal? Whole-grain foods protect the heart by reducing several risk factors

Eating four to six servings of whole-grain foods per day is associated with multiple cardiovascular benefits, according to a new meta-analysis of dozens of clinical trials. 

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Pass the oatmeal? Whole-grain foods protect the heart by reducing several risk factors

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Eating four to six servings of whole-grain foods per day is associated with multiple cardiovascular benefits, according to a new meta-analysis of dozens of clinical trials. 
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Intravascular imaging consistently improves PCI outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

The team behind this new meta-analysis reviewed data from more than 24,000 patients with a mean age of nearly 65 years old. They identified several benefits to choosing intravascular imaging guidance during PCI over traditional angiography alone.

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Examples of OCT (left) and IVUS (right) images of two different subjects with calcium. Blue arrows denote calcium noted on OCT, red asterisks mark calcium on IVUS
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Intravascular imaging consistently improves PCI outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

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Examples of OCT (left) and IVUS (right) images of two different subjects with calcium. Blue arrows denote calcium noted on OCT, red asterisks mark calcium on IVUS
The team behind this new meta-analysis reviewed data from more than 24,000 patients with a mean age of nearly 65 years old. They identified several benefits to choosing intravascular imaging guidance during PCI over traditional angiography alone.
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In Other News

FTC sends warning to dozens of hospitals over price transparency failures

The agency is warning hospitals that failing to publicly post the prices they charge for services will not only elicit the ire of HHS.

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FTC sends warning to dozens of hospitals over price transparency failures

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The agency is warning hospitals that failing to publicly post the prices they charge for services will not only elicit the ire of HHS.
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How Mass General slashed delays for diagnostic breast imaging

Delays in diagnostic resolution—following an abnormal screening mammogram—can lead to patient anxiety, later-stage cancer diagnoses, and poorer breast cancer survival. 

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How Mass General slashed delays for diagnostic breast imaging

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Delays in diagnostic resolution—following an abnormal screening mammogram—can lead to patient anxiety, later-stage cancer diagnoses, and poorer breast cancer survival. 
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