After high-risk medical devices go through the initial FDA approval process, it is relatively easy for manufacturers to get updates to those devices approved. New evidence suggests that this policy could be leading to more recalls, especially among cardiovascular devices. After high-risk medical devices go through the initial FDA approval process, it is relatively easy for manufacturers to get updates to those devices approved. New evidence suggests that this policy could be leading to more recalls, especially among cardiovascular devices. | | |
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Researchers evaluated data from more than 200 patients who underwent redo TAVR, noting that women and patients with a higher BMI faced a higher risk of coronary flow compromise. Researchers evaluated data from more than 200 patients who underwent redo TAVR, noting that women and patients with a higher BMI faced a higher risk of coronary flow compromise. | | |
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HeartPlace, a Dallas-based cardiology practice with more than 20 locations, is the newest member of the USHV family. HeartPlace, a Dallas-based cardiology practice with more than 20 locations, is the newest member of the USHV family. | | |
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“These decisions are never easy, and we’re taking great care to treat all impacted employees with dignity and respect," the company told Cardiovascular Business in a statement. “These decisions are never easy, and we’re taking great care to treat all impacted employees with dignity and respect," the company told Cardiovascular Business in a statement. | | |
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The doctor was charged with three counts of sexual assault related to an alleged date rape from January. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May. The doctor was charged with three counts of sexual assault related to an alleged date rape from January. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May. | | |
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“This event was life-changing, but it is not the end of my story,” Hamlin said during a press conference. “This event was life-changing, but it is not the end of my story,” Hamlin said during a press conference. | | |
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Many patients still require a permanent pacemaker following TAVR. In fact, it is more common after TAVR than after surgical aortic valve replacement. Many patients still require a permanent pacemaker following TAVR. In fact, it is more common after TAVR than after surgical aortic valve replacement. | | |
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Patients with pure native AR are often excluded from clinical trials comparing TAVR and SAVR, leading to a lack of clarity when it comes to the proper treatment of this population. Patients with pure native AR are often excluded from clinical trials comparing TAVR and SAVR, leading to a lack of clarity when it comes to the proper treatment of this population. | | |
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One official described it as the 'largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action' of its kind. One official described it as the 'largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action' of its kind. | | |
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GE Healthcare received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its patient monitoring platform, Carescape Canvas. GE Healthcare received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its patient monitoring platform, Carescape Canvas. | | |
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