AI for coronary plaque blockages | Medtronic recalls blood pump | Cardiologists push for MIPS changes

The team's AI-based fractional flow reserve calculations achieved a strong area under the curve, sensitivity and specificity. 

The recall comes after multiple reports of electrical failure, which can cause the pump to smoke, give off a strong burning odor or stop working altogether. 

Tommy Sweeney was the first NFL player to come down with myocarditis following a case of COVID-19, missing the rest of the 2020 season after his diagnosis in November.

The American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions joined dozens of other U.S. healthcare groups to request more clarity and better communication from CMS when it comes to MIPS updates.

The new study, published in JAMA Cardiology, tracked data from emergency department patients in five different countries. 

Researchers explored data from the COAPT trial, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

The original lawsuit argued that the physician had engaged in "an elaborate scheme to maximize profits.”

The organization is accepting public comments on this topic until May 17.

Researchers simulated more than 80 million patient encounters, running a variety of models to gain as much insight as possible. 

While it was already known that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV, the team's findings do provide fresh insight. 

With the help of Phoenix's advanced industrial imaging capabilities, the new entity hopes to ramp up its production of molybdenum-99.

The news comes days after an investment industry publication unearthed the reported $600M deal with American Securities, citing anonymous sources.