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Week in Review: New cath lab guidelines | Carotid stent system recalled | Foot doctors ID undiagnosed AFib
Saturday, May 1, 2021
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SCAI unveils new cath lab guidelines at annual meeting

The new guidelines were endorsed by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Heart Rhythm Society and Clinical Policy Approval Committee.

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SCAI unveils new cath lab guidelines at annual meeting

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The new guidelines were endorsed by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Heart Rhythm Society and Clinical Policy Approval Committee.
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Cardiologist praises Mediterranean diet, says keto and paleo diets are bad for the heart

The veteran physician listed three diets that are good for a person's heart—and three that can do real damage. 

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Cardiologist praises Mediterranean diet, says keto and paleo diets are bad for the heart

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The veteran physician listed three diets that are good for a person's heart—and three that can do real damage. 
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FDA announces recall of carotid stent system after 5 reported injuries

The recall is due to the potential separation of the atraumatic distal tip of the sheathed delivery system, the FDA reported. 

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FDA announces recall of carotid stent system after 5 reported injuries

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The recall is due to the potential separation of the atraumatic distal tip of the sheathed delivery system, the FDA reported. 
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Cardiologists push for new patient ID policies, citing multiple benefits

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association are among dozens of groups fighting to overhaul patient identification policies. 

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Cardiologists push for new patient ID policies, citing multiple benefits

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The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association are among dozens of groups fighting to overhaul patient identification policies. 
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Digital health company raises $12.5M to make new hires, ramp up production of heart monitoring devices

The company specializes in capturing, managing and evaluating data generated by remote cardiac monitoring devices. 

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Digital health company raises $12.5M to make new hires, ramp up production of heart monitoring devices

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The company specializes in capturing, managing and evaluating data generated by remote cardiac monitoring devices. 
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Foot doctors ID undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes

Overall, the researchers found, 17% of study participants had undiagnosed AFib.

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Foot doctors ID undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes

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Overall, the researchers found, 17% of study participants had undiagnosed AFib.
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Confirmed: USPSTF once again recommends hypertension screening for all adults

The USPSTF first shared a draft of its recommendation in 2020, leaving it open for public comment. 

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Confirmed: USPSTF once again recommends hypertension screening for all adults

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The USPSTF first shared a draft of its recommendation in 2020, leaving it open for public comment. 
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CMS recommends additional payment for using Shockwave’s IVL technology in hospital setting

CMS included the recommendation in its FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.

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Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy to break up calcified coronary lesions will now be reimbursed at a higher rate under new in-hospital codes the went into effect Oct. 1. Illustration of the Shockwave lithoplasty procedure using sonic waves to bust calcium without trauma.
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CMS recommends additional payment for using Shockwave’s IVL technology in hospital setting

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Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy to break up calcified coronary lesions will now be reimbursed at a higher rate under new in-hospital codes the went into effect Oct. 1. Illustration of the Shockwave lithoplasty procedure using sonic waves to bust calcium without trauma.
CMS included the recommendation in its FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.
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SCAI 2021: 98% of new TAVR programs developed in metropolitan areas

Researchers tracked 554 TAVR programs that opened from 2012 to 2018, sharing their findings at the SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions.

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SCAI 2021: 98% of new TAVR programs developed in metropolitan areas

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Researchers tracked 554 TAVR programs that opened from 2012 to 2018, sharing their findings at the SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions.
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Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services

Six healthcare organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, signed the letter. 

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Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services

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Six healthcare organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, signed the letter. 
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3D models, supercomputers shed new light on how heart shape can affect function

The team relied on advanced supercomputers, each one capable of running more than 200,000 hours of calculations, to help complete its analysis.

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3D models, supercomputers shed new light on how heart shape can affect function

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The team relied on advanced supercomputers, each one capable of running more than 200,000 hours of calculations, to help complete its analysis.
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