Overall, one-year findings showed that there were no instances of mortality, endocarditis, major stent fractures or surgical intervention among patients who received the Harmony TPV.

The team behind the new guidance also emphasized how important it still is for all adults to get vaccinated. 

“Our findings are of great importance to the debate concerning blood pressure treatment," one researcher said. The team's analysis included data from nearly 345,000 patients.

The procedure's clinical success rate was 97.8%, researchers reported. 

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

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

Catheter ablation is associated with better outcomes for AFib patients, researchers noted, but beginning treatment with just antiarrhythmic medications may be the most practical option. 

The platform was designed to assist clinicians during percutaneous coronary intervention and other interventional procedures. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late April started sending breast imaging providers fee invoices via email for their annual inspections.