Though this does not seem to be a significant issue, the agency still recommends keeping consumer electronics at least six inches away from implanted medical devices.

The authors evaluated data from more than 2.1 million patients, sharing their findings in Circulation.

This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 

“Our findings suggest that cardiologists should consider the value of regular psychological assessments, especially among younger patients,” one researcher said. The team's full findings will be presented at ACC.21. 

The company also announced that two specialists with more than 25 years of industry experience have joined its leadership team. 

The full findings are scheduled to be presented May 16 at ACC.21. 

Low levels of residual mitral regurgitation after TEER can make a big impact on patient outcomes, researchers explained in a new analysis. 

Researchers called for better guidelines that cover when clinicians should consider stopping anticoagulation therapy for patients with AFib. The risks of such medication, they observed, may often outweigh the benefits. 

Radiologists from the University of Massachusetts Medical School say their tips can help eliminate challenges for patients and providers during PET/CT scans.