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More than 60,000 pacemakers recalled | Cardiologist salaries in the wake of COVID | ACC backs prior authorization bill
Monday, May 17, 2021
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FDA announces recall of more than 60,000 Abbott pacemakers due to risk of electrical short

The FDA has received complaints about 135 injuries so far. 

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FDA announces recall of more than 60,000 Abbott pacemakers due to risk of electrical short

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The FDA has received complaints about 135 injuries so far. 
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Cardiologist salaries in the wake of COVID: 8 key takeaways from a new analysis

Cardiologists are confident COVID-related shortfalls will soon be behind them, according to the report. 

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Cardiologist salaries in the wake of COVID: 8 key takeaways from a new analysis

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Cardiologists are confident COVID-related shortfalls will soon be behind them, according to the report. 
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Significant MR after TAVR linked to higher mortality rates—but staged interventions may help

Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair was associated with improved outcomes among TAVR patients with persistent mitral regurgitation. 

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Significant MR after TAVR linked to higher mortality rates—but staged interventions may help

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Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair was associated with improved outcomes among TAVR patients with persistent mitral regurgitation. 
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Cardiologists support bipartisan prior authorization bill, praising its ‘transparency’ and ‘oversight’

The ACC is enthusiastically backing the bipartisan legislation, saying it would improve care for the country's cardiovascular patients.

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Cardiologists support bipartisan prior authorization bill, praising its ‘transparency’ and ‘oversight’

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The ACC is enthusiastically backing the bipartisan legislation, saying it would improve care for the country's cardiovascular patients.
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Featured Articles

FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

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

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FDA announces new recall of instructions for Medtronic’s HVAD system after 1 death, 64 injuries

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This Class I recall covers more than 130,000 different devices, according to the FDA. 
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Young heart attack survivors who battle depression, anxiety more likely to have subsequent CV complications

“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. 

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Young heart attack survivors who battle depression, anxiety more likely to have subsequent CV complications

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“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. 
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FDA advisory: Magnets in cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices

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.

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FDA advisory: Magnets in cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices

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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.
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High blood pressure linked to greater risk of heart failure, AFib, heart attack, stroke

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

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High blood pressure linked to greater risk of heart failure, AFib, heart attack, stroke

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

Patients question radiology provider's billing practices after receiving notices from collections

Englewood, Colorado-based Radiology Imaging Associates says it has identified a software error likely responsible for the issue and is working to make corrections.

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Englewood, Colorado-based Radiology Imaging Associates says it has identified a software error likely responsible for the issue and is working to make corrections.
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