COVID surges & patient care | Medtronic stops sales & distribution of HVAD system | LAAO during cardiac surgery

This new analysis helps paint a better picture of how COVID-19 has affected patient care in the United States.

The device's internal pump was associated with a heightened risk of adverse outcomes, including stroke and death. 

AFib patients undergoing cardiac surgery may benefit from concomitant LAAO, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Virtual care, remote patient monitoring and AI-based research are three specific topics the groups are expected to discuss.

The new meta-analysis included data from 32 studies. 

This issue “has the potential to inhibit lifesaving therapies,” according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

After 12 months, AFib detection was much higher in stroke patients treated with an insertable cardiac monitor than those who received usual care. 

The Oak Brook, Illinois-based society’s board of directors has approved a decision to expand live imaging beyond just ultrasound.

Twelve states are meeting President Biden’s goal to have 70% of the U.S. adult population vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4, CNBC reported.