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Week in Review: CMS releases 2022 MPFS | Battery packs recalled | The world's top 20 schools for cardiology
Saturday, November 6, 2021
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CMS finalizes 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—payments to cardiologists take a hit

Also, penalties for failing to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria program have been delayed yet again. 

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CMS finalizes 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—payments to cardiologists take a hit

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Also, penalties for failing to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria program have been delayed yet again. 
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FDA announces Class I recall of battery packs for intra-aortic balloon pumps

According to multiple customer complaints, the battery packs are failing before they should. This creates the potential for significant complications, including death.

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FDA announces Class I recall of battery packs for intra-aortic balloon pumps

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According to multiple customer complaints, the battery packs are failing before they should. This creates the potential for significant complications, including death.
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Learning from the best: The world’s top 20 universities for cardiology

U.S. News & World Report evaluated data from more than 2,000 schools to build its ranking. Did your school make the list? 

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Learning from the best: The world’s top 20 universities for cardiology

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U.S. News & World Report evaluated data from more than 2,000 schools to build its ranking. Did your school make the list? 
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CMS finalizes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, requiring full vaccination by Jan. 4

The policy covers all healthcare providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. 

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CMS finalizes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, requiring full vaccination by Jan. 4

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The policy covers all healthcare providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. 
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Sacubitril/valsartan no better than valsartan alone for advanced heart failure

"Every clinical outcome that we measured favored treatment with valsartan alone," one researcher said. 

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
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Sacubitril/valsartan no better than valsartan alone for advanced heart failure

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
"Every clinical outcome that we measured favored treatment with valsartan alone," one researcher said. 
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The Biden administration just made it easier to repair medical devices—and imaging specialists are concerned

The "right to repair" debate moves forward with a move that MITA has described as "misguided." 

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The Biden administration just made it easier to repair medical devices—and imaging specialists are concerned

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The "right to repair" debate moves forward with a move that MITA has described as "misguided." 
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'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating

The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic. 

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'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating

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Fruits vegetableshave been seen as a key component to heart health diets.
The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic. 
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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT. 

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

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One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT. 
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Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers

One facility saw vascular surgeon consultations increase by more than 500% over the course of 15 years.

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
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Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers

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While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.
One facility saw vascular surgeon consultations increase by more than 500% over the course of 15 years.
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Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR

Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.

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Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR

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Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.
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