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Congress investigating FDA over heart device recall, says agency ‘failed to protect consumers’

“I am concerned by the FDA’s slow action, over multiple administrations, to protect patients from this product despite early warning signs,” one U.S. representative said in an open letter.

Congress investigating FDA over heart device recall, says agency ‘failed to protect consumers’

“I am concerned by the FDA’s slow action, over multiple administrations, to protect patients from this product despite early warning signs,” one U.S. representative said in an open letter.

Cardiology groups debut new heart failure guidelines ahead of ACC.22

The new recommendations went live just ahead of ACC.22. They can be read in full in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation or Journal of Cardiac Failure.

Cardiology groups debut new heart failure guidelines ahead of ACC.22

The new recommendations went live just ahead of ACC.22. They can be read in full in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation or Journal of Cardiac Failure.

Medtronic recalls more than 6,000 catheters due to potential damage, loss of sterility

The issue, identified during a routine inspection, appears to be related to a change in the manufacturing process. It has now been corrected, Medtronic said in a statement.

More than 6,000 IN.PACT Admiral Drug-Coated Balloons have been recalled, Medtronic announced Thursday.

Medtronic recalls more than 6,000 catheters due to potential damage, loss of sterility

The issue, identified during a routine inspection, appears to be related to a change in the manufacturing process. It has now been corrected, Medtronic said in a statement.

AI distinguishes between a heart attack and takotsubo syndrome more accurately than cardiologists

The advanced AI model outperformed a team of cardiologists, delivering a better AUC and overall accuracy.

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption expands in radiology, there is growing concern that AI algorithms needs to undergo quality assurance (QA) reviews. How to validate radiology AI? How can you validate medical imaging AI?

AI distinguishes between a heart attack and takotsubo syndrome more accurately than cardiologists

The advanced AI model outperformed a team of cardiologists, delivering a better AUC and overall accuracy.

Eating avocados lowers CVD risk

The new analysis, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, included patient data from the last three decades.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Eating avocados lowers CVD risk

The new analysis, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, included patient data from the last three decades.

Researchers to develop spirituality screening tool for heart failure patients

A new literature review finds suggested links between higher spirituality and a higher quality of life for heart failure patients.

Researchers to develop spirituality screening tool for heart failure patients

A new literature review finds suggested links between higher spirituality and a higher quality of life for heart failure patients.

Women less likely to receive treatment, more likely to die after cardiogenic shock

Emerging data about differences in treatment for women and men may shed light on diverging outcomes.

Erin D. Michos, MD, associate director of preventive cardiology, division of cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and co-editor in chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, discusses gender differences in heart disease presentations. Woman Heart Attack

Women less likely to receive treatment, more likely to die after cardiogenic shock

Emerging data about differences in treatment for women and men may shed light on diverging outcomes.

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