The conventional transfemoral approach is not always possible during TAVR procedures, leaving care teams with an important decision to make. 

The company’s SelectSecure MRI SureScan Model 3830 cardiac lead already gained FDA approval for His-Bundle pacing back in 2018. Now, the lead is also approved for left bundle branch area pacing.

Asher Kimchi, MD, a veteran cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, died on Oct. 7. His friends and colleagues shared loving tributes to his legacy. 

Watch our conversation for real-world examples and case study from Cabell Hospital on ways to better manage inventory and improve productivity.

“This systemic failure is a global tragedy, as many premature deaths from CVD could be avoided,” one cardiologist said. 

A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages. 

Diabetes and atrial fibrillation are just some of the factors that can increase a patient's risk of being hospitalized for heart failure within one year of undergoing a successful TAVR procedure.

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