| The Month in Review | Editor's Note: Our top stories this month reflect the wide variety of topics we write about here at Cardiovascular Business. Massive recalls, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain problems—if cardiologists and other cardiology professionals think it’s important, then we do too. And then, of course, there’s the tale of Mike Gabler, who surprised Survivor fans when he won the show—and then surprised the entire country when he donated his winnings. What a story! It’s no wonder it was our most popular piece of news for the month of December. As always, thanks for reading. We’ll see you again in 2023. Editor's Note: Our top stories this month reflect the wide variety of topics we write about here at Cardiovascular Business. Massive recalls, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain problems—if cardiologists and other cardiology professionals think it’s important, then we do too.
And then, of course, there’s the tale of Mike Gabler, who surprised Survivor fans when he won the show—and then surprised the entire country when he donated his winnings. What a story! It’s no wonder it was our most popular piece of news for the month of December.
As always, thanks for reading. We’ll see you again in 2023. |
| Gabler, a Texas native, has two decades of experience in the cardiology space, spending the last 11 years with Edwards Lifesciences. He has also previously worked for both Medtronic and Boston Scientific. Gabler, a Texas native, has two decades of experience in the cardiology space, spending the last 11 years with Edwards Lifesciences. He has also previously worked for both Medtronic and Boston Scientific. | | |
| The Impella RP System is still associated with significant benefits, the FDA said, but there are certain high-risk patients who should no longer be eligible for treatment. The Impella RP System is still associated with significant benefits, the FDA said, but there are certain high-risk patients who should no longer be eligible for treatment. | | |
| The recall includes more than 2,000 devices distributed to customers in 2022. There have been 241 complaints, and 135 reported pump stops, related to this issue. The recall includes more than 2,000 devices distributed to customers in 2022. There have been 241 complaints, and 135 reported pump stops, related to this issue. | | |
| One patient received a total of 41 stents from 2004 to 2013. He said the experience was so hard that he feared he would be driven to suicide. One patient received a total of 41 stents from 2004 to 2013. He said the experience was so hard that he feared he would be driven to suicide. | | |
| The authors of a new commentary in the American Journal of Cardiology argued that well-balanced plant-based diets are good for the heart and good for society as a whole. The authors of a new commentary in the American Journal of Cardiology argued that well-balanced plant-based diets are good for the heart and good for society as a whole. | | |
| New research published in Annals of Rheumatic Diseases and Hypertension examined the impact medications for different non-cardiovascular conditions can have on a patient's heart health. New research published in Annals of Rheumatic Diseases and Hypertension examined the impact medications for different non-cardiovascular conditions can have on a patient's heart health. | | |
| This latest recall involves the device's driveline boot cover, which “can become stiff over time” and cause problems for clinicians. There have been 33 complaints since 2017 related to the issue. This latest recall involves the device's driveline boot cover, which “can become stiff over time” and cause problems for clinicians. There have been 33 complaints since 2017 related to the issue. | | |
| Acotec, founded in 2008, designs and distributes a wide range of medical devices used in interventional cardiology, including drug-coated balloons and thrombus aspiration catheters. Acotec, founded in 2008, designs and distributes a wide range of medical devices used in interventional cardiology, including drug-coated balloons and thrombus aspiration catheters. | | |
| Getinge has provided a detailed breakdown of the shortage, stating that it is not yet clear when it may be over. The FDA said it will keep a close eye on the situation and provide updates when possible. Getinge has provided a detailed breakdown of the shortage, stating that it is not yet clear when it may be over. The FDA said it will keep a close eye on the situation and provide updates when possible. | | |
| Following the DASH diet is associated with key health benefits, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Cardiology. Following the DASH diet is associated with key health benefits, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Cardiology. | | |
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![doctor fruits vegetables vegetarian diet. Embracing a plant-based diet can improve a person’s cardiovascular health, according to a new commentary published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1] The article, titled “Are We What We Eat? The Moral Imperative of the Medical Profession to Promote Plant-Based Nutrition,” also highlights multiple reasons that choosing plant-based nutrition over animal-based food can be viewed as being better for society as a whole.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2022-12/microsoftteams-image_12.png?itok=jdiFakyQ)
![Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2019-06/fruit-2305192_960_720.jpg?itok=t1XncPcI)
