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News You Need to Know Today
FDA approves Abbott's new TAVR system | Shockwave Medical's $100M acquisition | A new CT technique
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Today's News and Trends

Abbott receives FDA approval for new self-expanding TAVR system

The device, which gained CE mark approval in Europe in May 2021, features a new-look fabric cuff designed to keep the risk of paravalvular leak (PVL) at a minimum.

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Abbott has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Navitor transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system, the company’s new Navitor self-expanding valve for high-risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
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Abbott receives FDA approval for new self-expanding TAVR system

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Abbott has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Navitor transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system, the company’s new Navitor self-expanding valve for high-risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
The device, which gained CE mark approval in Europe in May 2021, features a new-look fabric cuff designed to keep the risk of paravalvular leak (PVL) at a minimum.
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Shockwave Medical to acquire medical device company for $100M

Shockwave Medical's decision to acquire Neovasc is based largely on the potential of the Neovasc Reducer System, a solution designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow.

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 The Neovasc Reducer System is designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow.
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Shockwave Medical to acquire medical device company for $100M

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 The Neovasc Reducer System is designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow.
Shockwave Medical's decision to acquire Neovasc is based largely on the potential of the Neovasc Reducer System, a solution designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow.
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‘Revolutionary’ new CT scans identify the most common cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one the single most common causes of hypertension, but identifying patients with PA—and knowing which ones may benefit from a surgical treatment—can be quite challenging.

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‘Revolutionary’ new CT scans identify the most common cause of high blood pressure

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Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one the single most common causes of hypertension, but identifying patients with PA—and knowing which ones may benefit from a surgical treatment—can be quite challenging.
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Featured Articles

New evidence that the DASH diet is good for the heart

"These findings provide further insight into the positive effects of the DASH diet ... and highlight the need for public health policies and interventions that support sustained adherence to a healthy eating pattern," researchers wrote. 

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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.
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New evidence that the DASH diet is good for the heart

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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.
"These findings provide further insight into the positive effects of the DASH diet ... and highlight the need for public health policies and interventions that support sustained adherence to a healthy eating pattern," researchers wrote. 
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How cardiologists can improve in-hospital outcomes after PCI

Researchers evaluated if two recently developed risk scores can anticipate adverse in-hospital outcomes after PCI, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

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How cardiologists can improve in-hospital outcomes after PCI

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Researchers evaluated if two recently developed risk scores can anticipate adverse in-hospital outcomes after PCI, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.
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Canon Medical Systems announces new partnership focused on enterprise imaging and hemodynamics

The partnership is with ScImage, a California-based healthcare technology company known for its extensive EI background.

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Fysicon’s QMAPP Hemodynamic Monitoring Device
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Canon Medical Systems announces new partnership focused on enterprise imaging and hemodynamics

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Fysicon’s QMAPP Hemodynamic Monitoring Device
The partnership is with ScImage, a California-based healthcare technology company known for its extensive EI background.
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In Case You Missed It

Cardiologist pays nearly $1M to resolve allegations of ‘elaborate and extensive’ kickback scheme

The Kentucky physician fought back against the allegations, but his attorney's arguments were not effective enough to sway the judge. 

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Cardiologist pays nearly $1M to resolve allegations of ‘elaborate and extensive’ kickback scheme

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The Kentucky physician fought back against the allegations, but his attorney's arguments were not effective enough to sway the judge. 
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Why cardiologists should pay close attention to rehospitalizations after TAVR or SAVR

A new analysis in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions examined rehospitalization rates after AVR, noting that they are consistently associated with worse outcomes and a higher risk of patient mortality.

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Why cardiologists should pay close attention to rehospitalizations after TAVR or SAVR

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A new analysis in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions examined rehospitalization rates after AVR, noting that they are consistently associated with worse outcomes and a higher risk of patient mortality.
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In Other News

Uninsured rate dropped during COVID-19 pandemic

The uninsured rate in the United States saw a drop from 11.1% in 2019 to 10.5% in 2021, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Uninsured rate dropped during COVID-19 pandemic

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The uninsured rate in the United States saw a drop from 11.1% in 2019 to 10.5% in 2021, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Do non-physician providers request contrast-enhanced imaging more often?

The growing presence of non-physician practitioners has created an increased demand for contrast-enhanced imaging, according to new data.

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Do non-physician providers request contrast-enhanced imaging more often?

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The growing presence of non-physician practitioners has created an increased demand for contrast-enhanced imaging, according to new data.
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