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Week in Review: Trump's heart health | FDA announces multiple recalls | Positron raises $2M | IVL's future | CBD & heart disease
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Trump regrets undergoing CT to evaluate heart health—cardiologist still baffled by his aspirin use

President Trump, 79, says he is still in excellent health. He also has no intention of cutting down on the high dose of aspirin he takes each day.

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Trump regrets undergoing CT to evaluate heart health—cardiologist still baffled by his aspirin use

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President Trump, 79, says he is still in excellent health. He also has no intention of cutting down on the high dose of aspirin he takes each day.
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FDA confirms new recall after catheter sheath was left in patient’s body

This is a Class I recall, which means the FDA believes these devices could cause a serious injury or death.

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FDA confirms new recall after catheter sheath was left in patient’s body

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This is a Class I recall, which means the FDA believes these devices could cause a serious injury or death.
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Endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering bloodstream

Customers are urged to examine their inventory, quarantine any unused products and return them to the manufacturer. 

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Cook Medical endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering patient’s bloodstream.
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Endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering bloodstream

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Cook Medical endovascular grafts recalled due to risk of coating breaking off, entering patient’s bloodstream.
Customers are urged to examine their inventory, quarantine any unused products and return them to the manufacturer. 
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FDA confirms new recall for Johnson & Johnson heart device over safety concerns

Three patient deaths have been linked to connectivity issues with these devices. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

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FDA confirms new recall for Johnson & Johnson heart device over safety concerns

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Three patient deaths have been linked to connectivity issues with these devices. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.
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Positron raises $2M to expand PET-CT commercialization

The New York-based imaging company is now focused on expanding sales for the cost-effective PET-CT system it developed with Neusoft Medical Systems.

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Positron NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice scanner
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Positron raises $2M to expand PET-CT commercialization

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Positron NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice scanner
The New York-based imaging company is now focused on expanding sales for the cost-effective PET-CT system it developed with Neusoft Medical Systems.
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FDA approves TMVR system from Edwards Lifesciences for high-risk heart patients

The Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement system is implanted using a transseptal approach. The device previously received CE mark approval in 2025.

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The Sapien M3 system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Image courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences.
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FDA approves TMVR system from Edwards Lifesciences for high-risk heart patients

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The Sapien M3 system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Image courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences.
The Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement system is implanted using a transseptal approach. The device previously received CE mark approval in 2025.
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Aetna covers AI-powered coronary plaque assessments, joining other major insurers

This news follows similar announcements from Humana, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare; a majority of insured Americans can now be treated with these technologies and have the procedure covered by their provider. 

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Aetna covers AI-powered coronary plaque assessments, joining other major insurers

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This news follows similar announcements from Humana, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare; a majority of insured Americans can now be treated with these technologies and have the procedure covered by their provider. 
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W. L. Gore & Associates to acquire medtech company behind foam-based LAAO system

Conformal Medical developed its CLAAS technology to help patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation reduce their risk of stroke without the use of anticoagulants. Back in August, the company raised $32 million to help ramp up research on the device.

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W. L. Gore & Associates to acquire medtech company behind foam-based LAAO system

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Healthcare M&A, mergers and acquisitions business deal.
Conformal Medical developed its CLAAS technology to help patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation reduce their risk of stroke without the use of anticoagulants. Back in August, the company raised $32 million to help ramp up research on the device.
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Why Shockwave Medical is so excited about the future of intravascular lithotripsy

Nick West, MD, Shockwave Medical's chief medical officer, detailed how the company is continuing to push IVL technologies forward. "We are leading the space ... we have no intention of giving up that position," he said.

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Nick West, MD, chief medical officer, Shockwave Medical, Johnson and Johnson Meditech, explains how the company is innovating intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy devices and building clinical evidence from trials for its use in a variety of calcified lesions. There are several companies developing IVL therapy, but West says Shockwave will remain the market leader because of its nearly decade long head start in the market, strong clinical evidence and has about a 10% market penetration. #IVKL
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Why Shockwave Medical is so excited about the future of intravascular lithotripsy

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Nick West, MD, chief medical officer, Shockwave Medical, Johnson and Johnson Meditech, explains how the company is innovating intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy devices and building clinical evidence from trials for its use in a variety of calcified lesions. There are several companies developing IVL therapy, but West says Shockwave will remain the market leader because of its nearly decade long head start in the market, strong clinical evidence and has about a 10% market penetration. #IVKL
Nick West, MD, Shockwave Medical's chief medical officer, detailed how the company is continuing to push IVL technologies forward. "We are leading the space ... we have no intention of giving up that position," he said.
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CBD shows early potential to treat heart disease

Early evidence suggests CBD could help clinicians treat pericarditis, myocarditis and other significant heart conditions. Additional research is still required, however, including many more clinical trials.

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CBD is generally viewed as a safe, well-tolerated treatment option, but there is still limited research on how it interacts with other medications commonly prescribed by cardiologists. CBD in cardiology.
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CBD shows early potential to treat heart disease

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CBD is generally viewed as a safe, well-tolerated treatment option, but there is still limited research on how it interacts with other medications commonly prescribed by cardiologists. CBD in cardiology.
Early evidence suggests CBD could help clinicians treat pericarditis, myocarditis and other significant heart conditions. Additional research is still required, however, including many more clinical trials.
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