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Why new pediatric valve is a breakthrough | FDA's warning after death | Heart surgeon compensation | AI for cardiology questions
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Today's News and Trends

Surgeon highlights the historical significance of new adjustable heart valve for children

A new FDA-approved pulmonary valve should reduce the number of open-heart surgeries children with congenital heart disease require as they grow older. Emile Bacha, MD, explained the importance of this device in a new video interview. 

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Emile Bacha, MD, chair, Department of Surgery, surgeon-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, and past president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), was a lead investigator in the clinical trial that led to the recent U.S. FDA approval for the Edwards Lifesciences Autus size-adjustable pulmonary valve.
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Surgeon highlights the historical significance of new adjustable heart valve for children

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Emile Bacha, MD, chair, Department of Surgery, surgeon-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, and past president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), was a lead investigator in the clinical trial that led to the recent U.S. FDA approval for the Edwards Lifesciences Autus size-adjustable pulmonary valve.
A new FDA-approved pulmonary valve should reduce the number of open-heart surgeries children with congenital heart disease require as they grow older. Emile Bacha, MD, explained the importance of this device in a new video interview. 
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FDA shares warning about Edwards Lifesciences heart valve tech after patient death

Certain Sapien M3 TMVR delivery systems have been linked to a risk of malfunctioning in a way that puts patients at risk. The devices included in this early alert should be returned to the manufacturer. 

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FDA shares warning about Edwards Lifesciences heart valve tech after patient death

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Certain Sapien M3 TMVR delivery systems have been linked to a risk of malfunctioning in a way that puts patients at risk. The devices included in this early alert should be returned to the manufacturer. 
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Heart surgeons now earn more than $1 million per year

Cardiac surgeon compensation is up 11%, according to new survey data from MedAxiom and the American College of Cardiology. Vascular surgeons experienced an increase in pay as well, but it was much smaller.

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Heart surgeons now earn more than $1 million per year

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Cardiac surgeon compensation is up 11%, according to new survey data from MedAxiom and the American College of Cardiology. Vascular surgeons experienced an increase in pay as well, but it was much smaller.
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Clinicians from all specialties use AI to answer cardiology questions

Overall, more than 950,000 clinicians submitted queries to a popular AI platform from January 2024 to June 2026. Cardiovascular care was a common topic, especially questions about specific treatments and medications. 

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Clinicians from all specialties use AI to answer cardiology questions

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Overall, more than 950,000 clinicians submitted queries to a popular AI platform from January 2024 to June 2026. Cardiovascular care was a common topic, especially questions about specific treatments and medications. 
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Featured Articles

Cardiology’s busy year: Compensation, productivity, imaging volumes and TAVR cases all on the rise for heart specialists

Cardiologists appear to be thriving in the face of adversity. Even as the specialty juggles an aging population, a workforce shortage and unfavorable reimbursement policies, compensation and productivity continue to climb.

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Cardiology’s busy year: Compensation, productivity, imaging volumes and TAVR cases all on the rise for heart specialists

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cardiologist patient heart compensation starting salary 2022 interventional cardiologist
Cardiologists appear to be thriving in the face of adversity. Even as the specialty juggles an aging population, a workforce shortage and unfavorable reimbursement policies, compensation and productivity continue to climb.
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FDA clears new PE thrombectomy technologies

The first-of-its-kind platform allows operators to remove more thrombus without being concerned about blood loss.

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Endovascular Engineering's Hēlo Thrombectomy System to treat pulmonary embolism was granted U.S. FDA approval.
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FDA clears new PE thrombectomy technologies

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Endovascular Engineering's Hēlo Thrombectomy System to treat pulmonary embolism was granted U.S. FDA approval.
The first-of-its-kind platform allows operators to remove more thrombus without being concerned about blood loss.
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FDA approves aortic stent graft from Gore for FEVAR and BEVAR

FEVAR and BEVAR transformed how complex aortic aneurysms are treated. Clinicians now have an FDA-approved bridging stent option specifically indicated for these procedures.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new indication for the Gore Viabahn VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis for first bridging fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair (FEVAR and BEVAR).
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FDA approves aortic stent graft from Gore for FEVAR and BEVAR

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new indication for the Gore Viabahn VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis for first bridging fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair (FEVAR and BEVAR).
FEVAR and BEVAR transformed how complex aortic aneurysms are treated. Clinicians now have an FDA-approved bridging stent option specifically indicated for these procedures.
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Technologies used in cardiology every day land on Time's ‘Best Inventions’ list

One of the world's most well-known publications just dropped a new list of 300 different inventions. Cardiologists and other cardiology professionals may recognize a few entries. 

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Paradise Ultrasound image courtesy of Recor Medical. New data on the RDN systems from Recor Medical and Medtronic confirmed that this relatively new technology brings long-term relief to patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
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Technologies used in cardiology every day land on Time's ‘Best Inventions’ list

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Paradise Ultrasound image courtesy of Recor Medical. New data on the RDN systems from Recor Medical and Medtronic confirmed that this relatively new technology brings long-term relief to patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
One of the world's most well-known publications just dropped a new list of 300 different inventions. Cardiologists and other cardiology professionals may recognize a few entries. 
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In Case You Missed It

FDA clears AI tool for detecting undiagnosed heart valve disease in ECGs

The new software from Chicago-based Tempus AI was designed to identify signs of moderate or severe MR. This is the company's second FDA clearance in the last two months.

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FDA clears AI tool for detecting undiagnosed heart valve disease in ECGs

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The new software from Chicago-based Tempus AI was designed to identify signs of moderate or severe MR. This is the company's second FDA clearance in the last two months.
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Persistent mitral regurgitation after TAVR more common among women than men

The study's authors emphasized that these data should be kept in mind when making treatment decisions for female patients with severe AS. 

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Persistent mitral regurgitation after TAVR more common among women than men

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The study's authors emphasized that these data should be kept in mind when making treatment decisions for female patients with severe AS. 
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Government-funded program wants better AI for managing heart failure in the US

The long-term goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in counties with no cardiologists.

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The U.S. government's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) recently launched a competition to build patient-facing artificial intelligence (AI), a supervisory agentic AI, and a scalable deployment plan. The agency's stated goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in nearly half of U.S. counties without any cardiologists.
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Government-funded program wants better AI for managing heart failure in the US

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The U.S. government's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) recently launched a competition to build patient-facing artificial intelligence (AI), a supervisory agentic AI, and a scalable deployment plan. The agency's stated goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in nearly half of U.S. counties without any cardiologists.
The long-term goal is to bring 24-7 cardiac care to every American, even those living in counties with no cardiologists.
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In Other News

Labcorp to buy medical diagnostics company, proprietary prostate cancer test in $872M deal

Once the deal closes, BioReference and its FDA-approved 4Kscore Test—currently owned by Opko Health—will become part of Labcorp, allowing it to expand its blood testing capabilities.

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Labcorp to buy medical diagnostics company, proprietary prostate cancer test in $872M deal

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Once the deal closes, BioReference and its FDA-approved 4Kscore Test—currently owned by Opko Health—will become part of Labcorp, allowing it to expand its blood testing capabilities.
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MRI links ultraprocessed foods with vascular brain injury

According to researchers, it is worth considering whether these findings “may precede detectable cognitive deficits” in the future. 

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MRI links ultraprocessed foods with vascular brain injury

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According to researchers, it is worth considering whether these findings “may precede detectable cognitive deficits” in the future. 
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