What happens when TAVR patients also require a peripheral vascular intervention It does increase certain risks, researchers found—but it can also be a valuable treatment option. Read more about What happens when TAVR patients also require a peripheral vascular intervention
FDA announces Class I recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps after 1 death, 71 complaints The recall includes more than 4,000 devices distributed over the last several years. Read more about FDA announces Class I recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps after 1 death, 71 complaints
American Heart Association investing $10 million to study the long-term consequences of COVID-19 Researchers have until Feb. 1 to apply for one of the group's new COVID-19 research grants. Read more about American Heart Association investing $10 million to study the long-term consequences of COVID-19
Cardiovascular surgeon wants to sue hospital after he was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine The hospital's former chief of cardiovascular surgery is now raising money online so that he can pursue legal action. Read more about Cardiovascular surgeon wants to sue hospital after he was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Medtronic receives warning letter from FDA after inspection, sees stock prices drop 7% The letter detailed issues related to risk assessment, the reporting of adverse events and other key areas. Read more about Medtronic receives warning letter from FDA after inspection, sees stock prices drop 7%
Cardiac imaging specialists receive more than $20M in new funding The company's new imaging platform simultaneously performs intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography, the two most commonly used modalities.Read more about Cardiac imaging specialists receive more than $20M in new funding
How treatment decisions can impact young adults with PAD and advanced femoropopliteal disease The new study, published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, evaluated outcomes after bypass surgery and endovascular therapy. Read more about How treatment decisions can impact young adults with PAD and advanced femoropopliteal disease
A key difference between stroke symptoms for men and women The study included data from more than 580,000 patients. Read more about A key difference between stroke symptoms for men and women
Treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe and effective, new scientific statement confirms The full analysis is now available in Hypertension.Read more about Treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe and effective, new scientific statement confirms
Surgery journal appoints first female editor-in-chief The move is effective Jan. 1.Read more about Surgery journal appoints first female editor-in-chief
