Disabilities fairly common among adults with congenital heart defects The study's authors said that policies should be put in place to provide better support for these individuals. Read more about Disabilities fairly common among adults with congenital heart defects
CMS sets payment rate for HeartFlow’s FFR-CT solution in 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule HeartFlow welcomed the "exciting potential" of this new payment rate, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. Read more about CMS sets payment rate for HeartFlow’s FFR-CT solution in 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers One facility saw vascular surgeon consultations increase by more than 500% over the course of 15 years. Read more about Vascular surgeons playing a key role as consultants in today’s trauma centers
Using pulmonary artery pressure monitoring to manage obese HF patients leads to strong outcomes Researchers examined data from the CardioMEMS Post Approval Study, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure. Read more about Using pulmonary artery pressure monitoring to manage obese HF patients leads to strong outcomes
LAAC reduces stroke risk among patients with HCM and AFib The team behind the new pilot study said additional research is still necessary to confirm its findings. Read more about LAAC reduces stroke risk among patients with HCM and AFib
CMS finalizes 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—payments to cardiologists take a hit Also, penalties for failing to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria program have been delayed yet again. Read more about CMS finalizes 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—payments to cardiologists take a hit
Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.Read more about Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR
'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic. Read more about 'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating
FDA panel meets to review safety of endovascular graft device While the manufacturer says its solution is a safe and effective treatment option, the FDA wanted more information. Read more about FDA panel meets to review safety of endovascular graft device
STEMI patients with COVID-19 face an elevated risk of death The new study, published in JAMA, examined patients presenting with both in-hospital and out-of-hospital STEMI.Read more about STEMI patients with COVID-19 face an elevated risk of death
