This new-look RF ablation catheter moves through the use of computer-controlled magnets, providing electrophysiologists with improved maneuverability and precision.  

According to Gore, the newly approved device was built with conformability, strength and fracture resistance in mind. 

Fogarty created many inventions that fundamentally changed cardiac surgical practice. He also received the Presidential Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama in 2014.

Improvements in care have resulted in a growing number of patients who go on to be diagnosed with both cancer and severe aortic stenosis. TAVR appears to be an effective treatment option for those individuals, and it may help them go on to receive life-saving cancer therapies.

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.

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

Lantheus has signaled that the decision to sell its SPECT business will allow the company to focus more on growing its portfolio of PET radiodiagnostics and microbubbles. 

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.

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.

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.