Mended Hearts, a heart patient support network, launched a video contest on Feb. 18 for people who have received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to treat heart failure.

The American Stroke Association plans on honoring nine scientists and stroke researchers at its annual International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.

Researchers and others in the healthcare industry are gathering this week in Los Angeles for the annual American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference.

Infinix Elite’s Image Quality and Versatility Enables Paris Cardiology to Bring Better Care to Multi-State Patient Population.

A model-based study found that patients with chronic heart failure who used the CardioMEMS device had reductions in hospitalizations and increases in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and costs.

A pilot program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) that evaluated and reported risk-adjusted 30-day readmission rates after PCI may serve as a model to improve the quality and value of cardiology care.

Cook Medical voluntarily recalled 360 lots of its single lumen central venous catheters and pressure monitoring sets and trays, according to an FDA news release. The recall included 17,287 devices, which are intended for use in venous or arterial pressure monitoring, blood sampling and administration of drugs and fluids.

After concerns from panels and advisory committees, the FDA approved the Watchman left atrial appendage closure device (Boston Scientific) last March. A recent reimbursement decision will likely make the Watchman available to many more people.