The approval represents a significant moment in the treatment of structural heart disease. Edwards will share updated data on the device at TCT 2023 in San Francisco.  

The doctor says the social media post that led to his suspension was taken out of context. "I have not supported, do not support and will not support acts of terrorism," he said. 

The company hopes this new round of funding from private-equity investors will help its home-based care model flourish and reach more patients than ever before. 

A group of interventional cardiologists, neurologists and vascular surgeons successfully petitioned Medicare to change its coverage determination for carotid stenting procedures.

Interventional cardiologist Alfred G. Valles, MD, was 50 years old at the time of the accident. According to colleagues, he "strived daily to achieve his vision for world-class care."

Such delays can result in longer patient fasts, extended wait times, and poor synchronization of anesthesia induction, researchers detailed in JACR. 

Robert Hendel, MD, discussed everything from declining reimbursements in cardiology to prior authorization policies in an exclusive new interview. 

The self-expanding valve, already approved by the FDA, was designed with three gold markers to boost implanter efficiency, an updated catheter tip and a more flexible delivery system.