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Video: Vivek Reddy, MD, Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Professor of Medicine in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains studies on the latest pulsed field ablation and leadless conduction pacing trials. #PFA #conductionpacing

Vivek Reddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the biggest trends in electrophysiology today.

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Late-breaking data out of EuroPCR focused on 420 patients treated with Boston Scientific's new coronary IVL catheter. Overall, the device was found to be both safe and effective for patients with severe CAD.

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Baxdrostat, sold by AstraZeneca under the brand name Baxfendy, is now approved to treat hypertension in combination with other antihypertensive medications.

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These third-party marketers earn commissions from their insurer clients not only upon initial signups but also every time “their” enrollees renew without changing plans.

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Reports out of Gaza suggest that as much as 76% of the region’s imaging equipment has been destroyed since 2023.

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While Judge Gregory Carro ruled the search of a backpack worn by Luigi Mangione—the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—was unlawful, some of its key contents will still be allowed in at trial. 

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The agency cited free speech as its reasoning for rescinding the long-standing policy. While in place, the rule barred companies that agreed to settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission from publicly denying allegations made by regulators.

The commission estimates that its proposed changes could save the industry more than $11 million annually. 

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ASTRO recently inked a memorandum of understanding with its overseas counterpart, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, hoping to streamline new healthcare guidance. 

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The Tucson, Arizona-based radiology practice announced it will offer 20% discounts on its longevity scans to the military, veterans and first responders. 

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The company is targeting its new service toward patients who want a radiologist’s expert review but “without the friction that often comes with hospital scheduling, referral requirements and unclear pricing.”

Samuel Jones, MD, MPH, director of inpatient electrophysiology at the Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga Heart Institute, discusses concerns over new heart failure Medicare Ambulatory Specialty Model payment model that starts on Jan. 1, 2027.

Samuel Jones, MD, reviews some of the biggest concerns about a new Medicare payment model focused on heart failure care that goes live in 2027. 

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Vivek Reddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the biggest trends in electrophysiology today.

Late-breaking data out of EuroPCR focused on 420 patients treated with Boston Scientific's new coronary IVL catheter. Overall, the device was found to be both safe and effective for patients with severe CAD.

Baxdrostat, sold by AstraZeneca under the brand name Baxfendy, is now approved to treat hypertension in combination with other antihypertensive medications.