All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
Some cardiologists feel the specialty is inclusive and nothing needs to change, but not everyone agrees with that sentiment. A new survey detailed the perspective of more than 1,500 cardiologists.
The error caused incorrect glucose data to be displayed to clinicians. According to Medtronic, any treatment decisions or recommendations based on those data need to be revisited.
The recall was put in place after a hydrophilic coating was discovered on the inside of the devices. According to the FDA, patients treated with the catheters could face a number of significant risks.
Six professional organizations including the Society for Pediatric Radiology made their case in a joint statement published across multiple medical journals Nov. 25.
The timing of this new guidance from the Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology could not have been better—the document went live just as CMS finalized its decision to cover cardiac ablation procedures performed in ASCs.
Gregg Stone, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about early data from the ATHENS-HF trial. Ten heart failure patients were treated with the adjustable device, and each implant was a success.
The largest healthcare system in the Middle East is partnering with Nvidia to decode the human genome. If successful, the AI-heavy project will translate almost the entire language of heredity into actionable information.
All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
