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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Impella users need to monitor for blood leaks at the sidearm and hub of the introducer sheath shown below here introducers.

Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week.

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.

Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

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AI lab Midjourney investing over $74M to launch whole-body ultrasound screening business

Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims.

Interventional work increasingly concentrated among smaller subset of radiologists

The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR.

Senate passes radiologist-supported bill to bolster lung cancer research

While overall lung cancer rates are declining, cases among nonsmoking women are on the rise, puzzling scientists.

Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblower

One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.

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Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025.

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Healthcare executives push for federal AI policy framework that preempts state laws

The Healthcare Leadership Council—a forum for C-suite leaders across different industries—recently released the results of a new survey of its members.

AI roundup: Platform vs. patchwork | The new workplace imbalance | Good-enough healthcare AI | more

2026 may be the year that many if not most healthcare leaders arrive at a fork in the road to mature AI implementation.

Nurse awarded $41M in wrongful termination lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente

The judgment includes $30 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit was brought by Maria Gatchalian, a NICU nurse who said she was fired for reporting patient safety concerns to management. The health system said it intends to appeal the court's decision.

Five practices agree to $6M settlement with DOJ as investigation into Medicare fraud scheme continues

The U.S. Department of Justice said the defendants, five ophthalmology clinics in Florida, would pay kickbacks to a testing company that performed unnecessary transcranial Doppler ultrasounds. Prosecutors said an investigation into incidents of Medicare and Medicaid fraud stemming from the conspiracy is ongoing.

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Cardiovascular Business

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Cardiovascular Business

Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week.

Cardiovascular Business

Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.