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

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The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT. 

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In clinical testing, the module achieved 90% sensitivity and 88% specificity across patients with varying levels of breast density. 

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

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.

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

 

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

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. 

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

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Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 

Siemens Healthineers invests $30M into new radiopharma facility

The new site will have up to eight times the manufacturing capacity of any other radiopharmaceutical facility. 

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A special report is raising new concerns about a hospital’s lackluster response to a radiologist's concerns of abuse happening in the organization's NICU.

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Major TAVR policy changes appear to be on the way—should clinicians be excited or concerned? Leading U.S. medical societies are sharing their early reactions.

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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.

The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT. 

In clinical testing, the module achieved 90% sensitivity and 88% specificity across patients with varying levels of breast density.