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Abbott has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its CardioMEMS HERO device, a next-generation pulmonary artery (PA) pressure reader for heart failure patients.

FDA approves next-generation CardioMEMS reader for heart failure monitoring

The updated reader is 60% smaller and offers built-in WiFi connectivity. It works with an implantable sensor to monitor a patient's PA pressure.

GLP-1 drugs and healthy habits work together to boost heart health, Harvard study confirms

When patients on GLP-1 therapy also make healthy lifestyle choices—getting enough sleep and exercising, for example—the benefits are significantly greater.

AI helps identify risk in adults with congenital heart disease

STS plans on using new research out of Mayo Clinic to help with the development of a surgical risk calculator for adults with this challenging condition.

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New heart device for ‘no-option’ chest pain patients shows early potential

The self-expanding, recapturable coronary sinus reducer was associated with a safe implant procedure and "promising" outcomes after six months. Additional research is already underway.

Radiation doses during heart scans vary dramatically from one country to the next

Newer imaging technologies designed to use less radiation have made a considerable impact. In parts of the world where those systems have not yet been implemented, however, radiation dose levels remain quite high.

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American College of Radiology urges HHS to address ‘unsustainable’ AI payment policy

ACR recently voiced its frustrations to Health and Human Services, sharing suggestions for how the agency could spur greater use of this technology.

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State malpractice damage cap shields radiologist from $5M jury award

Thomas McNalley previously sued Toledo Radiological Associates and Vincent Keiser, MD, alleging the physician failed to diagnose a blood clot in his abdomen.

RadNet earns European certification for solution that allows technologists to control scanners remotely

DeepHealth, RadNet's technology subsidiary, believes the product can help to address imaging workforce challenges plaguing the EU, similar to the States.

Emergency radiology among 8 subspecialties that failed to fill 50% of fellowship positions

Meanwhile, neuroradiology remained highly desirable, filling about 87% of its 327 fellowship positions offered, according to the National Resident Matching Program.

FDA picks radiologist to fill key AI-related role

Rick Abramson, MD, has been selected to serve as director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence after previously acting as CMO of radiology vendor Annalise.ai.

Ohio health system sued by DOJ over alleged antitrust violations related to payer contracts

The U.S. Department of Justice and the state attorney general's office allege OhioHealth used its position of market dominance to pressure commercial plans into always keeping its hospitals and clinics in-network, even when competitors offer services for a better rate.

Public hospital in Georgia says it was hacked last year—intruders were inside its network for days

Emanuel Medical Center, a nonprofit healthcare facility run by the county, confirmed last week that it suffered a data breach in May 2025. It said protected health information was accessed in the cyberattack, and it’s begun sending notices to victims.

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FDA approves next-generation CardioMEMS reader for heart failure monitoring

The updated reader is 60% smaller and offers built-in WiFi connectivity. It works with an implantable sensor to monitor a patient's PA pressure.