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Conduction system pacing after TAVR linked to improved outcomes in new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from nearly 800 patients, focusing on a wide variety of outcomes.

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research, St. Bernards Medical Center and Arrhythmia Research Group, explains how she uses concomitant left atrial appendage occlusion during EP procedures, and talks about new LAAO devices and ICE imaging.

Tech breakthroughs, new policies help cardiologists perform more concomitant EP procedures

Devi Nair, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about her own experience using concomitant LAA occlusion as an add-on to catheter ablation procedures.

J&J recalls certain heart pump controllers due to hardware issues

This is a Class I recall, according to the FDA. Care teams may need to send in their equipment so that specific hardware updates can be performed.

FDA confirms Class I recall for vascular device used by cardiologists and surgeons

The issue at the heart of this recall has been linked to three patient deaths.

Imaging societies clash over bill to require that docs consult appropriate-use criteria

The American College of Radiology is seeking to revive the shelved AUC program, while nuclear cardiologists are speaking against these efforts.

Private equity firm selling radiology network for $2.4B

Permira is selling Australia's I-Med Radiology Network, which recently entered the U.S. by acquiring StatRad, to Hong Kong-based multinational conglomerate Jardine Matheson.

Lantheus weighs potential sale with $7B valuation

The Bedford, Massachusetts-based company has reportedly been approached about a possible acquisition by competitor Curium Pharma, Bloomberg reported May 22.

5 more things to know about 3 hospitals’ $250M case against CVS

Last week hospitals owned by three big health systems filed suit against CVS Health. The trio filed separately, but all accuse the corporation of robbing them of funds they’re owed through the federal 340B drug pricing program.

Report: UnitedHealth under investigation by DOJ for Medicare Advantage upcoding

According to the Wall Street Journal, the DOJ is looking into whether the insurer is responsible for billing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for patient diagnoses not applicable to the actual care a patient will need, in an effort to boost monthly payments received by the agency.

FDA approves first therapy for very rare lipid storage disorder

Ctexli (chenodiol) can now be prescribed to patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a condition caused by a genetic mutation that leads to cholesterol buildup around vital organs.

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Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision

Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure.

FDA announces Class I recall of Boston Scientific pacemakers—replacement may be necessary

These safety issues have been linked to more than 800 injuries and two deaths. It is possible, the FDA warned, that some patients may require a device to be removed and replaced.

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Cardiovascular Business

Conduction system pacing after TAVR linked to improved outcomes in new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from nearly 800 patients, focusing on a wide variety of outcomes.

Cardiovascular Business

Tech breakthroughs, new policies help cardiologists perform more concomitant EP procedures

Devi Nair, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about her own experience using concomitant LAA occlusion as an add-on to catheter ablation procedures.

Cardiovascular Business

J&J recalls certain heart pump controllers due to hardware issues

This is a Class I recall, according to the FDA. Care teams may need to send in their equipment so that specific hardware updates can be performed.