Several radiologists at the Florida-based NCH Healthcare System have left their positions or given notice of leave, which may significantly impact patient care, the Naples Daily News reports.
Irvine, California-based MRI Interventions announced that it has received FDA clearance for its ClearPoint PURSUIT Neuro Aspiration system. The solution helps surgeons identify an aspiration target using real-time MRI guidance and monitor aspiration during the procedure.
A new federal policy took effect on Jan. 1 that requires hospitals to post standard prices online. However, the rule, which intends to boost transparency, may be causing more confusion than clarity for patients, according to reports.
For-profit and not-for-profit healthcare facilities may value the health of their cath lab employees differently. Without a clear indication of the bottom-line impact, some hospitals may be forgoing protective equipment and sacrificing the long-term health of their workers. Should the C-suite prioritize worker health when allocating investment dollars?
The Abbott MitraClip is the primary structural heart device used in transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs (TEER) of the mitral valve leaflets. Image courtesy of Abbott.
Will operators be able to replicate COAPT’s restraint and its outcomes?
With use of cardiac implantable electronic devices on the rise, experts stress device selection, prophylactic antibiotics, pre-procedural protocols and post-implementation vigilance.
Saurabh Sanon, MD, uses a stylus to plan structural heart disease procedures on a virtual reality platform. He says wireless pointers and refined workflows are improvements in the pipeline.
Is Interactive Virtual Reality Poised to Deliver a ‘Eureka Moment’ for Cardiology?
In this magazine’s cover story, we examine the work that still needs to be done to improve women’s heart health. Despite significant progress, too many women aren’t even aware that heart disease is relevant to them, let alone their gender’s leading cause of death.
