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Medtronic’s Harmony TPVR system gains CE mark approval

Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) with Medtronic’s self-expanding Harmony valve is both safe and effective after more than a year, according to new real-world data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]

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The FDA-approved Harmony TPVR system is now available to patients across the EU. Nina Goodheart, president of Medtronic’s structural heart and aortic business, described the news as a "significant milestone."

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Multidose contrast injectors could increase waste in some radiology departments

The imaging iodine contrast shortage is delaying procedures and causing rationing at hospitals. impact is it having on hospitals and the tough decisions that are being made to triage patients to determine if they will get a contrast CT scan or an interventional or surgical procedure requiring contrast. Photo by Dave Fornell

These findings are important from both environmental and operational standpoints, authors of a new Academic Radiology paper point out. 

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Semaglutide linked to ‘significant and consistent’ benefits for heart bypass surgery patients

Semaglutide (Wegovy) injector pen. Photo by Dave Fornell

The popular GLP-1 receptor agonist appears to help limit adverse events and new-onset diabetes in patients with a history of CABG. Researchers shared the full study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial

Michael Reardon, MD, said monitoring under expansion would have made Acurate Neo2 non-inferior to current TAVR valves in the ACURATE IDE trial.

Michael Reardon, MD, co-principal investigator of the ACURATE IDE trial, discussed updated data on what may have impacted that study's findings.

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Radiologists can play key role in radiation therapy planning, but reimbursement an impediment

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Image interpretation can be one major source of variability, with some radiation oncologists forced to read MR, CT and other exams during the RT planning process.

 

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4 solutions to the biggest challenges facing remote radiologists

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Researchers recently surveyed over 200 physicians about their experiences working from home, sharing the findings in Academic Radiology. 

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Bill to regulate healthcare private equity lands on desk of Mass. governor

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey

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Massachusetts Governor's Office

Gov. Maura Healey has until Jan. 9 to pass the act into law or use her veto powers. The bill passed the state Senate on Dec. 30. 

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Mayo Clinic sues insurer over $740K in medical bills for patient

Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The nonprofit health system accused Sanford Health Plan of failing to pay for a patient’s 52 days of treatment, despite approval and authorization. 

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Imaging leaders share 7 key considerations for remote scanning programs

technologist remote scanning Philips Radiology Operations Command Center ROCC

A tech uses the Philips Radiology Operations Command Center. 

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Philips

A new AHRA report provides an in-depth overview of concerns related to remote operations, highlighting everything from safety issues to regulatory oversight.

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History made: Young child treated with new heart device for very first time

From left to right: Sunita Ferns, MD; Mark Plunkett, MD; Harma Turbendian, MD. Images courtesy of OSF Healthcare.

From left to right: Sunita Ferns, MD; Mark Plunkett, MD; Harma Turbendian, MD. Images courtesy of OSF Healthcare.

A care team in Illinois has performed the first heart procedure of its kind on a two-year-old patient diagnosed with Brugada syndrome. 

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