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Siemens Healthineers partners with prominent health system to advance precision care
The duo plan to establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, taking advantage of Siemens’ state-of-the-art technology and software to advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer care.
Safety update: New recommendations for managing patients with high-risk defibrillation leads
HRS has shared an updated guidance on managing Boston Scientific defibrillation leads at risk of experiencing a significant malfunction. The issue, first reported in July 2025, is believed to impact approximately 350,000 leads still being used today.
Impella use fails to improve mortality in elderly patients
The Impella CP heart pump is being used more and more to treat cardiogenic shock, and the benefits are clear. For many older patients, however, the technology seem to fall short.
Boston EP Party: Medtech companies share new electrophysiology data at AF Symposium 2026
AF Symposium 2026 in Boston included new data from some of the biggest names in electrophysiology. Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Abbott, Atraverse Medical, Field Medical, Pulse Biosciences, Argá Medtech SA and CardioFocus were just some of the medtech companies at the heart of late-breaking presentations.
Nonprofit health system settles fraud lawsuit over unsafe spinal surgeries for $3.7M
The U.S. Department of Justice said MultiCare admitted in court documents to ignoring warnings from a whistleblower and staff who said a neurosurgeon was performing spinal surgeries on patients without medical need and billing the procedures to Medicare.

Northwestern Medicine to partner with Siemens Healthineers to advance cancer care and theranostics

Siemens Healthineers partners with prominent health system to advance precision care

The duo plan to establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, taking advantage of Siemens’ state-of-the-art technology and software to advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer care.

warning safety alert recall healthcare issue

Safety update: New recommendations for managing patients with high-risk defibrillation leads

HRS has shared an updated guidance on managing Boston Scientific defibrillation leads at risk of experiencing a significant malfunction. The issue, first reported in July 2025, is believed to impact approximately 350,000 leads still being used today.

Andres Cordova, MD, cardiology fellow, University of Vermont Medical Center, explains a study of registry and outcomes data on the use of Impella hemodynamic support in elderly STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock.

Impella use fails to improve mortality in elderly patients

The Impella CP heart pump is being used more and more to treat cardiogenic shock, and the benefits are clear. For many older patients, however, the technology seem to fall short.

Boston EP Party: Medtech companies share new electrophysiology data at AF Symposium 2026

AF Symposium 2026 in Boston included new data from some of the biggest names in electrophysiology. Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Abbott, Atraverse Medical, Field Medical, Pulse Biosciences, Argá Medtech SA and CardioFocus were just some of the medtech companies at the heart of late-breaking presentations.

Nonprofit health system settles fraud lawsuit over unsafe spinal surgeries for $3.7M

The U.S. Department of Justice said MultiCare admitted in court documents to ignoring warnings from a whistleblower and staff who said a neurosurgeon was performing spinal surgeries on patients without medical need and billing the procedures to Medicare.

TAVR valve for AR , a recent Edwards acquisition, delivers long-term value

The J-Valve System is associated with positive 10-year outcomes for patients with severe AR, according to new research out of China. It also performs well in patients with severe AS.

Cardiologist impressed by experimental pill that significantly lowers cholesterol

An experimental oral PCSK9 inhibitor is associated with LDL-C reductions that could prove to be a game-changer for patient care.

Cardiologists urge Congress to pass new bills focused on PAD, Medicare coverage

SCAI has shared a new call to action as an observance of American Heart Month. The group is asking Congress to pass new pieces of legislation that could improve care for PAD patients and get important medical devices in the hands of interventional cardiologists.