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How mental health can influence cardiovascular health
Different subtypes of depression are association with specific cardiometabolic diseases, according to new data out of the Netherlands.
Cardiologists perform first TTVR of its kind on recent heart transplant recipient
When a 50-year-old patient developed severe TR just months after receiving a heart transplant, the safest treatment option was to implant an Evoque TTVR device.
Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients
TAVR may get more attention, but the Ross procedure has also gained significant momentum in recent years. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, detailed his own team's success with the complex procedure.
FDA approves labeling changes for fenofibrates due to lack of cardiovascular benefits
The FDA listened to physician feedback and updated its labeling requirements for fenofibrates. These drugs have not been linked to any significant cardiovascular benefits, and clinicians should act accordingly.
Physician sues after hospital allegedly ‘lost track’ of pediatric patient, who later died
Sudesh Ebenezer, MD, claims Hurley Medical Center retaliated against him after he expressed concerns over the incident. He is seeking unspecified damages.

How mental health can influence cardiovascular health

Different subtypes of depression are association with specific cardiometabolic diseases, according to new data out of the Netherlands.

Cardiologists perform first TTVR of its kind on recent heart transplant recipient

When a 50-year-old patient developed severe TR just months after receiving a heart transplant, the safest treatment option was to implant an Evoque TTVR device.

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, director of aortic surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, explains the long-term outcomes of the Ross procedure, where a diseased aortic valve is surgically replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve.

Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients

TAVR may get more attention, but the Ross procedure has also gained significant momentum in recent years. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, detailed his own team's success with the complex procedure.

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FDA approves labeling changes for fenofibrates due to lack of cardiovascular benefits

The FDA listened to physician feedback and updated its labeling requirements for fenofibrates. These drugs have not been linked to any significant cardiovascular benefits, and clinicians should act accordingly.

Physician sues after hospital allegedly ‘lost track’ of pediatric patient, who later died

Sudesh Ebenezer, MD, claims Hurley Medical Center retaliated against him after he expressed concerns over the incident. He is seeking unspecified damages.

FDA approves key update for Medtronic’s Endurant stent graft system

Going forward, Medtronic can include clinical evidence related to the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the device's labeling. This is the first time an EVAR system has received such an approval.

Q&A: What cardiologists know and don’t know about pulsed field ablation

Peter Weiss, MD, a veteran electrophysiologist, sat down with Cardiovascular Business to discuss the ongoing rise of pulsed field ablation. While he's impressed with the technology, he says many questions remain about its long-term value.

FDA details Class I recalls for more than 1 million pacemakers—software update required

The FDA has finalized new Class I recalls related to ongoing safety concerns with Boston Scientific’s Accolade family of pacemakers. A software update is now available to help address the issue, and an additional update is already in the works.