Heart Health

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Blood glucose monitor instructions updated due to error code linked to 114 injuries
No devices need to be returned or replaced, but the company did want to update their instructions for use.
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.
New recall includes nearly 23K bottles of triglycerides drug used to treat heart disease
New Jersey-based Zydus Pharmaceuticals has recalled nearly 23,000 bottles of its icosapent ethyl capsules due to leakage issues that may have weakened their effectiveness.
FDA shares update about CGM sensor recalls—issue now linked to 860 serious injuries
Abbott first warned the public about this problem in November. Now, for the second time in less than a month, the FDA is providing additional details.
Tap water in US linked to potential cardiovascular risks
“This is not about alarming people,” one researcher said. “It’s about recognizing an environmental factor that may be contributing to high blood pressure in some communities and making sure it’s part of the public health conversation."

Blood glucose monitor instructions updated due to error code linked to 114 injuries

No devices need to be returned or replaced, but the company did want to update their instructions for use.

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.

New recall includes nearly 23K bottles of triglycerides drug used to treat heart disease

New Jersey-based Zydus Pharmaceuticals has recalled nearly 23,000 bottles of its icosapent ethyl capsules due to leakage issues that may have weakened their effectiveness.

FDA shares update about CGM sensor recalls—issue now linked to 860 serious injuries

Abbott first warned the public about this problem in November. Now, for the second time in less than a month, the FDA is providing additional details.

Tap water in US linked to potential cardiovascular risks

“This is not about alarming people,” one researcher said. “It’s about recognizing an environmental factor that may be contributing to high blood pressure in some communities and making sure it’s part of the public health conversation."

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Heavy cannabis use may not impact heart surgery outcomes

Cannabis use has been linked to multiple cardiovascular risks, but less is known about how it may affect patients who undergo major cardiac surgery.

Abbott’s medtech sales climbed in Q4 thanks to strength of heart devices

Abbott pointed to double-digit growth for its Navitor TAVR valve as well as big gains for the TriClip and MitraClip devices. The company also shared positive sales figures for its EP, heart failure and rhythm management portfolios.

Confirmed: Mediterranean diet helps heart patients live longer, healthier lives

The diet, named after the traditional eating habits of Greece and Italy, is already known for its benefits to the general public. Its impact on heart patients, however, was less clear.