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CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients
After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14.
Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm
A fifth-generation TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences was associated with improved outcomes compared to the device's predecessors in a new real-world analysis out of Cedars Sinai.
Two pediatricians sue nonprofit health system for wrongful termination after alleged patient safety incidents
Lauren Beene, MD, and Valerie Fouts-Fowler, MD, allege in a lawsuit that Ohio-based University Hospitals fired them for expressing concerns through a chat app. The health system accused the duo of misusing internal communications for personal gain.
Women are more likely to have severe aortic stenosis missed on echocardiography results
Three out of four TTEs are being ordered by clinicians who are not cardiologists. Could this be having a negative impact on patient care?
New Medtronic thrombectomy system used commercially for first time
The new device uses an advanced algorithm to regulate aspiration and conserve blood. Ajit Rao, MD, a vascular surgeon with The Mount Sinai Hospital, performed the historic procedure.

Redo TAVR: A 26-mm Sapien 3 device (Edwards Lifesciences) implanted within a 29-mm CoreValve device (Medtronic). Image courtesy of EuroIntervention.

Redo TAVR: The impact of implanting balloon-expandable valves in failed self-expanding valves

Researchers took a closer look at the effectiveness of redo TAVR, implanting Sapien 3 valves into a variety of explanted CoreValve and Evolut valves.

Edoxaban could limit blood clots, ‘make life easier’ for heart valve surgery patients

The popular DOAC was linked to more bleeding events than warfarin, but fewer reports of intracardiac thrombi and other adverse outcomes. Researchers presented their findings at the AHA's Scientific Sessions 2024 conference in Chicago.

Experts develop highly sensitive X-ray detector to minimize radiation dose, cut costs

The hope is that by creating detectors that are more sensitive, less ionizing radiation will be needed to produce diagnostic quality imaging.

Surgical devices recalled after 17 serious injuries—FDA warns of possible shortage

Vessel harvesting devices from Getinge have been recalled due to pieces breaking off during medical procedures. In some cases, surgeons were unable to retrieve the broken pieces.

Video interview with J.D. Corl, MD, explaining the use of the new E8 and Javelin Shockwave IVL catheters in PAD.

New balloonless IVL catheter offers an alternative to atherectomy in tight lesions, CTOs

J.D. Corl, MD, shared his experience using two new IVL catheters from Shockwave Medical to treat patients with heavily calcified peripheral arteries. He considers both new devices a significant upgrade.

Treating younger patients with TAVR increases risk of death

Treating patients younger than 65 with TAVR is associated with certain risks for heart teams to consider. Fortunately, researchers found, care teams appear to be choosing patients wisely.

AI system detects pneumothorax on chest x-rays

New study highlights the need to include more challenging datasets in AI training

A recent analysis of an already CE-marked, AI-based system that identifies pneumothorax on chest radiographs revealed a weak point in what has largely been considered a reliable support tool.

eko health digital stethoscope artificial intelligence

Eko Health’s AI platform for digital stethoscopes granted new CPT code

The Sensora platform, which includes multiple FDA-approved algorithms, has a new Category III CPT code.

Clinical

CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm

Two pediatricians sue nonprofit health system for wrongful termination after alleged patient safety incidents

Women are more likely to have severe aortic stenosis missed on echocardiography results

New Medtronic thrombectomy system used commercially for first time