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FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported
Maquet Cardiovascular, a subsidiary of Getinge, is recalling two of its endoscopic vessel harvesting devices due to issues with different pieces bending, peeling or detaching during use. Some of the company's other EVH devices were recently involved in a separate recall for similar reasons.
Sesame Street is coming to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
The partnership begins with a video series called “Ask a Doctor” featuring clinicians from the health system alongside Muppet characters.
Advanced MRI techniques may provide insight into brain damage stemming from youth sports
The study is part of a bigger effort to understand why some children recover better than others following head injuries.
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Exploring the 'new era' of HFpEF treatment: More options exist, but challenges remain
Clyde Yancy, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about how the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has evolved in recent years.
Momentum continues for renal denervation as CMS considers national Medicare coverage
CMS is accepting public comments on the topic for a period of 30 days. Recor Medical and Medtronic have both shared statements in support of the potential policy shift.

FDA announces third recall of 2023 for troubled heart devices

This latest recall is due to a heightened risk that the devices will stop working with no warning. There have been 42 customer complaints reported so far.

April 3, 2023

TAVR costs vary significantly from one hospital to the next

According to a new study of more than 119,000 hospitalizations, the costs associated with TAVR are far from consistent.

April 3, 2023

SCAI President Sunil Rao explains what he saw as the top 5 interventional studies at ACC23. #SCAI #ACC #ACC23

5 studies that could make a big impact on interventional cardiology

SCAI President Sunil Rao, MD, spoke with us about some of the key interventional cardiology studies presented at ACC.23 in New Orleans.

April 3, 2023

New minimally invasive CLTI treatment helps save patients from amputation

The study’s primary endpoint, amputation-free survival after six months, was seen in 66.1% of CLTI patients who underwent transcatheter arterialization.

March 31, 2023

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Mediterranean diet comes out on top in new comparison of popular ‘heart-healthy’ diets

Low-fat diets were also linked to certain benefits, including a reduced heart attack risk.

March 31, 2023

Telehealth use plummets after pandemic highs

Use of the telehealth soared in 2020, but utilization has since fallen off a cliff after changing conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 31, 2023

CE mark suspended for troubled heart devices due to ongoing issues

The devices have been hit with multiple recalls in recent months. Those issues are now impacting sales outside of the United States as well.

March 31, 2023

Abbott Epic Max heart valve for aortic valve disease

Abbott’s new surgical solution for aortic valve disease gains FDA approval

The newly approved valve is the latest addition to Abbott’s Epic surgical valve platform.

March 30, 2023

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FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported

Sesame Street is coming to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Advanced MRI techniques may provide insight into brain damage stemming from youth sports

Exploring the 'new era' of HFpEF treatment: More options exist, but challenges remain

Momentum continues for renal denervation as CMS considers national Medicare coverage