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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, hypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.

Medtronic recalls data management software, urging healthcare providers to run update
The error caused incorrect glucose data to be displayed to clinicians. According to Medtronic, any treatment decisions or recommendations based on those data need to be revisited.
Catheters recalled due to defect—FDA highlights risk of stroke or brain damage
The recall was put in place after a hydrophilic coating was discovered on the inside of the devices. According to the FDA, patients treated with the catheters could face a number of significant risks.
Abbott shares safety concerns with millions of CGM sensors—7 deaths reported
Approximately 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors need to be replaced due to a risk of incorrect glucose readings. Abbott has received reports of 736 severe adverse events and seven deaths that may be related to this issue.
Cardiology groups share new recommendations for performing safe, effective cardiac ablations in ASCs
The timing of this new guidance from the Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology could not have been better—the document went live just as CMS finalized its decision to cover cardiac ablation procedures performed in ASCs.
Adjustable interatrial shunt for heart failure shows promise in first-in-human trial
Gregg Stone, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about early data from the ATHENS-HF trial. Ten heart failure patients were treated with the adjustable device, and each implant was a success.

Complex PCI among older patients linked to increased risk of death

“Given the dramatic difference in death risk for older adults receiving complex PCI, we suggest that such interventions in this exceptionally vulnerable population should be approached with additional caution," researchers wrote.

Cardiologist compensation much higher at hospitals and health systems than private practices—and the gap is widening

A new 57-page report from MedAxiom explored the latest data on compensation, production, staffing and medical imaging offerings among cardiology programs in the United States.

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FDA clears AI model for detecting signs of heart failure in ECGs

The advanced AI model, developed by Anumana with help from Mayo Clinic, could provide value as a screening tool for heart failure.

Cordis finalizes deal to acquire MedAlliance for up to $1.1B

The total value of the acquisition, first announced in 2022, is dependent on various regulatory and commercial milestones.

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Excessive cannabis use linked to greater risk of heart attack, other cardiovascular events

Researchers examined data from nearly 60,000 adults, focusing on individuals who have been diagnosed with Cannabis Use Disorder.

Death after TAVR: Heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest stand out as 2 leading causes

A majority of patient deaths within two years of TAVR can be linked to cardiovascular complications, according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Can follow-up care be improved to combat this trend?

Masking, social distancing ‘do not reduce and may enhance’ subjective well-being in the pandemic-wary

Regardless of effectiveness or lack thereof, pandemic-response measures like masking and social distancing give many people a sense of being better off with them than without them.

Merck is seeking FDA approval for sotatercept to be used as a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension

FDA grants speedy review to Merck's new drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension

The FDA is expected to base its decision in part on the STELLAR clinical trial, which included 163 adult patients treated with subcutaneous sotatercept and 160 patients treated with a placebo.

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Medtronic recalls data management software, urging healthcare providers to run update

Catheters recalled due to defect—FDA highlights risk of stroke or brain damage

Abbott shares safety concerns with millions of CGM sensors—7 deaths reported

Cardiology groups share new recommendations for performing safe, effective cardiac ablations in ASCs

Adjustable interatrial shunt for heart failure shows promise in first-in-human trial