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FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software
Spectrum V8 and V6 infusion pumps may have accidentally had their software switched, which could result in underinfusion or a fluid overload. While no injuries have been reported, for safety the affected pumps need to be removed from where they are used and sold.
Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval
According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind.
Cusp overlap technique improves TAVR outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
The new study, based on 14 different clinical trials, highlights why so many care teams have already adopted the cusp overlap technique when implanting self-expanding TAVR valves.
New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.

Attralus completes financing to validate pan-amyloid nuclear imaging agent

Biopharmaceutical firm Attralus has completed a $25 million Series A financing designed to further validate its AT-01 pan-amyloid radiotracer for PET/CT.

‘Free information’: Radiologists can also diagnose COVID-19 when reading CTA imaging for stroke

King’s College London researchers found physicians accurately predicted increased risk of death from such scans, too.

Bicuspid aortic valve repair leads to 'excellent' long-term outcomes

Overall, the team behind the study noted a survival rate of 82.1% after 15 years.

American College of Radiology among dozens urging FDA to exercise caution in approving COVID-19 vaccine

ACR and more than 90 other organizations want the agency to stick with its "existing high standards of safety" when reviewing any coronavirus antidote.

Stroke patients with COVID-19 experience more severe symptoms, a much higher mortality rate

It also takes longer for stroke patients to fully recover when they have COVID-19.

Statin use prior to hospital admission benefits COVID-19 patients

Prior use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs, however, was not associated with the same changes.

Survey finds widespread variation in imaging modalities used to assess COVID-19 across the globe

CXR, mobile x-ray, and chest CT are the most commonly deployed systems, experts reported in European Radiology.

Telmisartan fails to limit growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms

This is believed to be the first randomized clinical trial focused on treating AAAs with an angiotensin receptor blocker.

Clinical

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

Cusp overlap technique improves TAVR outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke