Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

Peripheral IVL linked to key benefits over atherectomy as utilization increases
Atherectomy is still the go-to treatment option for many clinicians, but peripheral IVL appears to be gaining momentum as time goes on.
The world’s best hospitals for heart surgery
According to Newsweek, 13 of the top 20 hospitals for cardiac surgery in the entire world are located in the United States. The list includes 150 hospitals in total.
Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities
Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.
The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States
Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.
Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks
The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.

Shockwave Medical, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company, has officially launched its Shockwave E8 Peripheral IVL Catheter in the United States. Shockwave’s E8 catheter was designed specifically to treat patients with calcified femoropopliteal and below-the-knee (BTK) peripheral artery disease (PAD), including those diagnosed with complex chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).

Peripheral IVL linked to key benefits over atherectomy as utilization increases

Atherectomy is still the go-to treatment option for many clinicians, but peripheral IVL appears to be gaining momentum as time goes on.

The world’s best hospitals for heart surgery

According to Newsweek, 13 of the top 20 hospitals for cardiac surgery in the entire world are located in the United States. The list includes 150 hospitals in total.

Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities

Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.

The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States

Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.

Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks

The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.

Gen Z seems to appreciate TikTok doctors more than the ones seen in person

As long as the influencer presents with apparent knowledgeability, a polished appearance, medical accoutrements and a caring demeanor, he or she will probably be afforded plenty of leeway to hold forth on all things health and healthcare.

‘Black matter’ in ICU Medical IV drips deemed unlikely to pose a risk to patients

In an update to an early alert from May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said an investigation by the device manufacturer concluded the black spots were part of the PVC material used in manufacturing.

Utah becomes first state to use AI for initial prescriptions without human oversight

Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy will allow patients to use a dermatology app to diagnose and get prescription treatments for acne. More serious skin conditions will be referred to a licensed physician.