Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recalling all of its Automated Impella Controllers due to an ongoing safety issue linked to 37 serious injuries. Care teams can still use these devices as they await a replacement. 

Predicting complications is one thing—the team behind this study hoped to anticipate when patients are more likely to see a minimal benefit from TAVR.

This new partnership provides an early look at how the field of electrophysiology is evolving in 2026 and beyond.

Young M. Lee, MD, a cerebrovascular surgeon with University Medical Center New Orleans, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about his experience using the newly cleared technology.

The details are still unclear, but an anesthetic used during joint replacement surgeries may have been contaminated with potassium. The number of victims and the full extent of the injuries are still being investigated by the hospital and the state.

According to the Texas Medical Board, the doctor erroneously relied on a radiologist to review follow-up imaging results instead of viewing them on his own.

A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients. 

Founded in 2021, Hopscotch currently operates 12 clinics in the state. Its business model centers around in-person primary care, augmented by virtual specialty visits and 24/7 access to care teams. The company said it is making a profit.