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Patients amenable to interventional procedure for lowering blood pressure

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, included input from 400 patients with high blood pressure. 

CABG still the ‘treatment of choice’ for patients with complex three-vessel CAD

The findings were presented at TCT 2021 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

CMS finalizes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, requiring full vaccination by Jan. 4

The policy covers all healthcare providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. 

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CMS finalizes 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—payments to cardiologists take a hit

Also, penalties for failing to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria program have been delayed yet again. 

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'It does not need to be complicated': 10 steps to heart-healthy eating

The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic. 

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Nuclear medicine leader says patient-first imaging providers must keep close eye on quality

That includes utilizing the most up-to-date protocols and equipment, among many other things, ASNC President Randall C. Thompson said.

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Imaging group says new guidelines for chest pain contain some ‘troubling recommendations’

The update is meant to help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing costs, but one advocate says certain imaging suggestions may cause unanticipated harm.

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT.