This latest recall was put in place due to an increased risk of blood clots developing during use. Only a small number of hospitals are affected. 

The engineers behind this new device envision a future where patients wear a single postage stamp-sized sticker that images and stimulates the heart. 

A recent OIG report suggested vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists may be performing medically unnecessary procedures in office-based labs. Now, some of the leading medical societies from those fields have provided additional context.