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An advanced algorithm was trained to evaluate more than 100 different details about the inside of a patient’s eye. Its ability to identify high-risk patients was comparable to more traditional techniques, exciting researchers.
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BAV patients are often excluded from TAVR trials, creating uncertainty about the best way to treat that population when aortic valve replacement is required. To learn more, researchers tracked CMS data from 2018 to 2022, presenting their findings in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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Mashup Score: 5FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported - 9 day(s) ago
Maquet Cardiovascular, a subsidiary of Getinge, is recalling two of its endoscopic vessel harvesting devices due to issues with different pieces bending, peeling or detaching during use. Some of the company’s other EVH devices were recently involved in a separate recall for similar reasons.
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Mashup Score: 1Exploring the 'new era' of HFpEF treatment: More options exist, but challenges remain - 9 day(s) ago
Clyde Yancy, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about how the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has evolved in recent years.
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Mashup Score: 1Momentum continues for renal denervation as CMS considers national Medicare coverage - 10 day(s) ago
CMS is accepting public comments on the topic for a period of 30 days. Recor Medical and Medtronic have both shared statements in support of the potential policy shift.
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The center’s 2024 total of 174 heart transplants represents an increase of 36% compared to 2023, and 10 of the patients receiving a new heart were young children.
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Mashup Score: 02025 Shockwave IVL Reimbursement Overview - 10 day(s) ago
Join us on Jan. 29th! Listen in to this webinar to gain a deeper understanding of how the technology of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) works in order to code appropriately for peripheral and coronary IVL procedures. We’ll dig into coding and billing specifics for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physicians across all payor types. Make sure your team is aware of all the coding rules and updates for 2025. Plus our expert panel will answer your questions live!
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Mashup Score: 0Medtronic expands carotid portfolio with Contego Medical deal - 10 day(s) ago
Medtronic entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical for carotid and peripheral vascular disease revascularization products. The agreement includes an option to acquire the full company at a later date.
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Mashup Score: 1Why electrophysiologists needed a champion in Washington - 11 day(s) ago
Heart Rhythm Society President Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, detailed a new advocacy group focused on improving EP reimbursements, patient care and access. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu,” he said.
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Mashup Score: 0FDA announces recall after Philips heart monitor software failed to send alerts—multiple deaths reported - 11 day(s) ago
Philips is recalling the software associated with its Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry devices after certain high-risk ECG events were never routed to trained cardiology technicians as intended. The issue, which lasted for two years, has been linked to more than 100 injuries.
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