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Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system
The Class I recall warns that the system’s catheter tip may break off or separate during use, which could lead to serious adverse events.
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Unraveling plaque changes in CAD With elevated Lp(a)
The study “represents the beginning of our understanding of the role of Lp(a) in plaque progression,” leading experts in lipoprotein(a) say.
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CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...
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Surgical groups push back against new revascularization guidelines
They suggest that established evidence supporting bypass surgery was given short shrift by a guidelines’ writing committee that lacked equitable...
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Small myocarditis risk now seen for adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccine
The large-scale analysis suggests the risk is low with the adenovirus vaccine and pales in comparison with that following a positive SARS-CoV-2...
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Discharge within 24 hours of PCI can be safe in select STEMI
A third to a fifth of all patients presenting to heart centers would be suitable for the early discharge pathway, some researchers propose.
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ACC, AHA issue new coronary revascularization guideline
The clinical practice guideline calls for greater equity in patient care and tackles the timely issues of revascularization in stable ischemic...
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FDA flags cardiac perforation risks during leadless pacemaker implantation
The advisory letter is meant to remind providers of the risk for major complications following cardiac perforation and encourage reporting of...
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PRAGUE-17: LAA closure holds up against DOACs out to 4 years
Most outcomes remained unchanged, but follow-up imaging curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic leaves an unfortunate gap with regard to late device-...
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CRAVE: Drinking coffee not linked to atrial arrhythmias
Real-time monitoring painted a complex picture of the effects of coffee consumption on not only the heart but physical exercise and sleep as well...
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Concomitant tricuspid-mitral surgery beneficial but with a trade-off
Whether the trial’s finding of reduced progression of tricuspid regurgitation results in long-term clinical benefit can be determined only with...
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AHA 2021 puts scientific dialogue, health equity center stage
The Scientific Sessions are fully online but with a heavy emphasis on live events and opportunities to interact globally over the latest...
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FAVOR III China: QFR-guided PCI shows advantage over angiography
Results from sham-controlled study strengthen support for using physiology to guide percutaneous coronary interventions, but external validation...
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Real-world data favor invasive strategy for NSTEMI with CKD
The clinical benefits of initial invasive management came with a “minimal increased risk” of in-hospital acute kidney injury and major bleeding in...
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Survey spotlights double-edged sword for minority cardiologists
Although career satisfaction is high among cardiologists, the survey found stark differences exist in professional lives across many domains.