July 31, 2023 — Applying AI to a single apical four chamber (A4C) view echocardiogram provides accurate information to detect heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to research published in JACC Advances. 

July 28, 2023 — GE HealthCare is recalling malfunctioning TruSignal sensors that may reduce the amount of energy sent to the heart during defibrillation without any notification to the care provider, which could prevent delivery of lifesaving therapy in a critical situation. This issue is most hazardous to hospitalized patients who may need defibrillation for cardiac arrest.

July 28, 2023 — Respective results from the REVEALPLAQUE, DECODE, and SMART-CT clinical studies demonstrate the accuracy, utility, and efficiency of HeartFlow’s portfolio of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)-based precision coronary care technologies.

July 28, 2023 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has launched its next-generation Operative Risk Calculator to assess the risk of adult cardiac surgery operations. 

The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database represents 97% of all cardiac operations performed in the United States and the new calculator is based on precise statistical models from the experience of more than 8 million patients. The new and improved calculator brings the power of big data to the fingertips of medical providers with the aim of improving patient care. 

Device manufacturers will be displaying their latest technologies at the 2023 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2023) being held in Boston from July 27 - 30.

Device manufacturers will be displaying their latest technologies at the 2023 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2023) being held in Boston from July 27 - 30. The industry’s top computed tomography (CT) companies have chosen SCCT2023 as a key platform to inform and connect with physicians about their products and services.

July 27, 2023 — Abiomed is recalling the Impella Intravascular Left Sided Blood Pumps because the pump’s Instructions for Use (IFU) do not adequately address precautions to take when treating patients who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

July 26, 2023 — Abbott is recalling the Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath due to an increased risk for air emboli to be introduced into patients who have procedures with this device.

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