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In gearing up for its Annual Scientific Session, ACC.24, amidst the 75th anniversary of the organization, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has planned a full range of educational programming, special events and peer networking scheduled throughout the April 6-8 event in Atlanta, GA.

Feature | ACC | Christine Book

American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

April 3, 2024 — In gearing up for its Annual Scientific Session, ACC.24, amidst the 75th anniversary of the organization ...

April 03, 2024

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries, serious health consequences, or death

News | Catheters

FDA Announces Teleflex and Arrow International Recall of ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery and Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kits for Increased Resistance That May Lead to Vessel Injuries, Narrowing, or Blockage

April 3, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Teleflex and Arrow International are ...

April 03, 2024

News | FDA

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson OPSYNVI (macitentan and tadalafil) Single-Tablet Combination for Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

March 27, 2024 — Johnson & Johnson has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OPSYNVI – ...

March 27, 2024

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Case Study | Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Pass-Through Status and New Procedure Codes Are a Boon for Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Procedures

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, pass-through payment status for LUMASON® (sulfur hexafluoride ...

May 29, 2019

Elixir Medical has announced it has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its DynamX BTK System, a novel, adaptive implant for use in the treatment of narrowed or blocked vessels below-the-knee (BTK) in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). The company reports this broadens the use of the novel bioadaptor platform technology beyond the treatment of coronary artery disease.

News | FDA

Elixir Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DynamX BTK System for Below-The-Knee Arterial Disease

March 27, 2024 — Elixir Medical has announced it has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and ...

March 27, 2024

Here is a look at the education and special events planned for the ACC24 73rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo, April 6-8 in Atlanta

Feature | ACC | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane

American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced key educational and programming highlights for its ACC 73rd ...

March 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Abiomed is recalling the Instructions for Use for its Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps because the pump catheter may perforate (cut) the wall of the left ventricle in the heart.

News | FDA

FDA Announces Abiomed Recall of the Instructions for Use for the Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps due to Perforation Risks

March 21, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Abiomed is recalling the Instructions for ...

March 21, 2024

Cardiac CT isn't just a diagnostic tool — it's an essential component of cardiovascular health

Feature | Computed Tomography (CT) | By Alberto Morales, MD

Embracing Cardiac Imaging: Overcoming Barriers, Adopting In-house Solutions, and Navigating Future Advancements

Cardiac CT scans, recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) as th ...

March 20, 2024

ACC announces 2024 – 2025 Selected Learners for the CTR Program and new REACH cohort

News | Cardiovascular Business

ACC Clinical Trials Research Program REACH(es) New Heights

March 19, 2024 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has selected 50 learners for its 2024 – 2025 Clinical Trials ...

March 19, 2024

Merger to create publicly-listed, commercial-stage leader in hybrid intravascular imaging

News | Cardiovascular Business

Titan Announces Merger Agreement with Conavi

March 19, 2024 — Titan Medical Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the ...

March 19, 2024

Partnership targets heart failure, the leading cause of death and a condition with limited treatment options

News | Heart Failure

BioCardia and StemCardia Announce Biotherapeutic Delivery Partnership

March 15, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage cell therapy interventions ...

March 15, 2024

News | Cardiovascular Business

Gilbert H. L. Tang Appointed Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Case Reports

March 15, 2024 —Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Gilbert H. L. Tang, MD, has been named Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Case ...

March 15, 2024

News | Heart Failure

BioCardia and StemCardia Announce Biotherapeutic Delivery Partnership

March 15, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage cell therapy interventions ...

March 15, 2024

News | Cardiovascular Business

Gilbert H. L. Tang Appointed Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Case Reports

March 15, 2024 —Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Gilbert H. L. Tang, MD, has been named Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Case ...

March 15, 2024

The UCLA Department of Medicine has announced that Priscilla Hsue, MD will be joining as the chief of the Division of Cardiology at UCLA, effective July 1, 2024. Hsue will come to UCLA from UC San Francisco (UCSF), where she leads a portfolio of clinical and translational studies on HIV-related cardiovascular disease and Long COVID.

News | Cardiovascular Education

UCLA Health Selects Dr. Priscilla Hsue as Cardiology Division Chief

March 21, 2024 — The UCLA Department of Medicine has announced that Priscilla Hsue, MD will be joining as the chief of ...

March 21, 2024

In a new letter sent to federal officials on March 12, the American Medical Association (AMA) has presented six relief proposals to support physicians impacted by Change Healthcare hack, and praised the creation of the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) Accelerated Payments.

News | Cybersecurity

AMA Presents Relief Proposals to Federal Officials to Support Physicians Impacted by Change Healthcare Hack

March 14, 2024 — The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued a new letter to federal officials in which it praised ...

March 14, 2024