Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch System Over Risk of Unintended Pump Stops
Abbott is recalling its HeartMate Touch communication system, which monitors patients with an implantable HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device.
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Month: March 2024
Vest Spots Early Signs of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The vest has 256 sensors rather than the 12 used in a standard electrocardiogram and can provide detailed electrical mapping of the heart in just five minutes.
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FDA Clears Wearable for Remote Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
The non-invasive wearable device captures cardiopulmonary measurements for chronic disease management such as heart failure.
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FDA Greenlights Drug-Coated Balloon for In-Stent Restenosis
The FDA approves Boston Scientific Corporation’s AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon for treating coronary in-stent restenosis, marking the first drug-coated coronary balloon approval in the United States.
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Smoking Cannabis Ups Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Daily use was associated with a 25% increased likelihood of heart attack and a 42% increased likelihood of stroke.
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