People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project, a consortium formed to develop an atrial fibrillation screening algorithm.
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The Assistance Fund launched a new copay assistance program for people living with heart failure to help eligible individuals pay for their out-of-pocket medical costs for treatment.
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A poll finds more than half of people aged 50 to 80 taking aspirin don’t have cardiovascular disease. For some, this means low preventive benefit and bleeding risks.
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Abbott is recalling its HeartMate Touch communication system, which monitors patients with an implantable HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device.
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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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