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Biomarkers and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in ANOCA
What is the protein biomarker signature for coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD)?
Prognostic Implications of Discordant Low-Gradient Severe Aortic Stenosis
Compared to patients with high-gradient (HG) severe aortic stenosis (AS), what are the outcomes of patients with discordant low-gradient (DLG) severe AS?
Transcatheter PFO Closure With Short Aortic Rims
What are the outcomes of transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure in patients with short (
Cardiac Rehabilitation Deserts Key Factor in Low Rates, Geographic Variation in Starting Rehab
The rates of initiating participation in a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program continue to be low across the U.S., with a wide geographic variation in these rates, which was found to be related to poor availability of CR programs, according to a study published March 13 in JACC.
FDA Update: Agency Recalls Select Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABPs Due to Shutdown Risk From Coiled Cord Connection Failure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Datascope/Getinge is recalling Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) due to risk of a coiled cable connecting the display and base of the unit failing, causing an unexpected shutdown.