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• Researchers Recommend Replacing Heart Valves That Are Failing, Even If No Symptoms Experienced

  November 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that it may be better to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis by quickly performing TAVR surgery, instead of adopting a “wait and see” approach as the condition progresses.

• Study Finds Balloon-Expandable Valves Used After TAVR Procedures Linked to Valve Dysfunction and Mortality Risks

  June 11, 2024

  Russell Maas

  Researchers warn that individuals who received balloon-expandable valves are more than four times more likely to suffer valve dysfunction that could lead to blood leaks or valve failure.

• FDA Urges Doctors to “Transition Away” from Certain Getinge Heart Pumps Due to Ongoing Safety Issues

  May 15, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is recommending health care professionals "transition away" from using certain Getinge heart devices due to ongoing reports of patient injuries and deaths.

• TAVR Surgery Recipients Face Greater Risks from Later Heart Surgeries: Study

  February 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that patients who have to undergo additional heart surgery following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures face an increased risk of death.

• Report Finds Rampant Overuse of Coronary Heart Stents in U.S. Hospitals

  November 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new report reveals significant and costly overuse of coronary heart stent procedures nationwide, putting patients at risk.

• FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks

  June 12, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The FDA is warning healthcare providers not to use recalled Quadrox oxygenators due to a risk of patient infections.

• Impella 5.5 Heart Pump Recall Follows Reports of Fluid Leaks and Patient Injuries

  June 6, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  Nearly 500 Impella 5.5 heart pumps by Abiomed have been recalled following reports of fluid leaks, pump failures and patient injuries.

• Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study

  May 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate end-stage kidney disease patients may experience rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves.

• Women Face Higher Rates of Heart Bypass Surgery Complications: Study

  March 3, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate little has improved in the disparity between heart bypass surgery outcomes for women and men, despite medical advances over the last 10 years.

• FDA Warns Doctors of Abbott Trifecta Valve Deterioration Risks

  February 28, 2023

  Russell Maas

  The FDA warns that Abbott Trifecta heart valve implants may deteriorate within only a few years, leading to the need for valve replacement and increasing the risk of patient death.