Report Finds Rampant Overuse of Coronary Heart Stents in U.S. Hospitals
Cardiac patients in the United States receive an unnecessary coronary heart stent every seven minutes, the researchers determined.
Tag Archives: Heart Surgery
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FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks
Recalled oxygenator and blood filtration devices may increase infection risks in heart patients, including children, the federal health officials warn.
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Impella 5.5 Heart Pump Recall Follows Reports of Fluid Leaks and Patient Injuries
The FDA has given the Impella heart pump recall a class I designation, meaning the problems could cause severe patient injuries and deaths.
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Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study
One-in-four patients with end-stage kidney disease experienced rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves within just six months of implantation.
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Women Face Higher Rates of Heart Bypass Surgery Complications: Study
Doctors often wait longer to refer female patients for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, resulting in them facing a significantly increased risk of complications and death
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FDA Warns Doctors of Abbott Trifecta Valve Deterioration Risks
Abbott Trifecta valve problems have been linked nearly 200 patient deaths since 2011, data suggests.
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Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall Issued Due to Risk Blood May Enter Catheter
The manufacturer has received more than 100 complaints of malfunctions due to blood infiltration of the intra-aortic balloon pumps.
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Medrol, Similar Glucocorticoids Failed to Improve Infants Heart Surgery Outcomes, Study Warns
What improvements were found were statistically insignificant, but could still justify their use in some infants, researchers advised
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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices Fail to Prevent Strokes After TAVR Surgery: Study
While the cerebral embolic protection devices appeared to have few, if any, benefits, researchers also said they did not appear to increase the risks for patients, either.
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FDA Approves New Heater-Cooler System Designed to Prevent Bacterial Contamination That Has Plagued Competitors
The new heater-cooler system comes after years of concerns over bacterial contamination which has led to numerous heart surgery infections.
