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• MitraClip Heart Surgery Device Recall Issued After Patient Death

  March 16, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Thousands of MitraClip heart surgery devices have been recalled following one patient death and a number of injuries caused by part of the device being left in the heart.

• Lipitor Fails To Prevent Acute Kidney Injury After Surgery: Study

  March 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study found that Lipitor failed to decrease the risks of acute kidney injury after heart surgery.

• Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Problems May Lead to Blood Clot, Stroke Risk: Study

  October 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Some bioprosthetic heart valves are not opening and closing normally, raising concerns within the FDA, which is trying to develop new studies to see if the reduced motion is a threat to patients.

• Medtronic EnVeo Heart Device Recall Issued Over Particulate Matter

  August 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic is recalling a heart surgery device that could transfer particulate matter in to patients, causing severe injury or death.

• Infant Heart Surgery Deaths Lead to Suspension of Elective Procedures at Florida Hospital

  June 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A CNN investigative report reveals an unusually high death rate among infant heart surgery patients at a Florida hospital.

• Carotid Artery Stent Operations Carry Fourfold Risk of Stroke, Death At Some Hospitals: Study

  May 21, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study find wide variability among hospitals in the rate of strokes and deaths from carotid artery stenting.

• Lariat Suture Device Linked to Injuries, Deaths In Off-Label Uses

  May 8, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that off-label use of the Lariat suturing device may lead to injury and death in patients with atrial fibrillation.

• Too Many Blood Tests Can Cause Anemia In Heart Patients: Study

  March 4, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that some heart surgery patients have too much blood drawn for medical tests.

• Heart Valve Replacement Risks Often Understated By Hospital Websites: Study

  January 20, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that hospital websites are promoting the benefits of a new form of heart surgery, but often fail to warn patients about the risks.

• Whistleblower Lawsuit Claims FL Heart Doctor Performed Unnecessary Operations

  January 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The Justice Department has intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit against a Florida doctor accused of performing unnecessary heart operations.