Air Pollution Decreases Risk Of Surviving Heart Transplant: Study
A new study links air pollution exposure to a lower chance of surviving a heart transplant after five years.
Tag Archives: Heart Transplant
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Abbott Warns of New Problems With HeartMate 3 Systems
Abbott is warning of power loss problems with its HeartMate 3 implants, which could lead to serious injuries or even death.
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FDA Warns Of High Mortality Rate with SynCardia Artificial Heart System
The FDA is warning that new drivers for the SynCardia System’s Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) may increase the risk of death and strokes in patients.
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SynCardia Heart Transplant Devices Continue To Show High Mortality Rates, FDA Warns
The FDA has released more data highlighting the mortality risks linked to a SynCardia heart transplant device linked to high death rates.
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Recalled HeartWare Heart Implants Pose Risk of Serious Injury, Death, FDA Warns
Two recent HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device recalls have been given Class I designations by the FDA, meaning they carry a serious risk of severe injury or death.
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Heartware Ventricular Assist Device Recall Issued Due to Loose Connector Risk
Another HVAD recall has been announced, this time involving heart pump controllers that may have loose connections.
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SynCardia Heart Transplant Devices Linked To High Mortality Rate, Malfunctions, FDA Warns
Two devices used to assist heart transplant patients have been linked to an increased risk of strokes, mortality and life-threatening malfunctions, according to a new warning by the FDA.
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Heartware Ventricular Assist Device Recall: Electrical Problems That Could Cause Death
A risk of malfunctions that could cause serious injury or death has led to the recall of some Heartware Ventricular Assist Device heart pumps.