News and clinical updates for the cath lab specialist.

Protect standalone WATCHMAN™ efficiency while expanding concomitant care. Discover strategies for eligible patient identification, case scheduling, resource alignment, and sustainable LAAC program growth. Register today: hubs.ly/Q04xg0jr0
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The FDA has approved the SELUTION SLR™ PTCA drug-eluting balloon, marking an important milestone for coronary intervention and expanding treatment options for patients. Learn more about the approval: hubs.ly/Q04x-f250)
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Concomitant LAAC is growing—is your workflow ready? Join Episode 2 of WATCHMAN™ LAAC in Practice for practical insights on scheduling, case optimization, care team alignment, and scalable program design. hubs.ly/Q04xb6yH0
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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is urging CMS to eliminate the ASC weight scalar, warning that proposed 2027 payment cuts could limit patient access to lower-cost surgery centers. hubs.ly/Q04x39W30
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One coordinated case. Two procedures. Considerations for program growth. Learn how strategic scheduling and coordinated pathways can support concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without compromising throughput. Register: hubs.ly/Q04xb3kJ0
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New Supplement: CIED Management 2026 Explore scalable workflows, responsible AI use, and strategies for addressing transmission volumes, staffing constraints, alert fatigue, interoperability gaps, and financial pressures—plus an RFP capability matrix. hubs.ly/Q04wXC540]
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How can programs expand concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without disrupting standalone WATCHMAN™ efficiency? Explore practical strategies for smarter scheduling, patient routing, and sustainable growth. Register: hubs.ly/Q04xfYGy0
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ESC Congress 2026 will feature the Fifth Universal Definition of myocardial infarction, replacing numbered MI types with 3 categories: primary, secondary, and procedure-related MI. hubs.ly/Q04vHjCH0 #cardiotwitter #esc2026
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Investment in cardiovascular ASCs continues to gain momentum. The sale of a physician-owned cardiovascular surgery center reflects continued growth in outpatient cardiovascular care and confidence in the ASC market. hubs.ly/Q04s7BTz0
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Why do some #ASC startups struggle even in strong markets? Lori Griffith, RN, looks at the planning decisions that can make—or break—an ambulatory surgery center, from market assessment and physician alignment to operational readiness and long-term growth. hubs.ly/Q04tJWBj0
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A record number of ambulatory surgery centers are now included in The Leapfrog Group's quality and safety ratings, expanding transparency and benchmarking across outpatient care. hubs.ly/Q04s6Lvy0 #cardiotwitter
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Cath Lab Digest retweeted
New #DETOURSystem case series from Haris Usman, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, and Ramzan M. Zakir, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI. Their findings demonstrate the consistency of technical success across diverse anatomic challenges and suggest #PTAB with the DETOUR System may fill an important niche between conventional #endovascular therapy and open surgical bypass. Read now in @CathLabDigest: hmpgloballearningnetwork.com… Important Safety Information: endologix.com/import-safety-… #healthcareinnovation #cardiotwitter #endovascularinnovation #medicalinnovation
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A regional hub in Oregon for stroke intervention, STEMI, structural heart, and complex cardiovascular care, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is powered by a humble team offering outstanding care: hubs.ly/Q04rH7KG0 #cardiotwitter @InvasiveCardiol
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Newly FDA-approved: Caristo Diagnostics' CaRi-Heart uses AI to analyze coronary inflammation from routine CCTA, providing an additional marker to help assess cardiovascular risk. hubs.ly/Q04rf5Bj0 #cardiotwitter @invasivecardiol
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Ascension has completed its acquisition of AMSURG, adding approximately 300 ASCs to its national network. “Healthcare is increasingly moving beyond the traditional hospital setting,” said Ascension CEO Eduardo Conrado. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04nNNTp0
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