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Abbott gets FDA nod for updates to heart failure monitoring system
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Abbott received FDA approval for updates to its CardioMEMS heart failure monitoring system, allowing patients to view their pulmonary artery pressure readings directly on their phones, enhancing patient engagement in managing their care.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 2 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.
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You can now build patient-facing interfaces around pulmonary pressure data without waiting for regulatory barriers to clear. This will accelerate adoption for digital health startups focused on remote cardiac care.
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2 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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