Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

The AngioDynamics/Eximo Medical B-Laser represents a new atherectomy device. #VIVA2019 #VIVA #VIVA19

No Difference Between Drug-coated Balloons and Plain Balloons After Laser Atherectomy

November 7, 2019 — There was no difference between drug-coated balloons (DCB) vs. plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA) ...

November 07, 2019

One of the cardiology technologies in the list of top advances in 2019 is Medtronic’s Tyrx Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope using to enclose cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). It reduced the risk of major infection by 40 percent, and pocket infection by 61 percent, based on data presented at ACC 2019.

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Cleveland Clinic Unveils Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020

November 6, 2019 — Cleveland Clinic announced the Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 at a multimedia presentation last ...

November 06, 2019

Videos | Nuclear Imaging

VIDEO: New Cardiac Radiotracers in Development

Doctor Robert Hendel explains some of the new cardiac radiotracers in the pipeline that were discussed in sessions at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) 2019 meeting...

November 06, 2019

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Feature | Information Technology

SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

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March 21, 2024

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Edwards Sapien 3 TAVI Granted European Approval to Treat Low-risk Patients

November 6, 2019 — Edwards Lifesciences announced it received European CE mark to expand use of the Edwards Sapien 3 ...

November 06, 2019

The final, long-term, patient-level data for the Cook Medical Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent (DES) were evaluated to determine if there is an increased mortality risk due to paclitaxel, but was no difference was seen in the five-year mortality rates compared to control patients. #VIVA19 #VIVA #VIVA2019

Feature | Stents Peripheral | Dave Fornell, Editor

No Increased Long-Term Mortality for the Paclitaxel-Coated Zilver PTX Stent

November 6, 2019 – The final, long-term, patient-level data for the Cook Medical Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent (DES) ...

November 06, 2019

The Selution SLR, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus-eluting balloon, #VIVA2019 #VIVA #VIVA19

News | Drug-Eluting Balloons

Safety and Efficacy Sustained Over Two Years in Selution Drug-eluting Balloon First-in-Human Trial

November 6, 2019 – Positive, two-year data from the first-in-human study of Selution SLR, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus ...

November 06, 2019

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Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability to diagnose cardiac disease with greater accuracy and precision

Feature | Cardiac Imaging

SPONSORED CONTENT: Finding the Right Solution

Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...

March 05, 2024

Eluvia and Ranger PAD devices from Boston Scientific. #VIVA19 #VIVA2019 #VIVA

News | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Positive Data for the Ranger Drug-coated Balloon and Eluvia Vascular Stent

November 6, 2019 – Boston Scientific announced positive data for two of its devices within the peripheral drug-eluting ...

November 06, 2019

FDA Warns Troponin Tests Impacted by Biotin Dietary Supplement

Feature | Cardiac Diagnostics | Dave Fornell, Editor

FDA Warns Biotin Dietary Supplements Interfere With Cardiac Troponin Tests

November 5, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its November 2017 safety communication to ...

November 05, 2019

Philips Medical System is recalling its older Forte Gamma Camera SPECT imaging systems due to the possibility of the detectors falling off of the unit onto the patient. The two gamma cameras can bee seen in this photo on either side of the patient bed. These can be rotated above the patient.

Feature | Molecular Imaging | Dave Fornell, Editor

Philips Forte SPECT Camera Recalled for Possibility of Crushing Patient

November 5, 2019 — Philips Medical System is recalling the Forte Gamma Camera System due to the potential for the 660 ...

November 05, 2019

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BLOG: Combining Local Impedance with Contact Force to Perform RF Ablation

When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...

December 11, 2023

News | Hemodynamic Support Devices

Abbott Recalls CentriMag Circulatory Support System After 44 Injuries and One Death

November 4, 2019 — Abbott is recalling its CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System due to a calibration system error ...

November 04, 2019

The first all-women panel discussion on structrual heart cases was held at TCT 2019. Rebecca Hahn, M.D., foreground, was the co-organizer of the Women in Structural Heart (WISH) evening session.

Blog | Structural Heart

Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Structural Heart

My observation over the 13 years covering cardiology is that it is a heavily male-dominated field. This is more ...

November 04, 2019

EchoPixel showed technology at TCT 2019 that creates live holograms in the cath lab from 3-D TEE imaging. It projects the holograms on a special display screen that does not require the user to wear 3-D glasses. The interventional cardiologist can use hand movements and a foot switch to move the image around without breaking the sterile field. It offers a new way to visualize catheters, device positioning and deployment for structural heart procedures. #TCT2019 #TCT #TCT19

Feature | TCT | Dave Fornell, Editor

6 Hot Topics in Interventional Cardiology at TCT 2019

The latest in interventional cardiology clinical data and new device technologies were highlighted at the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference. This is an overview of some of the biggest takeaways from TCT 2019, including short duration dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) using newer generation DES; safety of paclitaxel coated devices; new TAVR devices seeking entry into the U.S. market; new COAPT Trial data on MitraClip use in heart failure patients; CT study of TAVR valve leaflet thrombosis; and potential game-changing technologies on the expo floor.

November 04, 2019

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