May 11, 2018 — Two studies examining seasonal variations in cardiac-related hospitalizations, specifically for aortic ...
Medtronic plc announced two-year outcomes for the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) from its early feasibility study at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 41st Annual Scientific Sessions, April 25-28 in San Diego. Data from 18 patients followed out to two years revealed the Harmony TPV showed solid valve function and no paravalvular leak (PVL).
EnvoyAI announced a new integration with Insignia Medical Systems’ InSight PACS (picture archiving and communication system) to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced imaging workflows to customers. For initial launch in the U.K., this integration provides curated AI content available on the EnvoyAI platform within the PACS environment at multiple integration points. These include AI results viewing directly within the PACS viewer, as well as within the already established Insignia integration with TeraRecon.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
May 11, 2018 — The post-approval study evaluating the safety and efficacy of MitraClip in a real-world, commercial ...
A team led by Johns Hopkins University Researchers has discovered that protein clumps appear to accumulate in the diseased hearts of mice and people with heart failure. This effect is similar to how protein clumps build up in the brain in people with some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
A new study finds that integrating two separate clinical risk score models more accurately helps clinicians assess the stroke risk of patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
Cardiva Medical Inc. announced the completion of the AMBULATE pivotal trial, one of several clinical trials in the company’s AMBULATE series. The AMBULATE series is studying the Vascade MVP Venous Vascular Closure System for use in the closure of mid-bore (6-12 Fr inner diameter sheath) venous access sites.
May 10, 2018 — A new consensus document has been issued to guide the optimal use of ionizing radiation in cardiovascular ...
Teleradiology company DocPanel announced a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine Department of Radiology that will give consumers access to Keck's 60 radiology subspecialists. DocPanel enables imaging centers to use USC experts who are focused on specific areas of the body, therefore providing unique perspective and accurate insights.
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
Results from the clinical study to evaluate Imricor’s Vision-MR Ablation Catheter for the treatment of atrial flutter under real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance will be presented at the 2018 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference, May 9-12 in Boston. Philipp Sommer, M.D., will present the study results.
We started our design from the ground up, tested many prototypes, did not want to compromise on radiation protection for ...
In the past, there was not much that could be done to mitigate the X-ray radiation exposure of interventional ...
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), in conjunction with Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) participated in a panel discussion in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., exploring how the toughest medical challenges can be treated by interventional radiologists.
Medicalgorithmics S.A. will present the results of a large study evaluating online versus offline electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring methods to detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), examining the relationship between monitoring duration and diagnostic yield. The study showed diagnostic yield was significantly higher with the PocketECG online monitoring system than with fixed 24 and 48-hour holter and multi-day patch methods. Results will be presented at the 2018 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) annual scientific sessions, May 9-12 in Boston.
Infinitt North America announced that Infinitt Cardiology Suite-v 1.0.8.1 has achieved certification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as meeting National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) requirements for version 5 of the CathPCI Registry.