Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

Figures from an initial study on the Cardionomic CPNS technology in a poster presentation at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2021 meeting.[1] Starting at top left, an angiographic view of the atrial transseptal access for a left ventricular septal ablation. Procedural intra-cardiac echo (ICE) showing ablation catheter positioning. A 3D electro-anatomic map of the LV septum. The final graphs show baseline and post-procedure LVOT pressure readings demonstrating a decreased gradient.

First U.S. Patient Enrolled in Cardiac Pulmonary Nerve Stimulation Pilot Study to Treat Heart Failure

November 2, 2021 — Cardionomic Inc. announce initial U.S. enrollment in its global Cardiac Pulmonary Nerve Stimulation ...

November 02, 2021

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) left, and the Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. Both systems have a recall because of reports that the battery can fail.

News | Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)

Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps Recalled Due to Battery Failure

November 2, 2021 — Datascope/Getinge/Maquet is recalling its Cardiosave Hybrid/Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) ...

November 02, 2021

T1-Based Criteria for Myocarditis on Cardiac MRI in Patients With Recent COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination: Early gadolinium enhancement (EGE) compared with precontrast SSFP sequence (not shown) is observed on early postcontrast short-axis SSFP images in (A) 16-year-old male, (B) 17-year-old male, (C) 16-year-old male, and (D) 19-year-old male, and on early postcontrast short-axis perfusion image in (E) 17-year-old male (arrow, A-E). Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) is also present (arrows) in all 5 patients (F, G

News | Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac MRI of Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination in Adolescents

November 1, 2021 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), radiologists need to be cognizant of the ...

November 01, 2021

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

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March 21, 2024

The FDA cleared the world's first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner, the Siemens Naeotom Alpha, in late September. This new technology will likely change the future direction of CT. Biosense Webster also announced the first cases using its Heliostar radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter were completed in September. Both were among the top stories in October.

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November 1, 2021 — Here is the list of the most popular content on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) ...

November 01, 2021

The Vagus Breathe ECG app for the Apple Watch is the first test to measure the exact breathing flow with an electrocardiogram (ECG) recording. It uses a 30-second breathing test for wearable device. It is being used to monitor long-COVID patients.

News | Wearables

Apple Watch Adds New Breathing Test Based on ECG Analysis

November 1, 2021 — Health AI company Vagus.co, based in Cambridge, U.K., has launched a 30-second breathing test for ...

November 01, 2021

Cardiac CT Given Strong Recommendation as Front-line Imaging of Chest Pain, but the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) did not support the guidelines.

Feature | Cardiac Diagnostics | By Dave Fornell, DAIC Editor

First International Chest Pain Diagnosis Guidelines Released

October 29, 2021 — A new guideline for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain was released this week that provides ...

October 29, 2021

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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

Implicity provides a remote cardiac monitoring and research platform used by Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities and medical centers to deliver high-quality care for patients with connected cardiac devices. On this platform, Implicity aggregates, normalizes and standardizes data from any implantable cardiac device across all manufacturers.

Feature | EP Lab | By Arnaud Rosier, M.D.

Addressing Physician Concerns About Missing CIED Patient Data

With 1.2 to 1.4 million new electrophysiology (EP) devices being prescribed to patients around the world each year ...

October 28, 2021

BioCardia's CardiAMP cell therapy uses a patient’s own (autologous) bone marrow cells delivered to the heart in a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure to potentially stimulate the body’s natural healing response. The therapy incorporates a pre-procedural screening assay to identify those patients who are likely responders to the therapy, a first for a cardiac cell therapy.

News | Stem Cell Therapies

BioCardia Announces First Patient Treated in CardiAMP Cell Therapy Trial for Chronic Myocardial Ischemia

October 28, 2021 – The first patient has been treated in a new trial using stem cell therapy to treat chronic myocardial ...

October 28, 2021

The CathVision's novel EP recording technology and amplifier ECGenius used artificial intelligence (AI) confirms if pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is complete to reduce need for repeat EP ablations procedures.

News | EP Lab

CathVision Announces First Patient Enrollments in PVISION Multicenter Clinical Study

October 28, 2021 — CathVision, a medical technology company developing electrophysiology (EP) solutions in EP recording ...

October 28, 2021

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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

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Analytics Aids Re-accreditation Process

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The Benefits of Data Analytics in Clinical Reporting

Accurate reporting is essential to producing the reliable analytics needed to meet lab accreditation standards. This is ...

October 27, 2021

News | Heart Failure

FDA Revises Impulse Dynamics Optimizer Smart Device Labeling Opening it to More Patients

October 27, 2021 — Impulse Dynamics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a modification of labeling ...

October 27, 2021

News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT)

Leadless CRT Can Deliver Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing for Cardiac Resynchronization

October 27, 2021 — EBR Systems Inc., developer of the world’s first wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure ...

October 27, 2021

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TECH BRIEF — Integrated Hemodynamic Monitoring System Helps Improve Lab Performance, Efficiency

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November 14, 2023

QuickClot already has an FDA-cleared product for use for vascular access hemostasis management in cath lab procedures. The hemostatic technology consists of a non-woven material impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral. When kaolin contacts blood it activates Factor XII, which accelerates the body’s natural clotting cascade.

News | Hemostasis Management

Teleflex Completes Enrollment in IDE Study of QuickClot in Cardiac Surgery

October 27, 2021 — Teleflex Inc. announced the completion of patient enrollment in a clinical study evaluating the ...

October 27, 2021

Example of Philips' IVUS system, with can be co-registered with angiography and FFR to offer more information on coronary lesions.

Feature | Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS) | By Dave Fornell, DAIC Editor

Advances in Intravascular Ultrasound Technologies

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is the workhorse intravascular imaging modality in cardiac cath labs. It is used to help ...

October 21, 2021

HeartFlow, Inc., a leader in revolutionizing precision heart care, announced the commencement of the REVEALPLAQUE (A pRospEctiVe, multicEnter study to AnaLyze PLAQUE using CCTA) trial to evaluate HeartFlow’s non-invasive plaque technology, an automated, deep learning-based method for identifying, characterizing and segmenting plaque in the coronary arteries

News | Computed Tomography (CT)

HeartFlow Announces Enrollment of First Two Patients in REVEALPLAQUE Trial

October 20, 2021 — HeartFlow Inc. announced the commencement of the REVEALPLAQUE (A pRospEctiVe, multicEnter study to ...

October 20, 2021