Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

Oral Contraceptives Cause Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Woman With Long QT Syndrome

August 3, 2021 – Results from a new clinical trial show an increased risk of cardiac events, like sudden cardiac death ...

August 03, 2021

A recent study unveiled a novel sinus node ablation technique that provides a safe and effective treatment option for patients suffering from symptomatic, drug-resistant inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST). Results of the Susruta-IST Registry were presented as a late-breaking clinical trial at Heart Rhythm 2021, the annual meeting of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). #HRS21 #HRS2021

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New Hybrid Ablation Technique Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients With Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia

August 3, 2021 – A recent study unveiled a novel sinus node ablation technique that provides a safe and effective ...

August 03, 2021

The Philips EPD Kodex system for the EP lab.

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Economic Analysis of CABANA Trial Reveals Economic Benefits of Catheter Ablation Compared to Drug Therapy

August 3, 2021 – A new analysis of the Catheter Ablation vs. Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation (CABANA ...

August 03, 2021

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

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March 21, 2024

The new Octaray high-density mapping catheter from Biosense Webster has 48 electrodes to enable faster and more detailed electromapping of the heart to better guide ablation procedures.

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Biosense Webster Showcases New Data and Latest Innovations at Heart Rhythm 2021

August 3, 2021 – Biosense Webster, the global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson ...

August 03, 2021

BIO-AffectDX is a multi-center, observational study that will enroll HF patients with paroxysmal, persistent and long-standing persistent AF, and a standard CRT-D indication. The study will include up to 400 participants implanted with a Biotronik Acticor CRT-DX system.

News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT)

New Study Aims to Show Effectiveness of CRT-D for Heart Failure Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

August 3, 2021 — In association with Heart Rhythm 2021, Biotronik announced first enrollments in the landmark BIO ...

August 03, 2021

The Orchestra BioMed BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy (CNT) system is implanted similar to a pacemaker to stimulate the sympathetic nerves to help reduce blood pressure.

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Significant and Sustained Reduction in Blood Pressure in MODERATO II Trial Using BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy in Crossover Patients

August 3, 2021 — Long-term follow-up data on hypertensive patients from the control group of the MODERATO II study who ...

August 03, 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

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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

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VIDEO: EP Trends and New Technology From Biosense Webster at HRS 2021

Jass Brooks, vice president of global strategic marketing, Biosense Webster, explains four over-arching ...

August 02, 2021

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VIDEO: Multi-Site Pacing Effective in Initial Nonresponders to Conventional Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Samir Saba, M.D., co-director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Heart and Vascular Institute, and chief ...

August 02, 2021

In an effort to contain COVID-19 and the new rapid spread of the delta virus across the U.S., a coalition of 10 cardiovascular societies issued a statement of support for healthcare systems requiring COVID-19 vaccines for its employees. ACC, HRS, ASNC, SCMR, SCCT, ASE, HFSA, STS, SCAI.

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Cardiovascular Societies Support COVID-19 Vaccines for all Healthcare Workers

July 30, 2021 — A coalition of 10 U.S.-based cardiovascular societies have issued a statement today in support of all ...

July 30, 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

Innovative Health Inc. announced several new initiatives to increase savings from single-use device reprocessing in the electrophysiology (EP) lab. #HRS21 #HRS2021 #Heartrhythm21

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Innovative Health Planning to Add Catheter Reprocessing for Emerging EP Technologies

July 30, 2021 – Innovative Health Inc. announced several new initiatives to increase savings from single-use device ...

July 30, 2021

Results of the STROKE-VT trial showed direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more effective than aspirin in reducing cerebrovascular events, including stroke in patients undergoing ventricular tachycardia ablation.

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Oral Anticoagulants After Catheter Ablation Helps Reduce Stroke in High-Risk Patients

July 29, 2021 – Results of the STROKE-VT trial shows direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more effective than aspirin ...

July 29, 2021

The devices compared in the study were the Bardy Carnation Ambulatory Monitor long-term continuous ECG system (left) and the BioGuardian MCT cardiac event monitor (right). #HRS21 #HRS2021 #HeartRhythm21

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Human ECG Monitoring Outperforms AI Dependent Remote Cardiac Monitoring

July 29, 2021 – Results from a new clinical trial found human-oversight dependent continuous electrocardiography (ECG) ...

July 29, 2021

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November 14, 2023

The BardyDx Carnation Ambulatory Monitor (CAM) is a P-wave centric wearable ambulatory cardiac patch monitoring and arrhythmia detection device.

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Bardy Carnation Ambulatory Monitor Patch Decreases Diagnosis Time and Readmissions

July 29, 2021 — A recent clinical study from Overlake Medical Center utilizing the Bardy Diagnostics Carnation ...

July 29, 2021

St. Jude Medical Pays $27 Million for Allegedly Selling Defective ICD and CRT-D devices

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St. Jude Medical Pays $27 Million for Allegedly Selling Defective Heart Devices

July 28, 2021 — The U.S. Justice Department announced earlier this month that St. Jude Medical Inc. agreed to pay $27 ...

July 28, 2021

ScImage Inc., a provider of cloud-centric cardiovascular and radiology enterprise imaging and reporting solutions, announced a partnership with Cardiology Consultants PA (CCPA). The Spartanburg, S.C., cardiology group consists of 14 physicians, six nurse practitioners, three office locations and a newly opened office-based lab/ambulatory surgical center (OBL/ASC) servicing upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. ScImage provided a CVIS, or cardiovascular information system.

News | Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS)

ScImage Announces Cloud Install at Cardiology Consultants of Spartanburg

July 28, 2021 - ScImage Inc., a provider of cloud-centric cardiovascular and radiology enterprise imaging and reporting ...

July 28, 2021