Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

A subgroup analysis of the HOST-IDEA randomized controlled trial showed efficacy differences of Ultrathin Strut DES

News | Stents Drug Eluting

Late-Breaking Study Data: BIOTRONIK’s Orsiro DES Outperforms Other Ultrathin Strut Drug-Eluting Stent

July 12, 2023 — In a late breaking trial session during EuroPCR 2023 in Paris, on behalf of the HOST-IDEA study ...

July 12, 2023

FIRE1 announced the start of the first U.S. clinical study of its remote heart failure monitoring system, designed to provide unique insights to the care team and alert to deteriorating patient conditions for the almost 10M Americans with HF

News | Remote Monitoring

First U.S. Patients Implanted with Innovative FIRE1 Remote Heart Failure Monitoring System in Early Feasibility Study

July 11, 2023 — FIRE1 announced that the first U.S. patients have been successfully implanted with its FIRE1 System for ...

July 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Letter to Health Care Providers about updated information associated with paclitaxel-coated devices used to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

News | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Paclitaxel-Coated Devices to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease Unlikely to Increase Risk of Mortality

July 11, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare providers about updated information ...

July 11, 2023

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Feature | Information Technology

SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...

March 21, 2024

In addition to the study, the company appoints a world-class stroke advisory board as part of its acute ischemic stroke initiatives

News | Cardiac Imaging

Hyperfine, Inc. Launches Observational Study to Define New Imaging Paradigm in Stroke Care

July 11, 2023 — Hyperfine, Inc., the groundbreaking medical device company that created the Swoop system, the world’s ...

July 11, 2023

US study seeking to confirm strong efficacy data reported in RED DESERT and SAHARA

News | Heart Failure

Sequana Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled in MOJAVE

July 10, 2023 — Sequana Medical NV, a pioneer in the treatment of fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and ...

July 10, 2023

Leqvio can now be used earlier in LDL-C treatment as an adjunct to diet and statin therapy for patients who have not had a cardiovascular event but are at an increased risk of heart

News | Pharmaceuticals

FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Leqvio

July 10, 2023 — Novartis announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a label update for Leqvio ...

July 10, 2023

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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

Innovative platform designed for more personalized, tailored management of heart failure patients

News | Heart Failure

Adona Medical’s Next-Generation Heart Failure Management Platform Showcased at CSI Frankfurt 2023 Conference

July 10, 2023 — Adona Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company that aims to deliver advanced interatrial shunting and ...

July 10, 2023

Coronary computed tomography angiography is a cheaper, less-invasive alternative to intravascular ultrasound in pharmaceutical clinical trials

Feature | Cardiac Imaging | By Matthew Jay Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA

The Benefits of Coronary CTA in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is cheaper, easier to use and its results are easier to understand than ...

July 10, 2023

HCPCS code C9786 can now be used for billing artificial intelligence to aid the detection of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

News | Heart Failure

CMS Establishes HCPCS code for Ultromics EchoGo Heart Failure

July 7, 2023 — Ultromics, a leading health technology company advancing a novel approach for detecting heart failure and ...

July 07, 2023

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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

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs when the heart beats so fast that the upper chambers of the heart quiver. This irregular heartbeat can lead to severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and a fivefold increase in the risk of stroke

News | Atrial Fibrillation

Reduced Levels of FKBP5 Promote Atrial Fibrillation

July 7, 2023 — Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs ...

July 07, 2023

The goal of the new initiative is to build a national effort to diagnose and treat many more children

News | Pediatric Cardiology

A Model for Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry Announces New Initiative to Become Self-Sufficient in Pediatric Cardiology Surgery

July 7, 2023 — Launched by Mitrelli Group, Menomadin Foundation, Save a Child’s Heart, Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry and ...

July 07, 2023

The Amvia Edge pacemaker platform introduces always-on, automatic MR detection algorithm to fully streamline MRI workflow

News | Pacemakers

BIOTRONIK Receives FDA Approval For Next-Generation Family of Pacemakers

July 6, 2023 — BIOTRONIK announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its portfolio of Amvia Edge ...

July 06, 2023

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Case Study | Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems

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

Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...

November 14, 2023

Leadless pacemakers provide a new minimally invasive option that will revolutionize care for more people in the U.S. who need pacing to treat a variety of slow or abnormal heart rhythms

News | Pacemakers

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for World's First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

July 5, 2023 — Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the AVEIR dual chamber (DR ...

July 05, 2023

AI/AN women have more risk factors for poor heart health, such as high rates of Type 2 diabetes, obesity and smoking, and increased exposure to trauma and violence, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement

News | ECG Monitoring Services

Heart Health is Sub-optimal Among American Indian/Alaska Native Women, Supports Needed

July 5, 2023 — Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased ...

July 05, 2023

UM School of Medicine faculty develop tool to assess risks earlier in vulnerable patients

News | Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

New Study Highlights Dangers of Cumulative Exposure to Cardiovascular Risks and Need for Earlier Primary Prevention Strategies

July 5, 2023 — With heart disease the most common cause of death worldwide, researchers have attempted to quantify how ...

July 05, 2023