Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

This channel includes news and new technology innovations from cardiovascular clinical trials. These clinical studies include all cardiac subspecialties.

critical limb ischemia, amputations, MRI-based mapping, CLI, British Heart Foundation

News | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

New Imaging Technique Could Reduce Critical Limb Ischemia Amputations

January 28, 2016 — A new imaging technique could reduce the need for amputation in patients with critical limb ischemia ...

January 28, 2016

mechanical stimulation, cardiac cells, pacemakers, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology study

News | Pacemakers

Mechanical Stimulation of Cardiac Cells Could Make Better Pacemakers

January 26, 2016 — In a breakthrough that could change the future of pacemakers, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology ...

January 26, 2016

This illustrates how volanesorsen works to prevent the formation of apoC-III protein. Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare, genetic disease characterized by mutations in genes affecting the production or functionality of lipoprotein lipase (LPL).

Feature | Pharmaceuticals | Rosanne M. Crooke, Ph.D.

New Treatment Option for Patients Severely High Triglyceride Levels

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare, genetic disease characterized by mutations in genes affecting the ...

January 22, 2016

high-deductible insurance plans, medical imaging studies, reduced use, Medical Care study

News | Cardiovascular Business

High-Deductible Insurance Plans Linked to Lower Use of Medical Imaging

January 20, 2016 — Patients enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans have lower rates of use and lower costs ...

January 20, 2016

heart disease risk, radiotherapy patients, cardioncology, Detroit Medical Center study, DMC

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Heart Disease Risk Often Increases for Chemo-, Radiotherapy Patients

January 20, 2016 — A lengthy review of increasing medical evidence shows that cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and ...

January 20, 2016

MRI sensitivity, metamaterials, ITMO University, Advanced Materials

News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Metamaterials Boost Sensitivity of MRI Machines

January 20, 2016 — A group of researchers from Russia, Australia and the Netherlands have developed a technology that ...

January 20, 2016

bradycardia, Wake Forest Baptist study, development of heart disease

News | EP Lab

Slow Heart Rate Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Disease

January 19, 2016 — Bradycardia – a slower than normal heartbeat – does not increase the risk of developing ...

January 19, 2016

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Preliminary Results Published of Largest-Ever Study Linking Biomarkers with Coronary Artery Disease

January 19, 2016 — Global Genomics Group (G3) and GNS Healthcare (GNS), announced preliminary results of the GLOBAL ...

January 19, 2016

AVR, aortic valve replacement, middle-aged patients, University of Sydney study, metal, tissue

News | Heart Valve Technology

Tissue Heart Valves May Be Better for Middle-Aged Patients

January 15, 2016 — Patients between the ages of 40 and 70 who undergo aortic valve replacement (AVR) may fare better ...

January 15, 2016

CardioKinetix, Parachute device, heart failure, PARACHUTE IV trial, half enrollment

News | Heart Failure

CardioKinetix Reaches Half Enrollment for Parachute Device U.S. Pivotal Trial

January 15, 2016 — CardioKinetix Inc. announced that it has enrolled more than half of the subjects in its pivotal ...

January 15, 2016

Feature | Heart Valve Technology | Dave Fornell

FDA OKs TAVR Trial for Low-Risk Patients Using Sapien 3 Device

January 15, 2016 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for an expanded indication study ...

January 15, 2016

heart valve formation, newborns, congenital heart defects, Cornell study

News | Congenital Heart

Embryonic Heart Valve Research May Prevent Newborn Congenital Heart Defects

January 14, 2016 — Cornell biomedical engineers have discovered natural triggers that could reduce the chance of life ...

January 14, 2016

heart attack outcomes, door-to-ballon time, symptoms, JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, PCI

News | Cath Lab

Seeking Treatment Earlier May Improve Heart Attack Outcomes

January 8, 2016 — A new study published online in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions reveals that delays in recognizing ...

January 08, 2016

News | Stents Drug Eluting

Stentys Completes Enrollment of MiStent Randomized Trial Against Xience

January 8, 2016 — In December, Stentys announced completion of patient enrollment in DESSOLVE III. The 1,400-patient ...

January 08, 2016

News | Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)

i-cor Synchronized Cardiac Assist Preserves LV Function in Cardiogenic Shock

January 8, 2016 — XENiOS announced that its i-COR Synchronized Cardiac Assist system protects left ventricular (LV) ...

January 08, 2016