Cath Lab

The catheterization lab channel includes content related to interventional technologies for coronary and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Other cath lab transcatheter device technologies covered on this page included percutaneous treatment for stroke, venous interventions, heart valves, hypertension, heart failure and percutenous coronary interventions (PCI).

Boston Scientific Corporation has announced the first results from the ACURATE neo2 Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) study evaluating the performance of the ACURATE neo2TM Aortic Valve System.

News | Structural Heart

Late-Breaking Post-Market Study Data Reinforce Clinical Procedural Success and Safety of the ACURATE neo2 Aortic Valve System

November 30, 2022 — Boston Scientific Corporation has announced the first results from the ACURATE neo2 Post Market ...

November 30, 2022

BIOTRONIK announced their presentation of the one-year results from the investigator-initiated BIOPACT RCT this week

News | Drug-Eluting Balloons

One-Year BIOPACT Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Results Demonstrate Excellent Results for Low-Profile Passeo-18 Lux DCB

November 28, 2022 – BIOTRONIK announced the presentation of one-year results from the investigator ...

November 28, 2022

CroíValve has announced the successful First in Human implants of its DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve technology for the treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation as part of its TANDEM I study in Poland.

News | Heart Valve Technology

CroíValve Reports Successful First in Human Implants of its DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve System

November 22, 2022 — CroíValve has announced the successful First in Human implants of its DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve ...

November 22, 2022

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Blog | Contrast Media Injectors

BLOG: Enhancing Efficiency and Patient Care with a Modern Injector

Adjustable parameters on the ACIST® CVI® Contrast Delivery System include, flow rate, volume, pressure limit, rise time ...

August 22, 2023

UH Cleveland Medical Center. Image courtesy of University Hospitals

News | Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Four Prospective, Multicenter Studies Support Use of Drug-Coated Balloons Over Bare Metal Stents in Treating Femoropopliteal Lesions

November 21, 2022 — New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows the use of drug ...

November 21, 2022

Reduction in the risk of death or major bleeding after primary PCI in patients with STEMI treated with heparin monotherapy (blue curve) or bivalirudin with a post-procedure infusion (red curve). The hazard ratio of 0.69 signifies a 31% reduction in risk. The ARR (absolute risk reduction) was 1.3%. The NNT (number of patients needed to treat to prevent one death or large bleed) was 76. Image courtesy of Mount Sinai Health System

News | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies

Bivalirudin Found to be Safer and More Effective Than Heparin for Treating Heart Attack Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

November 14, 2022 — Bivalirudin is a safer and more effective anticoagulant than heparin for treating patients with the ...

November 14, 2022

Cryoablation involves guiding a small tube into the heart and inflating a small balloon to kill problematic tissue with cold temperatures. Image courtesy of Medtronic

News | Atrial Fibrillation

National Study Suggests It's Time to Rethink How We Treat Atrial Fibrillation

November 10, 2022 — A national study led by UBC researchers at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation is shedding ...

November 10, 2022

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As medical advancements continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of structural heart interventions, the importance of enterprise imaging has become increasingly evident.

Blog | Enterprise Imaging

BLOG: The Power of Enterprise Imaging in Structural Heart Procedures

As medical advancements continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of structural heart ...

August 10, 2023

Feature | Angiography | By Bhvita Jani

Interventional X-ray and Mobile C-arm Equipment Markets Had a Double-digit Recovery in 2021

The world market for interventional X-ray and mobile C-arm equipment is forecast to reach over $4.9 billion by 2026 ...

November 09, 2022

Using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) with HeartFlow’s FFRCT Analysis to evaluate suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) offers more accurate non-invasive diagnosis, fewer unnecessary tests, and higher confidence in identifying patients needing treatment

News | AHA

Late-Breaking Data Demonstrate AHA/ACC Guideline-Directed CCTA ± FFRCT Precision Pathway is Superior to Traditional Testing

November 7, 2022 — HeartFlow, Inc., the leader in revolutionizing precision heartcare, today announced new trial results ...

November 07, 2022

Study Advances Efforts to Launch CARDIALYTICS Suite of Analytic Tools

News | EP Lab

CathVision Announces Initiation of Clinical Study Evaluating Signal Complexity Algorithm

Nov. 4, 2022 — CathVision, a medical technology company developing innovative electrophysiology solutions to enhance ...

November 05, 2022

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While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the wealth of technological advancements, bringing the necessary tools together in a streamlined workflow has remained a challenge for clinicians

Case Study | Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital

Contemporary PCI: Utilizing State-of-the-Art Technology to Achieve the Best Outcomes

While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the ...

May 05, 2023

Late-breaking clinical presentations at VIVA show IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated PTA balloon catheter outperforms bare metal stents; maintains performance in real-world setting

News | VIVA

Clinical Studies Show Medtronic Drug Coated Balloon Outperforms Bare Metal Stents; Maintains Performance in Real World

November 3, 2022 — Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, today announced the results of two clinical studies ...

November 03, 2022

News | VIVA

VIVA Foundation Symposium presents Clinical Trial Findings

November 2, 2022 — The second round of late-breaking clinical trial results were announced at VIVA22 on Nov. 1 in Las ...

November 02, 2022

News | VIVA

The VEINS/VIVA 2022 Top Awards Recognize Leaders in Vascular Medicine

November 2, 2022 — A number of awards of distinction were presented during The VEINS (Venous Endovascular INterventional ...

November 02, 2022

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Blog | Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

BLOG: Making a Case for the Variable Rate Contrast Injector

During cardiology fellowship, my institution had a hand manifold system. I found it difficult to use at times, and it ...

April 11, 2023

News | Cardiovascular Business

Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Named Director of Mount Sinai Heart

November 1, 2022 — Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, a top expert in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, has ...

November 01, 2022

Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Illustration (Photo: Business Wire)

News | Hemodynamic Support Devices

Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Receives FDA Approval to Treat Right Heart Failure

November 1, 2022 — Abiomed announced that Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist has received U.S. Food and Drug ...

November 01, 2022

Feature | Cardiovascular Business

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Abiomed

November 1, 2022 — Johnson & Johnson and Abiomed, a world leader in breakthrough heart, lung and kidney support ...

November 01, 2022