Conference Coverage

This channel highlights DAIC's coverage of numerous key cardiology and medical imaging conferences each year. These include ACC, AHA, ASE, ASNC, EuroPCR, ECR, HIMSS, HRS, RSNA, SCAI, SCCT, TCT, and VIVA.

Intramural Needle Ablation Effective for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias. #HRS2018
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Intramural Needle Ablation Effective for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias

May 21, 2018 — The available electrophysiology catheter ablation technologies are not designed for use in the ...

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The Abbott Advisor HD mapping catheter and the Biosense Webster Vizigo introducer were among two of the top innovations displayed on the show floor of Heart Rhythm 2018. #HRS2018 #HRS #HRS18
Blog | HRS
Five Key Takeaways From Heart Rhythm 2018

Electrophysiology is one of the most rapidly-growing areas of healthcare. That may be why it’s the focus of so many ...

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A recent study shows the Baylis NRG radiofrequency (RF) Transseptal puncture catheter has a lower incidence of embolism in EP cases.
News | EP Lab
Radiofrequency Transseptal Needle Associated With 40 Percent Decrease in Silent Cerebral Embolism

May 21, 2018 — A recent study published in Heart and Vessels has found that the use of the Baylis Medical NRG ...

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ENHANCE CRT Pilot Study Evaluates Alternative Approach for Non-Left Bundle Branch Block Patients
News | Leads Implantable Devices
ENHANCE CRT Pilot Study Evaluates Alternative Approach for Non-Left Bundle Branch Block Patients

May 18, 2018 — Data on the effectiveness of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with non-left bundle ...

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Cardiac Contractility Modulation Safe and Effective as Heart Failure Treatment
News | Heart Failure
Cardiac Contractility Modulation Safe and Effective as Heart Failure Treatment

May 18, 2018 — In a new study, cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy was confirmed to significantly improve ...

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A slide image from Reddy's presntation at Heart Rhythm 2018, showing thrombus formation on the face of a Watchman LAA Occluder device in an echo image. #HRS2018
Feature | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders
Device-related Thrombus After Watchman LAA Closure Occurs in Small Number of Patients

May 18, 2018 — Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the transcatheter Watchman device prevents thromboembolism from ...

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Data from the CASTLE-AF trial showing lower mortality and hospitalizations in patients treated with ablation vs. medical therapy. #HRS2018
News | Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Burden Reduces Mortality, Hospitalization in CASTLE-AF Trial

May 18, 2018 — Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure in the CASTLE-AF Trial was ...

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Myocarditis is an Under-recognized Etiology of Symptomatic Premature Ventricular Arrhythmia (PVCs). #HRS #HRS2018
News | EP Lab
Myocarditis is an Under-recognized Etiology of Symptomatic Premature Ventricular Arrhythmia

May 18, 2018 — A significant number of patients with symptomatic premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) have ...

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Botulinum Toxin (botox) Injection in CABG Patients Reduces AFib After Cardiac Surgery. #HRS2018
News | Atrial Fibrillation
Botulinum Toxin Injection in CABG Patients Reduces AFib After Cardiac Surgery

 


May 18, 2018 — Three year results of a study found injection of botulinum toxin into epicardial fat pads in ...

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Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) live electrophysiology (EP) procedure case at the 2018 annual meeting. #HRS2018
Feature | HRS | Dave Fornell
Heart Rhythm 2018 Late-breaking Studies

Here is an aggregation of all the news and late-breaking studies presented at the 2018 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Scient ...

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Atrial fibrillation ablation using the Abbott Ensite electro mapping system. CABANA Trial Confirms Ablation Equal To or Superior to Drug Therapy. #HRS2018
Feature | Atrial Fibrillation
Landmark CABANA Trial Confirms Ablation Equal To or Superior to Drug Therapy

May 16, 2018 – The first results of the randomized, multicenter, long-term, international CABANA clinical trial were ...

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Novel Antibiotics Can Help Lower EP Device Infection Rates. Pictured here is an ICD. Implantation of pacemakers, ICDs and the related cardiac leads opens patients to infection risk.
News | EP Lab
Novel Antibiotics Can Help Lower EP Device Infection Rates

May 10, 2018 – A new study is the first to test the clinical effectiveness of incremental peri-operative antibiotics as ...

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CardioFocus Announces Successful Live Case Featuring HeartLight X3 System
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CardioFocus Announces Successful Live Case Featuring HeartLight X3 System

May 17, 2018 — Medical device manufacturer CardioFocus Inc. announced a successful live case featuring its HeartLight X3 ...

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RHYTHM Study Reveals Link Between Total AF Burden and Stroke Risk
News | ECG Monitoring Services
RHYTHM Study Reveals Link Between Total AF Burden and Stroke Risk

May 17, 2018 — A new study published in JAMA Cardiology used the Zio continuous cardiac monitoring system by iRhythm to ...

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Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Offers Recommendations to Prepare for Cybersecurity Threats to Cardiac Implantable Devices in new consensus document. #HRS2018
Feature | Cybersecurity
Heart Rhythm Society Recommends How to Prepare for Cybersecurity Threats to Cardiac Implantable Devices

May 16, 2018 — The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) released communication recommendations to assist healthcare professionals ...

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