HRS

This channel contains news about the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), including coverage of its annual meeting and links to recently released practice guidelines. The HRS is a leading resource on cardiac pacing and electrophysiology.

New evidence published in Heart Rhythm underpins why the blanking period should be shortened

News | Atrial Fibrillation

Shorten the Blanking Period After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Experts Say

April 18, 2024 — New evidence-based research calls into question the conventional three-month blanking period ...

April 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) team has learned of the passing of Bruce Wilkoff, MD, FHRS

News | EP Lab

In Memoriam: Bruce Wilkoff, MD, FHRS

January 11, 2024 — It is with great sadness that the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) team has learned of ...

January 11, 2024

Research presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2023 associates vMap’s use with significantly improved outcomes for unstable VT and surgical ablation of ventricular arrhythmias

News | AHA

Exciting New Applications of vMap for Ventricular Arrhythmias Highlighted at AHA 2023

November 13, 2023 — Vektor Medical, a pioneer in non-invasive arrhythmia analysis technology, is proud to highlight two ...

November 13, 2023

the first patients in the United States have been treated successfully utilizing Abbott’s EnSite X EP System integrated with Stereotaxis’ Robotic Magnetic Navigation System

News | Robotic Systems

Abbott and Stereotaxis Technologies Used in First Integrated Procedures in the United States

November 7, 2023 — Stereotaxis, a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular ...

November 07, 2023

$Retrospective study of over 18,000 drug-refractory AFib patients found those treated with catheter ablation had a 57% lower risk of developing heart failure compared to those receiving antiarrhythmic drugs$

News | Atrial Fibrillation

Biosense Webster Study Links Lower Risk of Heart Failure in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated with Catheter Ablation Compared to Antiarrhythmic Drugs

October 6, 2023 — Biosense Webster, Inc., a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson ...

October 06, 2023

Vektor’s leadership team named HRX AbstracX Innovators, presenting groundbreaking studies on CT scar imaging and wall thickness analysis at HRX 2023

News | HRS

Vektor Medical Unveils Cutting-Edge, AI-based Arrhythmia Research at HRX 2023

September 21, 2023 — Vektor Medical, developers of the only FDA-cleared technology to accurately map arrhythmias using ...

September 21, 2023

Premier cardiovascular digital health experience continues cultivating a community to examine and solve for future complex healthcare needs

News | Cardiovascular Business

HRX 2023 Conference Propelling the Future of Digital Health

September 11, 2023 — The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is gearing up for its second annual HRX event, bringing ...

September 11, 2023

Giant in the field of cardiac electrophysiology remembered by colleagues and friends at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute

Feature | Cardiovascular Business

Albert L. Waldo, MD, Has Passed Away After Brief Illness

August 22, 2023 — Leaders at University Hospitals (UH) Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute are saddened to share news ...

August 22, 2023

Stereotaxis, a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced that its technology will be the focus of multiple live long-distance telerobotic procedures at the upcoming Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) Scientific Sessions.

News | EP Lab

Live Long-Distance TeleRobotic Procedures to Highlight Stereotaxis Technology at Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Symposium

August 17, 2023 — Stereotaxis, a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular ...

August 17, 2023

First-of-its-kind expandable cryoballoon catheter advances cryoablation therapy, addresses key limitations with traditional systems

News

Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for the POLARx Cryoablation System

August 9, 2023 — Boston Scientific Corporation announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

August 09, 2023

Here's a look at what viewers found most interesting during the month of May on DIcardiology.com

Feature | Cardiovascular Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane

Top 10: A Look at What Caught Your Eye in May

It's been a fruitful month for DIcardiology.com! Here's a look at what DAIC viewers found to be most interesting during ...

June 01, 2023

Additional real-world outcomes further demonstrate safety, efficacy and procedural reproducibility of the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System

News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders

Data at Heart Rhythm 2023 Highlight Key Boston Scientific Therapies

May 25, 2023 — Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting use of the company's key electrophysiology and ...

May 25, 2023

Abbott's AVEIR DR i2i IDE study is the industry's first prospective study on the safety and performance of the world's first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

News | Pacemakers

Abbott Unveils Late-breaking Data Showing the World's First Dual-chamber Leadless Pacemaker Study Met All Three Primary Endpoints

May 25, 2023 — Abbott announced late-breaking results from the AVEIR dual-chamber (DR) i2i Investigational Device ...

May 25, 2023

Clinical studies presented at Heart Rhythm 2023 build on the totality of clinical evidence that continue to highlight the value of iRhythm’s Zio products and services across a wide range of patient populations

News | ECG

New Data From iRhythm Reinforce the Utility of Long-Term Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring for Increased Diagnostic Yield and Improved Diagnostic Accuracy of Actionable Arrhythmias

May 24, 2023 — Rhythm Technologies, Inc., a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions ...

May 24, 2023

Findings from two new studies highlight the success of left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), or his-bundle pacing (HBP) as an alternative to biventricular pacing (BVP) for patients requiring cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT)

New Clinical Trials Demonstrate Benefits of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Compared to Standard Biventricular Pacing

May 22, 2023 — Findings from two new studies highlight the success of left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), or his ...

May 22, 2023