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    Jian’an Wang named as editor of JACC: Asia

    High power CLOSE-guided PVI “increases procedural efficiency”

    Canadian approval for Medtronic’s Micra AV pacemaker

    PRECAF study looks at elimination of distal coronary sinus to left...

    ACC recommends against “triple therapy” in AF patients

    Philips to acquire cardiac monitoring specialist BioTelemetry

    Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVAD receives approval for paediatric use

    US FDA clears vital data sensor in Biomonitor IIIm

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    CardioFocus announces 10,000-patient milestone for HeartLight ablation system

    Patient enrolment begins in Astral-4LV clinical trial

    European launch for Acutus Medical’s AcQCross transseptal crossing system

    Volta Medical’s VX1 AI software for use in AF mapping now...

    Biotronik receives CE mark for AICath Force ablation catheter

    Heavy alcohol consumption leads to higher stroke risk in AF patients

    Study compares WatchPAT to in-lab diagnosis of sleep apnoea in AF...

    Acutus Medical launches the AcQBlate force sensing ablation system in Europe

    Cathy Gates named as ACC’s new CEO

    Anticoagulants fail to improve survival from COVID-19, Swedish study finds

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    Zio XT cardiac monitor recommended for NICE guideline adoption

    Rhythm AI announces publication of STAR mapping study

    AHA 2020: Active AF screening associated with significant improvement in clinical...

    AHA 2020: AF detected more often in high risk patients recovering...

    Medtronic's Arctic Front Advance cryoballoon

    AHA 2020: Medtronic shares results of cryoablation studies

    AHA 2020: InCarda announces presentation of INSTANT trial data

    AHA 2020: Rivaroxaban may be comparable to warfarin for bioprosthetic mitral...

    Adagio closes US$42.5 million Series E financing

    Kardium announces first clinical use of Globe Positioning System

    Append Medical completes transcatheter implant-free LAA occlusion procedures

    AliveCor appoints Toby Cosgrove to board of directors

    HeartHero receives CE mark for automated external defibrillator device

    American Heart Association issues call for action on structural racism in...

    AHA 2020: Higher level of fitness reduces atrial fibrillation risk

    Study draws link between physician payments and device selection

    Procedural success comparable in CRT implants and upgrades

    European and Australian approvals granted for Abbott’s cardiac mapping system EnSite

    Machine learning approach could detect drivers of atrial fibrillation

    Boston Scientific initiates CHAMPION-AF trial of Watchman FLX

    ESC events to continue digitally in 2021, society announces

    InCarda raises US$30 million through Series C financing

    MRI scans can be performed safely in non-MR ICDs, study finds

    Research programme to probe causes of unexplained cardiac arrest

    JACC journal series looks at impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health

    Conformal LAAC studies presented at TCT Connect 2020

    High-risk surgery patients vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases

    BMJ study proves efficacy of Coala Heart Monitor as part of...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    First patients treated with the Centauri pulsed electric field system

    VivaLNK and AMPS partner on data-gathering from remote ECGs

    Rhythm AI gets green light for ROCSTAR clinical trial

    Development of AF after CABG linked to higher risk of cerebrovascular...

    Catheter ablation linked to lower incidence of dementia in AF patients

    US FDA approves Biosense Webster’s Thermocool Smarttouch SF ablation catheter

    First patient implanted with next-generation AngelMed Guardian system

    Holographic ablation guidance system gains US FDA clearance

    First patients in Europe treated with Biosense Webster Varipulse catheter

    Shouvik Haldar announced as Heart Rhythm Congress programme director

    Study finds over 2,000 excess cardiovascular deaths in England and Wales...

    Low rate of arrhythmia in COVID-19 patients undergoing short-term hydroxychloroquine treatment

    First patients enrolled in study of LINQ ICM to detect heart...

    VivaLNK wearable ECG to be used in AF biomarkers study

    Breakthrough status for Medtronic’s Tyrx for use with ventricular assist devices

    Boston Scientific to invest in pulsed field ablation device developer

    US FDA approval for second generation AcQMap system

    Heart Rhythm Congress gears up for first digital-only event

    Medtronic’s TYRX envelope found to be cost effective for patients at...

    CoreMap completes US$10.5 million financing round

    Air pollution exposure multiplies risk of stroke in AF patients

    VitalConnect begins TELESTAR-TAVR remote monitoring study

    AHA calls for awareness of medication-induced arrhythmias

    Stereotaxis robotic navigation systems installed in Phoenix and Helsinki

    Arrhythmia Alliance launches online event for heart rhythm patients

    Fitbit receives US and European approvals for ECG app to identify...

    Acutus announces pre-clinical results of a novel diagnostic workflow using its...

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    iRhythm wins AI award funding to trial Zio at NHS sites

    ACC announces revised dates for ACC.21

    Philips launches latest version of its Azurion imaging platform

    ESC 2020 Congress: IMPACT-AFib finds no statistical difference in anticoagulant usage

    Cardiologs and MicroPort CRM partner to offer AI-based ECG system in...

    ESC 2020 Congress: Digoxin found to be favourable in rate control...

    ESC 2020 Congress: AF associated with long-term mortality in primary PCI...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    ESC 2020 Congress: Daiichi Sankyo announces results from ETNA-AF studies

    ESC Congress 2020: EAST-AFNET 4 finds early rhythm control improves AF...

    ESC 2020 Congress: STOP AF First finds cryoballoon ablation safer than...

    ESC Congress 2020: Guidelines push individualised approach to AF

    Heart Rhythm Society publishes Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal

    Biosense Webster launches latest generation of Carto heart mapping system

    Philips announces new imaging enhancements for Kodex-EPD system

    ESC Congress 2020: Smoking cessation linked to reduced stroke risk in...

    Low rates of bleeding and mortality reported in one-year results of...

    LIVE from SNIS: Bridging therapy independently predicts haemorrhagic complications in atrial...

    Biosense Webster receives CE mark approval for QDot Micro ablation catheter

    Atrial fibrillation deaths “declining”, study finds

    First procedures performed in the USA using Watchman FLX LAAC device

    Fitness linked to lower arrhythmia recurrence after AF ablation

    JAHA retracts paper calling for end to cardiology diversity programmes

    Conformal Medical secures funding to support CLAAS device trial

    Integrated cardiac ablation performed using remote telerobotic system

    Eko and AstraZeneca announce digital cardiovascular health partnership

    Abbott begins IDE study of TactiFlex device for paroxysmal AF

    Adagio Medical reports pre-clinical success combining cryoablation catheter with pulsed field...

    Mobile phones and smartwatches pose little risk of CIED interference

    American College of Cardiology to launch JACC: Asia

    Holographic display may improve physician accuracy during cardiac ablation

    Caption Health gains FDA approval for updates to its cardiac AI...

    Funding secured to further study of AI systems for cardiovascular health

    Next-generation Watchman LAAC device gains US FDA approval

    LifeSignals receives US FDA clearance for the ECG Remote Monitoring Patch

    Women taking beta blockers for hypertension may have higher risk of...

    AHA Scientific Sessions 2020 to be held virtually

    ACC publishes pathway on the management of bleeding in patients on...

    Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring post-stroke patients uncovers AF in 4.6% of patients

    Paper highlights use of robotic system for catheter ablation in COVID-19...

    Lower rate of post-ablation arrhythmia recurrence found in patients with shorter...

    AliveCor launches KardiaCare subscription service

    US and European approval for Medtronic’s LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor

    Abbott receives US FDA approval for Gallant ICD and CRT-D devices

    American Heart Association appoints Mitchell Elkind as president

    NuVera announces successful first-in-human use of NuVision ICE catheter

    €3.7m funding round completed for cardiac AI developer inHEART

    Carag Bioresorbable Septal Occluder approved for US IDE trial

    Kardium receives CE mark for its Globe Mapping and Ablation System

    PCR e-Course 2020: Roll-in trial finds high device success rate for...

    Boston Scientific gets FDA 510(k) clearance for Lux-Dx ICM

    PCR e-Course 2020: Left atrial appendage occlusion improves clinical outcomes versus...

    Tenfold risk of arrhythmias in intensive care COVID-19 patients

    Philips receives FDA premarket approval for its HeartStart FR3 and HeartStart...

    Smartphone app can identify lung congestion in heart failure patients

    Proximo Medical and Coala Life announce partnership for US markets

    Medtronic’s Micra AV TPS receives CE mark

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    First US patients treated using HeartLight X3 ablation system

    Biotronik announces initial launch of its His-Bundle Pacing tools

    HRS 2020 Science: Packer assesses CABANA’s legacy

    EP societies provide roadmap for restoration of arrhythmia services

    Societies publish consensus statement on risk assessment in arrhythmias

    Optical mapping used to assess effect of hydroxychloroquine on heart rhythm

    Adagio Medical receives CE mark for iCLAS ablation system

    British Heart Foundation calls for urgent resumption of routine services for...

    Cardiologists plot “return to normal” as COVID-19 restrictions ease

    FDA issues IDE for Impella ECP and EUA for Impella RP

    ACC launches summer COVID-19 education series

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    ESC to stream the latest science in heart failure

    Boston Scientific launches its DirectSense technology in the USA

    Bardy Diagnostics receives CE mark for 14-day CAM patch

    Heart Rhythm Congress moves to virtual event for 2020

    Lancet study finds no benefit in use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

    Music triggers individualised cardiac response

    Eko launches AI-powered telehealth platform for cardiac exams

    Acutus Medical and Biotronik announce electrophysiology alliance

    AI-based ECG analysis reduces false positives in AF detection

    Durablate catheter results demonstrate feasibility in VT ablation

    COVID-19: NCDR Chest Pain-MI, CathPCI registries to review effect of virus...

    Philips gains FDA clearance for the use of its ultrasound portfolio...

    FDA approves update to cardiac imaging system to aid COVID-19 diagnostics

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    US FDA approval granted for HeartLight X3 endoscopic ablation system

    Medtronic receives US FDA approval for Cobalt and Crome implantable ICDs

    COVID-19: Anticoagulants may improve survival among hospitalised COVID patients

    CONVERGE IDE trial results presented at HRS 2020 Science

    HRS 2020 Science: UNTOUCHED study finds improved inappropriate shock rate using...

    Medtronic shares results of BlueSync and Micra TPS CED studies

    Contact force sensing catheters “safe and effective” in persistent AF ablation

    Boston Scientific announces positive PINNACLE FLX study results

    HRS 2020 Science: PRAETORIAN trial demonstrates non-inferiority of S-ICDS compared to...

    Results of PULSED AF trial presented at HRS 2020 Science

    New ESC guidelines on SVTs

    Heart Rhythm Society launches white paper on AF centres of excellence

    Fitbit to enrol patients in AF detection study

    COVID-19: ESC Congress 2020 to become a completely virtual event

    COVID-19: North American societies provide advice on resuming cardiovascular procedures

    LifeSignals receives CE mark for the ECG Remote Monitoring Patch

    Sex and race disparities found in ICD interventions for cardiac patients

    VitalConnect granted Emergency Use Authorisation for cardiac monitoring in COVID-19 patients

    Wearable necklace-ECG can detect abnormal heart rhythm

    Study points to potential treatment for long QT syndrome

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    Same-day discharge “feasible for majority of AF ablation patients”

    COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for restarting non-emergent procedures

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    iRhythm offers home enrolment of Zio monitoring devices

    Coala Heart Monitor expands capabilities for monitoring COVID-19 patients

    iRhythm makes board appointment

    FDA advises close screening of COVID-19 patients receiving hydroxychloroquine

    Mobile telemetry can aid QTc monitoring of COVID-19 patients

    Heart Rhythm Society provides further advice for using hydroxychloroquine to treat...

    EU-funded project to assess AF screening algorithm

    AI study launched to monitor cardiac safety of COVID-19 patients receiving...

    Cardiac Insight launches Heart@Home ECG test kit

    COVID-19: Testing for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin would be beneficial not a...

    Vivek Reddy joins DiNovA Medtech as chief medical advisor

    COVID-19: American Heart Association issue pandemic CPR guidelines

    COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...

    Carnation Ambulatory Monitor patch used to detect arrhythmias in COVID-19 patients

    US heart societies express concern over using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for...

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...

    Medtronic

    Medtronic provides ventilator progress update

    Medtronic

    Medtronic shares ventilation design specifications to accelerate efforts to increase global...

    Webinar: Cardiovascular specialists detail COVID-19 strategies

    AHA issues oxygenation and ventilation guidance for healthcare providers

    Decreased ACE2 levels found in ageing and cardiovascular disease can increase...

    COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic

    Heart Failure 2020 in Barcelona cancelled

    Athena Poppas begins ACC presidency

    PPE guidance for cardiology during COVID-19 pandemic operating in a “vacuum”...

    CMSS

    CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...

    Raised troponin and IL-6 levels associated with poor prognosis in COVID-19

    Raised troponin and interleukin-6 levels are associated with a poor prognosis...

    Italy, USA and the UK share their cardiology COVID-19 experiences in...

    HRS, ACC, and AHA publish guidance for electrophysiology during pandemic

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    HRS 2020 in San Diego cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

    Daniel M Philbin Jr named new chair of the ACC board...

    Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience

    Virtual ACC: Mavacamten “promising” in treatment of non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Virtual ACC: LivaNova highlights Vitaria data

    Virtual ACC: Ethanol infusion in vein of Marshall improves catheter ablation outcomes 

    Virtual ACC: Largest left atrial appendage occlusion registry finds Watchman acute...

    COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year

    Adapt clinical studies to alleviate effect of pandemic

    Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients linked with higher death rate

    Raised troponin and IL-6 levels associated with poor prognosis in COVID-19

    CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...

    AHA commits US$2.5 million for fast-tracked COVID-19 heart and brain research

    BCIS and BCS ratify NHS guidance for cardiology during COVID-19 pandemic

    Funding round for developer of wrist-mounted blood pressure monitor

    KardiaMobile 6L can be used to measure QT duration in COVID-19...

    One-third of critically ill COVID-19 patients in Washington State series developed...

    FDA issues new policy on remote monitoring devices for use during...

    ACC.20/WCC will be a virtual meeting

    Portola Pharmaceuticals unveils data on Andexxa in patients with multiple types...

    Study recommends “widespread adoption” of CVC for CIED implantation

    Algorithms can identify rate of OAC prescription for AF in emergency...

    Leadless pacing shows high rate of success at six months

    Impulse Dynamics appoints medical director to leadership team

    EHRA 2020 and ACC 20/WCC meetings cancelled due to coronavirus

    Stereotaxis receives FDA clearance for Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation system

    Vivek Reddy

    Novel lattice tip catheter safe, feasible, and durable in RF ablation

    EHRA 2020 to feature late-breaking arrhythmia studies

    Kalyanam Shivkumar named as editor-in-chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology

    Wearable sensor analytics platform predicts worsening heart failure prior to hospitalisation

    Append Medical shares clinical proof-of-concept results for internal sealing of LAA

    Abbott receives CE mark approval for Gallant ICD and CRT-D devices

    Decline in defibrillation testing during ICD implantation

    One in three patients treated in line with ICD guidelines

    VitalConnect adds arrhythmia detection to its remote monitoring software

    ACC partners with AED device company for cardiac arrest alliance

    AI-guided cardiac imaging system given FDA authorisation

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    CardioFocus submits HeartLight X3 PMA application to FDA

    Rhythm AI and Biosense Webster on STAR Mapping trial

    RHYTHM AI to collaborate with Biosense Webster on STAR Mapping clinical...

    Amplatzer Amulet

    Abbott announces trial to assess new therapy option for stroke

    Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome implantable ICDs

    Eko receives FDA clearance for AF and heart murmur algorithms

    AF Symposium 2020: Cryoablation pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective...

    Vivek Reddy

    AF Symposium 2020: Myocardial specificity of pulsed field ablation provides safety...

    AF Symposium 2020: Acutus Medical live streams case using AcQMap System

    AF Symposium 2020: Use-as-needed NOAC strategy is safe and effective for...

    Medtronic gains FDA approval for PulseSelect trial

    BardyDx announces commercial launch of the 14-day CAM Patch

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    Biotronik announces Japanese launch of injectable cardiac monitor

    Hypocapnia could aid ablation of cardiac arrhythmias

    Medtronic receives FDA approval for Micra AV

    CardioFocus appoints Burke T Barrett as chief executive

    First patient enrolled in PREDICT-LAA clinical trial

    Leading electrophysiologists identify four key studies that will shape arrhythmia treatment...

    NICE recommends use of Reveal LINQ implantable cardiac monitor

    Ed Vertatschitsch joins Bardy Diagnostics as chief operating officer

    American College of Cardiology makes senior staff appointments

    ACC makes senior staff appointments

    Stryker

    Stryker launches voluntary field action for LIFEPAK 15

    AtriCure announces completion of enrolment for aMAZE clinical trial

    FDA approves Abbott heart pump for less invasive surgical approach

    ECG based algorithm

    FDA grants Breakthrough designation for ECG-based algorithm

    European Trial Data

    European trial data ‘reinforce’ safety profile and efficacy of Lixiana

    Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy performs the first robotic cardiac ablation procedure at OPRMC

    First patients treated in robotic arrhythmia care programme at Overland Park...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    FDA panel votes against approval of AF drug Brinavess

    Impulse Dynamics secures funding to commercialise Optimizer Smart

    Tackling focal VT may improve catheter ablation in structural heart disease

    VivaLnk’s multi-vital wearable sensor and software development kit receive CE mark

    PADIT score predicts CIED infection risk

    Artificial intelligence can predict AF and mortality from ECGs

    WRAP-IT shows significant mortality risk with CIED infection and reduced quality...

    STSF Tip Illus on Surface Biosense Webster WEB

    Biosense Webster launches initiatives to tackle atrial fibrillation

    Youths with cardiac arrhythmia more likely to have ADHD or depression

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    AHA 2019: Correvio announces new data from SPECTRUM Brinavess study

    Apple Heart study finds low rates of AF notification, and high...

    Global AF Aware Week 2019 begins on 18 November

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Study suggests routine use of AI-based machine learning algorithms could increase...

    system to monitor blood pressure could replace traditional methods

    “Cuffless” system to monitor blood pressure could replace traditional methods

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Medtronic releases MARVEL 2 data on leadless pacing in AV block

    Left atrial appendage closure associated with a decreased stroke risk in...

    First patients treated using integrated navigation technology from Stereotaxis and ADAS...

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    CardioFocus treats first patients with HeartLight endoscopic ablation system in France

    Cardiva Medical announces publication of data from AMBULATE pivotal study

    Almost one in 200 patients die early after AF ablation in...

    Bardy Diagnostics wins digital health pitch session at ESC Congress

    Decline in defibrillation testing during ICD implantation

    Decline in defibrillation testing during ICD implantation is due to institutional...

    Diversity strategies in cardiology are not working, study finds

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Low bleeding and cardiovascular events in elderly NVAF patients using edoxaban,...

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    iRhythm launches Zio patch in the UK

    heart failure drug farixga

    US FDA approves Farxiga for reduction in risk of heart failure...

    Acutus Medical and Innovative Health to collaborate to increase patient access...

    Douglas Drachman

    Douglas Drachman named as next vice chair of American College of...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Cardiac magnetic resonance safe and effective at measuring the contraction response...

    HRC 2019: Post-implantation QRS area is a better predictor of cardiac...

    HRC 2019: Sequential approach using STAR mapping system identifies key early...

    BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy gets postive data

    Orchestra BioMed announces positive data for its BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy

    AccuCinch ventricular repair system

    AccuCinch ventricular repair system associated with favourable safety profile at 30...

    Stephan Windecker presents preferred strategies with Apixaban

    TCT 2019: Apixaban plus a P2Y12 inhibitor is the optimal strategy...

    heart failure drug farixga

    FDA grants Fast-Track designation to develop heart failure drug

    Stereotaxis appoints new CFO

    Stereotaxis appoints Kimberly Peery as chief financial officer

    FDA grants device designation for heart failure treatment

    FDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for the WiSE CRT

    hospitalisations in patients with atrial fibrillation.

    Individualised home-based education dramatically decreases atrial fibrillation-related hospitalisations and other cardiovascular...

    cardioversion in patients

    ESC 2019: Maximum-fixed energy shocks are more effective than low-escalating energy...

    RHYTHM AI successfully closes seed financing round

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    iRhythm and Verily to collaborate on health management solutions for atrial...

    Omar Ishrak CEO of Medtronic

    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    ESC 2019: Registry study supports use of ICDs for primary prevention...

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    ESC 2019: Catheter ablation may be up to 10 times more...

    Left atrial appendage closure results for preventing neurological events

    ESC 2019: Left atrial appendage closure is non-inferior to NOACS for...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    ESC 2019: Study suggests increased use of DOACs in AF leads...

    New ESC guidelines on SVTs

    ESC 2019: Guidelines on supraventricular tachycardias underline pivotal role of catheter...

    Cardiovascular risk for heavy smokers who quit swiftly decreases but may...

    Artificial intelligence can use ECGs to work out physiological age

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    Philips debuts innovations in ultrasound and enterprise informatics to advance cardiac...

    AtriCure receives clearance for expanded labelling claims for AtriClip devices

    ZOLL Medical completes acquisition of Cardiac Science

    First patient enrolled in European study of AccuCinch ventricular repair system

    AtriCure enters into definitive agreement to acquire SentreHeart

    Results support feasibility of entirely extracardiac, minimally invasive, temporary pacing system

    SENSE data show DX system is equivalent to dual-chamber ICDs and...

    SentreHeart

    SentreHeart announces initial clinical use of the Lariat with EpiRail procedure...

    Deep learning AI may identify atrial fibrillation from a normal rhythm...

    Cardiac device complications vary widely among hospitals

    Acutus Medical announces publication of AcQMap study results

    Adaptive CRT associated with decreased risk of AF compared to standard...

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    New heart disease prevention guidelines focus on lifestyle changes and chronic...

    biomonitor

    Biotronik receives FDA clearance on BioMonitor III

    atrial fibrillation

    New technology improves atrial fibrillation detection after stroke

    global registry of HVAD thoracotomy implants announced by Medtronic

    Medtronic announces global registry of HVAD thoracotomy implants

    Vivek Reddy

    Pooled analysis shows LAAC is cheaper than drug therapy for AF

    diagnose AF in a population at high risk for stroke guides

    Diagnosing AF with ICMs leads to short- and long-term changes in...

    arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest fundraising for research

    AHA provides US$14 million for research into arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...

    US$170m funding for Acutus Medical

    biomonitor

    BioMonitor III injectable cardiac monitor launched onto European market

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Zoll Medical acquires TherOx

    Philips announces new advanced automation capabilities for its EPIQ CVx and...

    First-in-human study demonstrates safety and efficacy of QDOT MICRO ablation catheter

    US$170m funding for Acutus Medical

    Primary ICD therapy for patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy in NYHA class...

    NOAC therapy leads to increased risk of ischaemic events following TAVI...

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    HeartLight expands its availability to more than 100 hospitals globally

    Zoll and Cardiac Science join forces on AED delivery

    First robotic EP fellows graduate from Stereotaxis programme

    Cardiologists can help to avert nuclear doomsday

    Carnation Ambulatory Monitor wins “Best New Diagnostic Technology”

    White paper from Heart Rhythm Society suggests Afib treatment has reached...

    ICD implantation can be used for primary prevention in asymptomatic heart...

    American College of Cardiology names its first director of diversity and...

    New catheter system for His bundle pacing receives US FDA clearance

    Boston Scientific initiates trial comparing left atrial appendage closure to direct...

    UNTOUCHED finds high conversion efficacy and low adverse event rate for...

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    Results announced from study with the HeartLight X3 system

    HRS 2019: Ear clip uses neurostimulation to effectively reduce AFib burden

    Low referral rates and treatment disparities lead to underuse of ICDs...

    EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation

    Amplatzer Amulet

    Low rates of device-related thrombus found with Amplatzer Amulet occlusion device

    Mapping early sites of activation for AF can be used to...

    First active-fixation left heart lead approved by FDA

    US physicians now treating patients with Biotronik’s Acticor DX devices

    Acutus Medical’s new contact mapping software receives CE mark

    Randomised controlled trial finds that efficacy is not compromised by using...

    Personal ECG cleared for detection of three common arrhythmias

    global registry of HVAD thoracotomy implants announced by Medtronic

    Targeted blood pressure management helps to reduce strokes in patients with...

    CE mark for the FEops HEARTguide

    Luminize demonstrates safety and efficacy at 30 days

    Phased RFA for AF shows efficacy and quality of life improvements

    Smart watch can identify undetected fibrillation

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    Heartlight X3 gains European CE Mark

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Biomarkers may predict AF after catheter ablation

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Eliminate AF shows low thromboembolic and bleeding events with edoxaban

    CABANA finds reduced AF and better quality of life after ablation...

    TYRX envelope “significantly reduced” major CIED infection in worldwide randomised trial

    Late-breaking trial highlights positive safety and efficacy data for the LUMINIZE...

    Results of the CIRCA-DOSE study presented at EHRA 2019

    CE mark for Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device

    Biotronik launches 3 Tesla full-body MR conditional ICD and CRT-D devices...

    Mapping dynamic patterns during atrial fibrillation can produce higher success rates

    Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA

    New Australian research and development partnership aims to innovate heart failure...

    First AF patient treated in US IDE study evaluating QDot Micro...

    Bardy Diagnostics announces expansion into Canadian market

    More than 40% of patients with a history of atrial fibrillation...

    Patients with atrial fibrillation who are frail or have cognitive impairment...

    More research needed to justify continued use of wearable cardioverter defibrillator...

    Use of a radiation safety time out reduces radiation exposure during...

    New financing to commercialise Globe system for treatment of atrial fibrillation

    First patient enrolled in ICE-AFIB clinical trial

    First trial of in-heart micro device for left atrial pressure monitoring...

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    New AHA treatment guidelines for use of blood thinners with atrial...

    Editors-in-chief of major cardiovascular journals claim medical misinformation puts “lives at...

    The British Heart Foundation’s “Big Beat Challenge” is now accepting proposals

    Medtronic to acquire EPIX Therapeutics

    New option available for physicians treating patients with atrial fibrillation

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    US government shutdown disrupting FDA work

    Prevent POAF by simultaneous monitoring of autonomic tone and ectopic activity

    First AI-driven wearable heart monitor that prevents heart disease and stroke...

    Bardy Diagnostics achieves milestone of 40,000 patients monitored by the Carnation...

    Research demonstrates the promise of algorithm-based ambulatory cardiac monitoring

    FDA approval granted for VASCADE MVP system

    More work needed to “untangle reasons” for gender gap in cardiovascular...

    BioCardia submits 510(k) application to US FDA for its Avance steerable...

    First patient treated in TERMINATE AF clinical trial

    First patient treated in STELLAR US study evaluating next-generation balloon ablation...

    CardioFocus completes enrolment in HeartLight X3 trial

    “No serious adverse outcomes” with ICD shocks in young athletes playing...

    AHA 2018: Computerised-decision support has the potential to be a “powerful...

    Presence of left bundle branch block significantly increases risk of pacemaker...

    New ESC guidelines on SVTs

    First US clinical study to assess ablation for monomorphic ventricular ablation...

    AHA 2018: Treatment withdrawal should “not be attempted routinely” in patients...

    US FDA plan shakeup of its 510(k) clearance programme

    New report on the burden of AF in Europe released

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    New harmonised outcome measures for AF published

    Positive 12-month data presented for CardiAMP Cell Therapy System for heart...

    AMBULATE study of VASCADE MVP system meets primary endpoint

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Migraines that affect vision may increase risk of irregular heartbeat

    AHA 2018: Study shows AliveCor phone app can effectively identify STEMI...

    AI-based solution to screen atrial fibrillation to improve stroke prevention

    DIAMOND-AF paroxysmal study complete with first enrolment in DIAMOND-AF II persistent...

    New data on the VASCADE MVP system for multi-vessel closure following...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Societies publish new guidance for the treatment of slow, irregular heartbeats

    clinical technology that you can wear

    Capacity of the Apple Watch to determine atrial fibrillation examined in...

    Cardiac Insights

    Cardiac Insight partners with VivoSense to expand use of its wearable...

    US FDA approve HeartMate 3 heart pump advanced heart failure patients...

    Atrial fibrillation related to PFO closure occurs early and is transient

    Cardialen Closes US$17 Million Series B Financing for implantable defibrillator

    Medtronic disables internet updates in CareLink CIEDs due to cybersecurity risks

    CathVision receives new quality standard certification

    Adagio Medical treats first atrial fibrillation patients using new One Shot+...

    Biosense Webster announces first patients enrolled in post-market approval study for...

    New guidelines for cardiovascular disease management during pregnancy: Risk-dependent action plans...

    LivaNova launches international pivotal study evaluating use of autonomic regulation therapy...

    AtaCor Medical raises US$8.8M to develop substernal cardiac pacing system

    Patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after TAVI have highest risk of...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    CRT patients undergoing lead extraction are at no higher risk than...

    Four out of 10 patients with atrial fibrillation have unknown brain...

    CONVERGE IDE clinical trial completes enrolment

    Medtronic's Arctic Front Advance cryoballoon

    Study shows improved quality of life and reduced symptoms in patients...

    Biotronik is now the exclusive US distributor of MoMe cardiac monitor

    Simultaneous TAVI and left atrial appendage closure is feasible

    ESC 2018: British Heart Foundation to provide £30m for innovation in...

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    ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition

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    European Society of Cardiology Congress: Cardioskin launched

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    New cardiac ultrasound solutions with anatomical intelligence launched

    More than 100,000 people now know hands-only CPR thanks to AHA...

    Novel Ultraseal device is a feasible option for left atrial appendage...

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    PURE EP System receives US FDA clearance

    First patient randomised in the phase 3 NODE-301 trial evaluating etripamil

    Medtronic begins pilot study of investigational extravascular ICD system

    Re-evaluate use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial flutter

    VisONE system for heart failure implanted for first time

    The rise of smartphones and wearables for AF detection: WATCH-AF and...

    Patients undergoing lead extraction are more likely to survive superior vena...

    Heart imaging has been successfully used to predict the benefit or futility of catheter ablation. The investigators described their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging.

    Call for paradigm shift to CPR competency to save 50,000 additional...

    Medi-Lynx receive FDA 510(K) clearance for PocketECG CRS mobile cardiac rehabilitation...

    wearable

    VEST trial shows wearable defibrillator cuts total mortality but failed to...

    Boston Scientific to buy cerebral protection system company

    Clinical trial to evaluate ECG belt for optimising heart failure therapy...

    His bundle pacing is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality when...

    Thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage excision found to be superior...

    Bardy Diagnostics announces additional growth capital funding

    atrial fibrillation

    Continuous homebased ECG monitoring results in a significantly higher rate of...

    Expanded indication for pacing lead for His bundle site stimulation

    Funding for Neptune left ventricular assist device

    HeartWare HVAD system receives US FDA approval

    Long-term survival worse for black survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest

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    Corwave announces issuance of US Patent Covering its implantable left ventricular...

    Leadless pacemaker patients less likely to experience complications major US study...

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    US patent issued for implantable LVAD with wave membrane technology

    Boston Scientific to acquire Cryterion Medical

    Researchers design novel micropacemaker

    COMPASS trial suggests that combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin lowers the...

    One in five UK doctors say understaffing has affected patient safety

    Analysis of the BRUISE CONTROL 1 and 2 trials shows no...

    Risks of long dwell lead extraction

    HeartSciences named “Start-Up to Watch”

    Wearable defibrillators may be an alternative to surgically implanted device for...

    Obese people with atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects...

    Framework for the use of wearable medical devices in regulatory clinical...

    US FDA issues draft guidances for recommended premarket testing and labelling...

    Phase I study initiated to evaluate a new precision oral anticoagulant...

    Binge drinking affects heart rhythm

    Ultralow temperature ablation: Results from the Cryocure I and Cryocure II...

    Algorithm can accurately detect atrial fibrillation and differentiate from sinus rhythm

    More than US$28 million awarded for new atrial fibrillation research centres...

    BIOTRONIK opens education and innovation centre in Tokyo

    Zenicor selected as supplier to the world’s largest screening programme for...

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    Philips expands its cardiac rhythm portfolio with the acquisition of EPD...

    FDA classifies HeartWare HVAD systems unexpected power source switching as Class...

    atrial fibrillation

    Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation results in higher complication rates when...

    European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network will look at gender-based prevention and...

    Apixaban is a safe alternative to warfarin during catheter ablation of...

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    Left atrial function measures predict atrial fibrillation

    Point-of-care testing of coagulation in patients treated with edoxaban

    REAFFIRM: An interim analysis

     Octreotide enables left atrial appendage closure in AF patients with GI...

    Real-time lesion formation and gap detection during ablation: DURABLE-I follow-up

    Atrial fibrillation detection with smartwatch or smartphone camera achieved >95% accuracy

    Boston Scientific launches the HeartLogic heart failure diagnostic in Europe

    RHYTHM study published revealing link between total AF burden and stroke...

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    Study confirms feasibility of new extravascular approach to ICD therapy

    AdaptivCRT Algorithm shown to be associated with improved patient survival

    Real-world data demonstrates success of SMART Pass on the S-ICD System

    Implantable cardiac monitor gets FDA market approval

    New real-world study finds long-term rivaroxaban use resulted in fewer strokes...

    HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist system: Class I recall

    Results of head-to-head comparison of patch-based arrhythmia monitors announced

    AI used to detect ‘invisible’ heart condition

    Late-breaking data highlight reduction in rate of inappropriate shocks with sensing...

    Cardiac contractility modulation in heart failure treatment is safe

    Late-breaking presentation at Heart Rhythm 2018 shows potential for more patients...

    Study to evaluate novel high power, short duration modality for treatment...

    Advisor HD Grid mapping catheter, sensor enabled, gains FDA clearance

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    First cardiac procedure using the AcQMap System by Acutus Medical ...

    BodyGuardian Mini, the smallest, reusable, waterproof cardiac Holter monitor launched

    FDA approval of the next-generation HeartLight Excalibur balloon designed for the...

    Sheath designed to reduce radiation exposure and improve ablation procedure efficiency...

    Stereotaxis and Acutus medical announce strategic collaboration

    How much should we screen?

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    HAVOC: new score developed to identify AF patients at higher risk...

    Factor XI inhibitors: a new class of anticoagulants that may reduce...

    DEEP-guided ablation may enable better treatment of ventricular tachycardia

    Decline in defibrillation testing during ICD implantation

    Cardiac devices could be at risk of hacking

    Activation patterns at termination sites reveal stable rotation in human persistent...

    Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: Lessons and developments

    LivaNova cardiac rhythm management

    LivaNova completes US$190M sale of cardiac rhythm unit

    Battery performance alert and cybersecurity firmware updates for certain Abbott implantable...

    HeartSciences announces publication of clinical study results

    Murj expands offering to manage in-office cardiac device monitoring

    Socioeconomic status and geographic region affect patient access to ICDs in...

    One in five NBA players have abnormal ECGs

    New guidelines promote safety for patients on antithrombotic drugs undergoing anaesthesia...

    Boston Scientific announces acquisition of Securus Medical Group

    clinical technology that you can wear

    Clinical wearables and cardiac health apps: Trends and challenges

    Successful ablation for ventricular tachycardia associated with markedly reduced mortality in...

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    New analyses show that AdaptivCRT algorithm reduces AF episodes in patients

    Medtronic's Arctic Front Advance cryoballoon

    Study shows positive results with cryoballoon for patients with persistent atrial...

    Study finds the heart can terminate atrial fibrillation itself after local...

    Stroke prevention drugs may help reduce dementia risk for atrial fibrillation...

    Clinical trial data further demonstrate safety and effectiveness of RHYTHMIA mapping...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    Obesity may make subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators less effective during testing

    IMPLANTED suggests link between physical activity and atrial arrhythmias in heart...

    First patient treated in SHINE study of multi-electrode radiofrequency balloon catheter

    Interim results from ongoing ANNEXA-4 study of Factor Xa inhibitor reversal...

    New long-term data show improved survival and lower rates of stroke...

    EBR Systems initiates global trial of world’s only wireless CRT pacing...

    Zio by iRhythm shown to improve detection of previously undiagnosed atrial...

    Canon Medical Systems Corporation acquires Fysicon

    US Patent Office allows AblaCor five ablation catheter-anchoring patents

    Cardiac arrest survival increases with bystanders use of automated external defibrillator

    CardioFocus announces initiation of HeartLight X3 clinical evaluation

    Medtronic: class I recall- manufacturing error preventing electrical shock delivery

    EPD obtains European regulatory approval for its cardiac mapping and navigation...

    AtriCure launches the AtriClip FLEX•V device in the United States

    Clarithromycin (Biaxin): potential increased risk of heart problems or death in...

    Short-term DAPT is feasible for patients undergoing percutaneous LAA closure

    New-onset atrial fibrillation after CABG significantly increases the risk of death...

    Cardiva Medical brings total financing round to US$41 million

    FDA releases final rule on acceptance of data from clinical investigations...

    LEADLESS: Miniature pacemaker effective at three years, but battery to be...

    African Americans with atrial fibrillation at significantly higher risk of stroke

    Association found between left atrial appendage closure and readmission for thromboembolism

    New data demonstrates >90% year 1 success rate for radiofrequency ablation...

    Heart imaging has been successfully used to predict the benefit or futility of catheter ablation. The investigators described their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging.

    Biomarker predicts success of atrial fibrillation treatment

    Class I recall: HeartStart MRx defibrillator by Philips Electronics

    Warfarin linked to lower rate of cancer, particularly for atrial fibrillation...

    Acesion Pharma receives approval for Phase I study in atrial fibrillation

    Respicardia announces first U.S. commercial case with the remedē system

    Natalia Trayanova envisions the future of cardiology and electrophysiology advancing through personalised medicine and computational simulations. Trayanova is the director of the Computational Cardiology Lab at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, USA), as well as the Murray B Sachs professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the university’s Institute for Computational Medicine. In this commentary, she discusses her research and the potentials of combining clinical imaging with computational modelling to create a unique virtual heart–one for every patient

    Imaging-based simulations for predicting sudden death and guiding ablation

    atrial fibrillation

    Activation patterns at termination sites reveal stable rotation in human persistent...

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    Results of CASTLE-AF trial published: catheter ablation better than conventional drug...

    Cardiostim will not be held in 2018

    Boston Scientific announces investment and acquisition option agreement with Millipede, Inc.

    Less bleeding in ablation with interrupted dabigatran compared to uninterrupted warfarin 

    imricor

    Imricor announces completion of enrolment for MRI-guided ablations clinical study

    Integrated mobile monitor allows patients to track five vital signs

    FDA alert raises concerns over safety of wearable cardioverter defibrillator

    FDA mini-sentinel assessment confirms safety and effectiveness of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) amidst...

    Nearly 25% of chronic ischaemic heart disease patients dead or hospitalised...

    CMR 2018 announces programme highlights and keynote speakers

    Mobile ECG technology KardioScreen available for universal use

    Novel extravascular substernal pacing as a feasible treatment option for arrhythmias

    New FDA approvals for Abbott’s MRI-ready devices

    Positional OSA device obtains national reimbursement in the Netherlands

    Genetic variation “contributes substantially” to AF susceptibility

    Impulse Dynamics' Optimizer device

    Cardiac contractility modulation device approved in China

    Heart Rhythm Society partners with WebMD on AF patient education tool

    Cluster analysis reveals “considerable heterogeneity” of atrial fibrillation

    Noninvasive radioablation

    Noninvasive radioablation: Radiotherapy shows 99.9% VT burden reduction

    rivaroxaban

    Janssen seeks approval for rivaroxaban to be used to reduce cardiac...

    AliveCor’s arrhythmia notification technology granted patent

    Apple and Stanford Medicine launch app-based arrhythmia study

    imricor

    Imricor announces new developments in MR compatible ablation products

    Evolocumab Amgen

    Evolocumab becomes first FDA-approved PCSK9 inhibitor for prevention of MI and...

    FDA clears first medical device accessory for Apple Watch

    diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea

    New obstructive sleep apnoea diagnostic guidelines favour polysomnography and HSAT

    New findings on effects of xenon and hypothermia on cardiac arrest

    US$50 million raised for SOLVE-CRT study on wireless CRT technology

    85% of uninsured patients hospitalised for acute MI face catastrophic costs

    LivaNova Microport

    LivaNova pulls out of cardiac rhythm management

    Congenital heart disease in children and young adults have 22 times...

    Dabigatran consistently shown to decrease risk of brain bleeds compared to...

    NOAC reversal agent shows rapid and complete reversal of dabigatran

    rivaroxaban

    Rivaroxaban significantly reduces the risk of major amputation by 70% in...

    CPR and emergency cardiovascular care awareness needed for women, children, and...

    bio envelope

    New bio envelope designed for S-ICDs launches in USA

    PREVAIL watchman

    Vivek Reddy on the final outcomes of PREVAIL and PROTECT-AF

    Pacemakers safely reused in Mexico highlight potential of recycling CIEDs

    Northwestern Medicine implement first LVAD with MagLev pump

    New guidelines on ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death

    TCT 2017: Artificial intelligence approach to cardiac imaging

    Measuring outcomes after catheter ablations for AF

    aVNS

    Developing a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator

    Real-time cardiac mapping technology cleared by FDA

    Low-risk AF for stroke identified with CHA2DS2-VASc Score

    PREVAIL watchman

    TCT 2017: Boston Scientific reveals presentations at conference

    confirm-rx

    Smartphone compatible ICM launches in USA

    Irregular heartbeat linked to higher thyroid hormone levels

    FDA updates Class I recall of St. Jude Medical’s ICDs and...

    Central sleep apnoea treatment device remedē receives FDA approval

    Cardiology societies to provide new assessment options for subspecialities

    MRI-compatible pacemaker

    3T MRI CE mark announced for MRI-compatible pacemaker

    Men develop atrial fibrillation earlier than women; extra weight a factor

    Analysis of LAA closure devices reveals post-approval spike in safety events

    Pamela B Morris to be next American College of Cardiology scientific...

    Smartphone apps launched for atrial fibrillation patients and their healthcare providers

    FDA grants marketing clearance for the Peerbridge Cor multi-channel remote ECG...

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Apama Medical

    Medtronic HeartWare HVAD approved for destination therapy

    Snake venom inspires effective factor Xa reversal agent

    LivaNova cardiac rhythm management

    LivaNova and MicroPort’s Rega family receives regulatory clearance in China

    CE mark for CardioFocus’ Heartlight Excalibur balloon

    New performance and quality measures for treating heart attack patients

    EMA issues positive opinion for updated dabigatran summary of characteristics

    Boston Scientific gets FDA approval for MRI labelling and launches Resonate...

    Automated external defibrillator

    People reluctant to use public defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest

    FDA approval for MRI-compatibility for Ellipse ICD

    American College of Cardiology says that reforms to US healthcare come...

    Three studies support efficacy of PFO closure for reducing risk of...

    Familial screening after sudden death in young patients is effective even...

    Beta blockers may not improve survival after heart attack

    Time and money

    Average age and income of US cardiologists on the rise

    Flexible battery

    Flexible battery could revolutionise implanted devices

    Data confirm HeartLogic Diagnostic helps to categorise patients at low or...

    RE-CIRCUIT data to be included in European summary of product characteristics...

    Comprehensive consensus document on lead management published

    FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Fysicon’s QMAPP haemodynamic monitoring system

    Kevin Campbell becomes new chief executive officer of PaceMate

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    Significant differences among atrial fibrillation patients across Asia

    AtriClip Pro•V device launched onto US market

    ESC 2017: New research confirms significance of AliveCor’s 30-second ECG

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    ESC 2017: New subanalysis highlights benefits of edoxaban over warfarin in...

    Cardiac Rhythm news for specialists

    ESC 2017: Atrial fibrillation associated with a high financial, economic, and...

    rivaroxaban

    ESC 2017: Rivaroxaban significantly lowers risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and...

    ESC 2017: EHRA and Biotronik mark 10 years of collaboration with...

    ESC 2017: Apixaban lowers risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients...

    Abbott’s Full MagLev HeartMate 3 LVAD receives FDA approval

    US trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of Amplatzer for patent...

    ESC 2017: Case builds for dropping aspirin from triple therapy in...

    Repeat ablation with contact force sensing “does not necessarily guarantee a...

    CE mark granted to Medtronic for Attain Stability Quad MRI SureScan...

    US FDA approves Biotronik’s Edora HF-T QP MR-condition CRT-P

    “Singheart” offers step towards heart regeneration

    ARCA completes enrolment for GENETIC-AF Phase 2B clinical trial

    Heart failure patient and clinician risk perceptions differ drastically

    Marijuana use associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension

    US FDA accepts Biologics License Application resubmission of reversal agent andexanet...

    Social inequality may impact adult cardiovascular risk before birth

    Remote monitoring allows earlier diagnosis of asymptomatic arrhythmias in patients with...