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

    Personal ECG cleared for detection of three common arrhythmias

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

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    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

    Heartlight X3 gains European CE Mark

    Biomarkers may predict AF after catheter ablation

    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...

    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...

    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

    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

    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...

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

    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...

    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

    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...

    ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition

    ESC 2018: Cardioskin launched

    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...

    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...

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    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

    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

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

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

    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...

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

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

    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...

    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...

    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

    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?

    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

    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 from 2017

    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 wearables and cardiac health apps: Trends and challenges

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

    New analyses show that AdaptivCRT algorithm reduces AF episodes in patients

    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...

    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

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

    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 

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    New bio envelope designed for S-ICDs launches in USA

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    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

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    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

    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

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

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

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    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...

    Cardiac sympathetic denervation helps to reduce sustained ventricular tachycardia and ICD...

    Princess Grace Hospital publishes data demonstrating more rapid transmural lesion formation...

    Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular...

    CardioFocus receives approval for HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System in Japan

    Heart Research UK funds UCL research to improve baby congenital heart...

    Long working hours associated with higher risk of atrial fibrillation

    Internists and geriatricians have insufficient understanding of implantable cardioverter defibrillator use

    European Medicines Agency issues positive opinion for rivaroxaban

    US FDA approves Biotronik’s Intica CRT-DX therapy implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems

    European Commission grants marketing authorisation to Vifor for patiromer hyperkalaemia treatment

    Gaining a few pounds may increase long-term heart failure risk

    AliveCor and Mayo Clinic announce collaboration to develop artificial intelligence technology...

    JACC review highlights Vectorious implantable haemodynamic monitor

    Automated external defibrillator

    Late-breaking trials identify early onset of heart failure and lack of...

    The Heart Rhythm Society announces grant recipients of the 2017 AFib...

    Europace 2017: Thrombus formation on left atrial appendage occlusion devices strongly...

    Cardiac Insight releases Cardea Solo wearable cardiac monitor for diagnosing AF...

    US government funding dwindles for cardiac arrest research

    Pradaxa dabigatran etexilate manufacture

    Final Phase III results support safety of idarucizumab as reversal agent...

    First patients enrolled in Medtronic’s STOP AF First cryoballoon clinical trial

    Biotronik’s Evity quadripolar CRT-P released in Japan

    US FDA clears Cardiologs ECG Analysis platform

    UK hospital failed to act lawfully when sharing patient data with...

    CSI 2017: Global postmarket surveillance study to explore use of LAmbre...

    Obamacare health insurance expansion linked to fewer cardiac arrests

    Philips to acquire Spectranetics “to accelerate expansion” in its image-guided therapy...

    Childhood asthma may lead to thickening of left ventricle in adulthood

    Tenth edition of EHRA White Book of cardiac arrhythmia treatment data...

    Europace 2017: Breast implants may lead to false heart attack diagnosis

    App directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance

    European network created to find sudden cardiac arrest causes and treatments

    European Heart Rhythm Association congress to become annual in 2018

    UK public health groups launch “Everyday Interactions” toolkit to measure professionals’...

    Europace 2017: Stroke history higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic atrial fibrillation...

    Breastfeeding may reduce a mother’s heart attack and stroke risk

    Improved therapy and reduced healthcare costs demonstrated for Medtronic CRT devices

    Pacemakers and other cardiac devices can help solve forensic cases

    Stereotaxis launches e-Contact module in Europe

    Heart For Heart initiative launched to improve smartphone detection of arrhythmia

    Medtronic Reactive ATP therapy slows atrial fibrillation progression in real-world population

    Snake venom might provide safer antiplatelet drug

    Low risk of repeat infection in reimplanted cardiac devices

    Biotronik receives CE mark for 3 Tesla full-body MRIs with newest...

    ESC calls for sex-specific drug dosages of cardiovascular medication

    HRS 2017: New implantable string subcutaneous defibrillator shows promise for sudden...

    HRS 2017: Could etripamil nasal spray be a “game-changer” for paroxysmal...

    Biotronik launches Edora pacemaker series with MRI AutoDetect technology

    HRS 2017: Watchman prevents stroke even in high-risk patients: One-year follow-up...

    Men appear to have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy

    HRS 2017: Endovascular occlusion balloon inclusion during lead extraction reduces mortality

    HRS 2017: S-ICDs successful despite a range of comorbidities, and across...

    HRS 2017: Long detection in single chamber ICDs cuts mortality and...

    Data reinforce benefits of Medtronic cardiac resynchronisation therapy technologies in ‘real-world’...

    Timing of menopause onset associated with increased heart failure risk in...

    Four out of 10 AF patients may not receive necessary stroke-prevention...

    HRS 2017: True incidence of atrial fibrillation is underestimated

    HRS 2017: Micra reinforces its success in the real world

    Siemens Healthineers and Imricor to partner for 3D MRI-guided cardiac ablation...

    Medtronic receives FDA approval for MR-conditional quadripolar CRT pacemakers

    Heart failure patients readmitted to the same hospital may have better...

    First three patients enrolled in Adagio Medical CryoCure study

    Abbott receives CE mark for its Confirm Rx insertable cardiac monitor...

    Boston Scientific receives US FDA approval for Resonate family of high-voltage...

    US FDA approves Biotronik’s ProMRI MultiPole pacing

    Biotronik launches first US FDA-approved CRM devices with MRI AutoDetect technology

    US FDA approves Biotronik’s Sentus ProMRI quadripolar left ventricular lead

    Remote monitoring of ICDs is more cost-effective than standard management

    Rate of early death after ventricular tachycardia ablation as high as...

    Boston Scientific announces scheduled presentations at Heart Rhythm Society 2017

    Surgical left atrial appendage occlusion reduces thromboembolic stroke and mortality in...

    Acutus Medical receives FDA clearance for AcQGuide Steerable Sheath

    Teleflex gets FDA 510(k) clearance for the Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic...

    Unemployment associated with 50% higher risk of death in heart failure...

    Heart failure mortality is inversely related to wealth of country

    Survey finds 79% of atrial fibrillation patients would say “yes” to...

    Physical activity may ward off heart damage

    MADIT S-ICD global study enrols first patient to assess sudden cardiac...

    Syncope may increase risk of workplace accidents, job loss

    Pacemakers with Closed Loop Stimulation programming help to reduce recurrence of...

    Biotronik launches Plexa ProMRI ICD lead with helical design in Europe

    Taller, heavier women have nearly threefold greater risk of atrial fibrillation

    Medtronic ENDURANCE Supplemental trial of HVAD fails to meet primary endpoint

    Janssen and Premier to initiate stroke risk management study among AF...

    Medtronic initiates global trial of Arctic Front Advance cardiac cryoablation catheter

    First patient enrolled in Daiichi Sankyo’s ELIMINATE-AF edoxaban study

    Cardiac lead extractions safer in high volume centres

    Biosense Webster launches Carto 3 system Carto Visitag module with Ablation...

    US FDA grants Investigational Device Exemption to Aegis Medical for Sierra...

    Biotronik launches Edora MR-conditional pacemakers

    Automated external defibrillator

    Research argues requirements for AEDs in US schools need improvement

    ACC 2017: Uninterrupted dabigatran performs better than warfarin in atrial fibrillation...

    UK NICE recommends Boston Scientific CRT-D devices using EnduraLife battery technology

    ACC 2017: Mary Norine Walsh assumes American College of Cardiology presidency

    ACC 2017: Anticoagulant treatment may be unnecessary for stroke prevention following...

    ACC 2017: Wrist-worn heart rate monitors less accurate than standard chest...

    AliveCor unveils first artificial intelligence-enabled platform for early atrial fibrillation detection

    Coffee shops and cash machines ideal locations for lifesaving automated external...

    ACC 2017: Researchers sound alarm over Zika’s potentially harmful effects on...

    ACC 2017: Real-world study supports the effectiveness of the CardioMEMS HF...

    Biomarkers accurately predict acute kidney injury risk in acute decompensated heart...

    ACC 2017: More hospitalisations and deaths for US heart failure patients...

    Registry shows positive results with new mechanical lead extraction device

    Clinical study validates efficiencies of Stereotaxis Niobe ES system compared to...

    New research indicates “harmless” painkillers are associated with an increased risk...

    AtriCure names US principal investigator for the CONVERGE IDE clinical trial

    First guideline for evaluating and managing syncope released in USA

    FDA clears Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor with TruRhythm Detection

    Medtronic announces Medicare reimbursement for Micra Transcatheter Pacing System

    Clinical trial rules should protect patients and results not operational details,...

    Daiichi Sankyo begins ENTRUST-AF PCI study of once-daily edoxaban

    European Society of Cardiology publishes special collection on eHealth revolution

    Increased physical activity, lower BMI may lower heart failure risk

    Following dietary recommendations leads to modest heart health improvements

    Researchers urge physicians to discuss herbal medication use with heart disease...

    Anders Hove joins Arca Biopharma board of directors

    Cardiac resynchronisation therapy upgrade is less favourable than de novo implantations

    US FDA approves Abbott’s FlexAbility Catheter, Sensor Enabled

    Pacemaker function may be impacted by electric appliances

    US FDA approves expanded indication for Medtronic Freezor Xtra cryoablation catheter

    Occlutech left atrial appendage occluder shows high procedural success in first-in-man...

    Superior vena cava does not seem to contribute to long-standing persistent...

    SentreHEART Lariat and Eclipse receive reimbursement renewal in Germany

    rivaroxaban

    COMPASS study of Janssen’s rivaroxaban to end early for efficacy

    First Texas centre uses St Jude Medical Amplatzer Amulet

    Boston Scientific launches Resonate CRT-D platform in Europe

    Habitual e-cigarette use associated with increased cardiac sympathetic activity

    Parents of children with serious heart defects may be at risk...

    Multielectrode mapping may be more effective than point-by-point mapping for VT...

    Flu, pneumonia vaccines may improve health of heart failure patients

    US FDA approves Assurity MRI pacemaker

    Biotronik launches a new series of Ilivia CRT devices

    US FDA clears CardioInsight noninvasive 3D mapping system

    Very low LDL cholesterol levels well-tolerated in heart disease patients

    US Medicare to cover leadless pacemakers

    Biotronik to host 10th annual “Expert Meeting Berlin”

    Latest statistics show heart failure on the rise

    CardioFocus HeartLight Excalibur balloon undergoes initial clinical evaluation

    Robert Califf resigns as US FDA commissioner

    AF Symposium 2017: First-in-man study shows promising results with a multi-electrode...

    AF Symposium 2017: Use of intracardiac echocardiography is a “viable option”...

    Biotronik launches Edora smaller-size pacemakers

    High survival rates for elderly patients with implantable defibrillators

    St Jude Medical announces Merlin cybersecurity updates

    Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer provide US$50 million dollar loan to Portola...

    Few cardiologists take steps to avoid radiation exposure during pregnancy despite...

    Abbott completes the acquisition of St Jude Medical

    Case strengthens for opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening

    American Heart Association launches Center of Excellence hospital accreditation

    Sixty-five percent of women cardiologists experience discrimination at work, ACC survey...

    Alcohol abuse increases risk of heart conditions as much as other...

    First patients treated with BioTrace Medical’s Tempo temporary pacing lead

    STS recommends surgical ablation as an “effective” treatment for atrial fibrillation

    US FDA bans powdered gloves

    US FDA clears St Jude Medical’s EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system

    Discover the latest evidence and ablation techniques for persistent AF treatment

    AHA 2016: Transcatheter atrial shunt benefits persist through one year in...

    Christian Butter wins best abstract for SELECT-LV final trial results at...

    Moderate, habitual alcohol intake associated with atrial fibrillation

    Medtronic receives CE mark for less-invasive HVAD implant procedure

    US FDA clears Corsens Cardiac Monitor

    Amsel Medical to present Occluder research at ICI 2016

    US FDA approves Medtronic’s Claria MRI Quad cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillator

    AHA 2016: HeartMate 3 LVAS improves clinical outcomes compared with HeartMate...

    AHA 2016: Multisensor algorithm may help predict worsening heart failure

    AHA 2016: Low-dose rivaroxaban reduces clinically significant bleeding in PCI patients...

    OSYPKA AG launches HAT500® RF ablation system in Europe

    AHA 2016: Elizabeth M McNally wins AHA prize for research into...

    Patient enrolment complete in study assessing use of dabigatran atrial fibrillation...

    AHA 2016: Combination of drug therapy and left ventricular assist device...

    Health Canada approves edoxaban for two indications

    Biotronik launches Inventra ICD for heart failure patients with higher defibrillation...

    Quadra Allure MP CRT-P gets CE mark approval for MRI labeling

    First-in-human data demonstrate safety and efficacy of new lead for temporary...

    Charity believes NHS programme will leave hundreds of atrial fibrillation patients...

    Amulet study shows high implant success rates with Amplatzer Amulet LAA...

    Patent foramen ovale closure is more effective than medical management in...

    AtriCure announces approval for the cryoICE platform in Japan

    FDA approves Amplatzer PFO occluder device ahead of first report investigation...

    Kardia Band

    World’s smallest single-lead, medical grade ECG launched

    First patient procedure completed in UNCOVER-AF study

    FDA clears temporary pacing lead for use during TAVI and other...

    CardioFocus announces new management appointments

    Pre-clinical study indicates light could be used to treat ventricular arrhythmias

    Lifelong high endurance exercise may cause arrhythmias

    Stereotaxis granted Chinese patent for Vdrive system with V-Loop manipulator

    Short episodes of atrial fibrillation may not increase risk of stroke

    Big data analysis is “next frontier” in identifying harmful drug interactions

    Cryoballoon ablation demonstrates lower healthcare system costs compared to radiofrequency ablation

    Medtronic gets FDA approval for MRI compatible cardiac rhythm and heart...

    FDA warns premature battery depletion in some ICD and CRT-D devices...

    SentreHEART announces first clinical use of the Eclipse surgical left atrial...

    New vice president of US market development for CVRx

    Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) calls for urgent action to prevent thousands...

    World Heart Federation launches global Roadmap to tackle atrial fibrillation

    Painkillers linked to increased risk of heart failure

    Mitac launches wearable ECG-sensor to monitor cardiac arrhythmias

    First US commercial atrial fibrillation procedure with HeartLight system performed at...

    ESC 2016: “User-friendly” risk score may help to better identify atrial...

    JACC retracts OASIS trial paper

    ESC 2016: Remote monitoring for heart failure may not improve clinical...

    Daily alcohol consumption may lead to atrial fibrillation

    EBR Systems receives FDA approval to begin IDE study of its...

    ESC 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines describe benefits of cryoballoon ablation and...

    No significant differences between Watchman and Amplatzer in first comparison

    St Jude Medical launches trial of Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage...

    Higher thyroid hormone levels linked to sudden cardiac death

    ESC 2016: Edoxaban is safe and effective in AF patients undergoing...

    ESC 2016: Rethink of ICD implantation in non-ischaemic heart failure may...

    Atrial fibrillation linked to wider range of serious conditions than previously...

    ESC and EACTS launch first collaborative atrial fibrillation guidelines

    SAVE study finds no cardiovascular benefit for CPAP sleep apnoea treatment

    New alliance for heart failure calls for improved care for condition

    EHRA releases White Book 2016 EP Europace Supplement

    BioSig Technologies announce peer-reviewed study of Pure EP

    Experts discuss non-responders to cardiac resynchronisation therapy at ESC scientific symposium

    Biotronik Home Monitoring associated with 38% reduced all-cause mortality at one...

    Daiichi Sankyo PREFER in AF registry suggests increased stroke risk among...

    Medtronic EffectivCRT-during atrial fibrillation algorithm can improve therapy delivery

    Andexanet alfa study shows rapid and substantial anti-Factor Xa activity reversion

    Fewer cardiovascular drugs being studied in clinical trials

    Medtronic Micra TPS sustains low complication rate through 12 months

    Results of phase 3b ENSURE-AF study investigating edoxaban in AF patients...

    First risk score developed for preventing sudden cardiac death in the...

    Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer to present new apixaban analyses at ESC

    Thrombosis Research Institute to announce new real-world GARFIELD-AF registry insights in...

    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.

    Increased parental longevity associated with lower risk of cardiovascular risk in...

    Arca Biopharma announces 100th patient randomised into the GENETIC-AF phase 2b/3...

    Boehringer Ingelheim launches RE-VECTO global programme to explore idarucizumab use in...

    Automated external defibrillator accessibility: Barrier during cardiac arrest

    Biosense Webster announces US launch of ThermoCool SmartTouch SF catheter

    US FDA approves Boston Scientific Emblem MRI S-ICD system

    Osypka AG launches 8mm gold-tipped Cerablate Flutter ablation catheter

    First European implantation of Biotronik E3-series pacemaker performed in UK

    Study validates new in-hospital mortality risk model for heart attack patients

    American Academy of Neurology advises not to routinely offer percutaneous PFO...

    US FDA clears expanded paediatric indication for Itamar Medical WatchPAT device

    Cardiac resynchronisation therapy with SonR automated feature helps to reduce hospitalisation...

    Mediterranean diet without low-fat element reduces cardiovascular events

    US FDA releases draft guidance on real-world evidence and medical device...

    Stereotaxis releases second generation V-CAS Deflect system in Europe

    Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of death in...

    Many drugs can cause or worsen heart failure, American Heart Association...

    Texas Children’s Hospital is the first paediatric institution in USA to...

    Philips launches DreamMapper sleep apnoea website and application in UK

    Biotronik Edora pacemakers receive CE mark approval

    Ablation of frequent premature ventricular complex allows safe withholding of ICD...

    Medical devices available in the EU before the USA are at...

    CorMatrix CanGaroo ECM envelope receives CE mark approval

    MicroPort EP receives Chinese FDA approval for Columbus and FireMagic products

    Performance and quality measures updated for patients with atrial fibrillation

    Medtronic to acquire HeartWare for US$1.1 billion

    First Texas facility uses Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacing system

    Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO product line; changes name to Catheter Precision

    Digital strategies show promise for emergency heart and stroke care

    Abbott announces positive results for FIRM-guided rotor ablation at CARDIOSTIM 2016

    Online medical information: A blessing or a curse?

    Cardiac & Vascular Institute becomes first North Central Florida cardiologist group...

    First patient enrolled in AtriCure FROST cryoanalgesia study

    St Jude Medical HeartMate 3 wins CARDIOSTIM-EHRA EUROPACE 2016 Innovation Award

    Late-breaking research showcased for first time at Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology...

    AF patients with intermediate-to-high-risk of stroke often prescribed aspirin instead of...

    Biotronik launches Solia MR-conditional pacing lead in the USA

    Over a quarter of a million UK AF patients receiving inadequate...

    A quarter of an hour of exercise per day may reduce...

    Fewer repeat ablations and hospitalisations with cryoballoon demonstrated in FIRE AND...

    Over 90% survival at one-year for patients using wearable defibrillator

    Biotronik wins Cardiostim Innovation Award for Best Practice Improvement

    Extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator data presented at CARDIOSTIM 2016

    Micra safety benefits sustained beyond six months

    Karl-Heinz Kuck steps down from the ESC and EHRA after fraud...

    Stereotaxis to present Niobe ES at Cardiostim 2016

    St Jude CardioMEMS HF system becomes ESC’s guideline-directed therapy for heart...

    Afibmatters.org now in Swedish and Portuguese

    First patients treated in CVRx’s Barostim Neo trial

    FDA streamlines “compassionate use” application process

    Auris Surgical Robotics to acquire Hansen Medical

    US Senate introduces legislation to streamline Medicare beneficiary access to breakthrough...

    CE mark granted to Occlutech left atrial appendage occluder

    Reduced radiation exposure associated with Stereotaxis’ Niobe system

    Catheter ablation is superior to amiodarone in the treatment of patients...

    European Union agrees new rules for approving medical devices and in...

    New procedure uses heart rate to estimate life expectancy of infarct...

    “Ghosts” after transvenous lead extraction may significantly increase risk of death

    Biotronik launches CardioMessenger smart device in USA

    Radiofrequency catheter ablation shows benefits for recurrent ventricular tachycardia patients

    Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO technology, changes company name to Catheter Precision

    ResMed announces primary results for CAT-HF sleep apnoea trial

    Yoga may help as a complementary treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Cryoballoon ablation for AF may be economically favourable compared with focal...

    Three-month data for Watchman show high success rate

    Study suggests major clinical benefit for left atrial appendage occlusion

    Corvia Medical InterAtrial shunt device receives CE mark

    Rethink of ICD implantation in non-ischaemic heart failure may be on...

    First randomised trial shows “poor outcomes” with rotor ablation

    Extravascular ICD therapy is feasible

    EFFORTLESS long-term study confirms safety and efficacy of Boston Scientific Subcutaneous...

    Acutus Medical granted CE mark for AcQMap 3D

    Cell Therapy grants Japan license to Daiichi Sankyo for Heartcel

    Large transvenous lead extraction study finds 95.7% of individual leads successfully...

    Studies support feasibility of extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillation therapy

    New data support safety and performance of Medtronic Micra system

    Ablation should be “preferred approach” in drug-resistant ventricular tachycardia

    Routine ganglionic plexus ablation “should not be performed” in advanced atrial...

    St Jude Medical MultiPoint Pacing Technology could achieve 87% patient response...

    EHRA Proctor Programme applications now open

    Stereotaxis to highlight new clinical results at HRS 2016

    FDA approves Boston Scientific navigation-enabled IntellaNav catheters

    Merit Medical launches interventional cardiac resynchronisation therapy initiative

    FDA approves Iperia MR conditional cardiac resynchronisation defibrillators

    Abbott to acquire St Jude Medical

    Boston Scientific announces Heart Rhythm Society 2016 presentations

    US FDA grants Medtronic approval for Visia single-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators

    Seventy-fifth patient enrolled in GENETIC-AF bucindolol trial

    Boston Scientific receives CE mark for MRI labelling of Emblem S-ICD...

    Empagliflozin (Jardiance) to be studied for the treatment of people with...

    Medtronic’s Reveal LINQ detects atrial fibrillation at higher rate than previously...

    St Jude Medical announces EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system limited market...

    AtriCure receives FDA clearance for its cryoFORM cryoablation probe

    Biotronik gets FDA approval for its BioMonitor 2 insertable cardiac monitor

    Healthcare workers’ radiation exposure tied to range of health problems

    INOVATE-HF data show no evidence that vagus nerve stimulation reduces death...

    Boston Scientific is suspending sales of Watchman FLX in Europe

    First leadless pacemaker approved in the USA

    Development and commercialisation of andexanet alfa in Japan fully supported by...

    American College of Cardiology elects A Allen Seals as chair of...

    Richard Chazal assumes American College of Cardiology presidency

    HeartLight System gets FDA approval for atrial fibrillation treatment

    New independent data confirms benefits of CardioMEMS HF System

    Two studies report on missed opportunities to avoid painful shocks at...

    Test to predict risk of sudden cardiac death being developed in...

    4WARD Coalition launches website to empower patient/healthcare provider communication

    Intravenous vernakalant superior to ibutilide in recent on-set AF patients

    Stereotaxis completes patient enrolment for Niobe system’s post-market surveillance in Japan

    First patient enrolled in Xenios i-cor cardiac assist system trial

    Presence of a wide and large S-wave in lead I is...

    CE mark approval granted for new St Jude Medical Quartet quadripolar...

    Zoll receives approval to market Thermogard XP in Japan

    AHA releases advisory proposing wearable defibrillators as potential treatment option

    Call for 2016 EHRA membership renewal

    Atrial fibrillation patients at highest stroke risk not prescribed necessary medication

    Sir Nilesh Samani appointed as next British Heart Foundation medical director

    FDA proposes ban on most powdered medical gloves

    PCI does not reduce readmission rates for patients with syncope and...

    AliveCor introduces Kardia Band electrocardiogram for Apple Watch

    FDA grants 510(k) clearance for InfoBionic MoMe Kardia

    Arca Biopharma announces update on GENETIC-AF trial

    NICE publishes final recommendation for sacubitril/valsartan

    Fluoroscopy times and radiation dose reduced in atrial fibrillation ablation with...

    New bidirectional mechanical lead extraction device is safe and efficient with...

    Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for Blazer open-irrigated catheter

    BioMonitor 2 released in the UK and Ireland

    LifeVest 4000 Zoll

    Zoll announces several management changes

    St Jude Medical granted CE mark approval for MRI compatible labelling...

    First implantations of EBR Systems’ WiSE technology take place