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    HRS 2023: Dynamic monitoring “improves access to care for AF patients”

    HRS 2023: SOLVE-CRT results “offer new hope for patients with hard-to-treat...

    US FDA approves Abbott’s TactiFlex ablation catheter

    HRS 2023: Researchers hope to use AI to “revolutionise” prediction of...

    HRS 2023: Weight loss prior to catheter ablation improves outcomes in...

    HRS 2023: Late-breaking clinical trial results support PFA as treatment option...

    Pulsed AF

    HRS 2023: PULSED AF study demonstrates reduction in atrial arrhythmia burden...

    Stereotaxis and Abbott integrate cardiac robotics and mapping systems

    HRS 2023: Aveir DR leadless pacemaker meets primary endpoints in IDE...

    impulse dynamics

    Impulse Dynamics announces first implantation of combined CCM and ICD device

    MicroPort

    MicroPort receives FDA approval for latest range of implantable pacemakers

    Biosense Webster

    Biosense Webster QDot Micro catheter found to improve ablation efficiency for...

    Artificial intelligence predicts cardiac pump performance

    US FDA expands indication for Farxiga

    Biotronik

    Biotronik receives CE mark for Amvia Sky and Edge devices

    Enrolment completed in Cryocure-VT trial

    Medtronic receives US FDA approval for latest Micra leadless pacemakers

    cathvision

    CathVision announces first patient enroled in persistent AF study

    ICD

    Study results demonstrate high detection accuracy for atrial fibrillation using single-lead...

    cardiovascular disease talking therapy

    Talking therapy associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

    medtronic

    Medtronic mapping and ablation system shows “safety and performance” in treating...

    arrhythmia

    EHRA 2023: Severe COVID-19 associated with life-threatening arrhythmia onset within six...

    atrial fibrillation ablation

    EHRA 2023: Novel score predicts heart failure following atrial fibrillation ablation

    ablation

    EHRA 2023: Novel ablation strategy increases freedom from arrhythmia in AF...

    EHRA 2023: AF patients have an average of five co-existing medical...

    pacemaker

    EHRA 2023: Electric vehicle chargers found to be safe for patients...

    EHRA 2023: Footballer Iker Casillas receives Gold Medal award

    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    EHRA 2023: Extended ECG monitoring detects more arrhythmias in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    statins

    EHRA 2023: Statin use associated with lower risk of stroke in...

    One thousand arrhythmia patients treated using Stereotaxis robotic system

    Boston Scientific’s POLARx FIT cryoablation system gains CE mark

    Atrial fibrillation risk linked to excessive daytime napping

    pacemakers

    Wireless pacemakers seen as potentially safe and effective in children with...

    SentiAR closes Series B financing round

    PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial completes enrolment

    Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia

    PREVAIL watchman

    Experts update consensus on left atrial appendage closure

    PADN-5 study results “exciting” for pulmonary artery denervation in heart failure...

    cardiac arrest

    Women more likely to experience long-term anxiety after cardiac arrest

    atrial fibrillation

    Health benefits of early rhythm control come with “reasonable” costs for...

    aortix

    Aortix pMCS pump provides “rapid” decongestion for patients with heart failure...

    Remote monitoring improves survival in heart failure patients analysis finds

    Arrhythmia mapping system improves freedom from AF during ablation

    Robotic electrophysiology programme opens in south eastern USA

    UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical...

    heartbeam

    HeartBeam accquires LIVMOR assets

    Kardium Globe PFA

    First patients treated in Kardium PULSAR IDE study of Globe pulsed...

    AF

    Acesion announces positive phase two data from AF clinical trial

    medtronic

    Medtronic receives CE Mark approval for Affera mapping and ablation system...

    cardiac tamponade

    Low BMI associated with cardiac tamponade during catheter ablation for atrial...

    cardiac arrest pregnancy

    Black, low-income, pregnant women more likely to experience cardiac arrest when...

    atrial fibrillation

    Analysis of NIS database shows racial disparities in atrial fibrillation outcomes...

    AF

    Systemic delivery of extracellular vesicles reduces AF in heart failure with...

    Dual energy AF ablation catheter begins evaluation in SmartfIRE clinical trial

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    Pulsed AF

    ACC 2023: Pulsed AF trial yields “promising” safety and efficacy results...

    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Clinical trial set to use biometrics data platform to study hypertrophic...

    early rhythm control

    Early rhythm control aids recurrent stroke prevention in patients with AF

    3D

    Researchers 3D-print hydrodynamic model of aortic stenosis and ventricular remodelling

    Biotronik gains CE mark for Selectra 3D implant tools to include...

    Analysis finds clinical trials frequently overlook people with disabilities

    AF

    Inpatient AF ablation associated with early mortality and post-procedure complications, study...

    Barostim misses primary endpoint in BEAT-HF postmarket trial

    CIEDs

    Healthy or hazardous: Study raises “red flag” on wearable smart device...

    Brainomix technology integrated into new UK atrial fibrillation study

    EV ICD

    Medtronic receives CE mark for EV-ICD device to treat “dangerous” heart...

    bradyarrhythmia

    “First study” finds six-fold increase in bradyarrhythmia diagnosis using long-term ILR...

    atrial fibrillation

    Basketballer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins campaign to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation

    heartbeat

    Researchers map potential genetic regulators of the heartbeat

    ACQFORCE FLUTTER trial meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints

    GE HealthCare to acquire AI ultrasound developer Caption Health

    Continuous monitoring detects atrial fibrillation in 20% of atherosclerotic stroke survivors

    AF Symposium hears late-breaking data from RFA and PFA trials

    Abbott announces European and US approvals for ablation technologies

    Accelerated pacing rate benefits HFpEF patients with pacemakers

    First patient treated in LeAAPS trial of left atrial appendage occlusion...

    One-year data on CLAAS LAAO system demonstrate technical success of procedure

    af

    Periodontitis linked to increased risk of AF in Japanese study

    implantable cardioverter defibrillators

    Findings show implantable cardioverter defibrillators preservation of arrhythmia shock function not...

    BioVentrix receives FDA expanded access program approval for ischemic heart failure...

    AF

    Digital cardiovascular care company tenacio launches US OptiCor AF patient management...

    Varian receives IDE for RADIATE-VT cardiac radioablation clinical trial

    Atrial fibrillation does not modify treatment effect of bridging thrombolysis, study...

    RA Medical Systems finalises merger with Catheter Precision

    Biobeat receives FDA clearance for remote stroke volume and cardiac output...

    CardiacSense receives FDA clearance for medical watch

    Systematic review and meta-analysis finds P-wave duration to increase risk of...

    heartbeam

    HeartBeam granted European patent for signal transformation from VECG to 12-lead...

    Preclinical study outlines key features of foam-based LAA closure device

    Cardiac Insight’s Cardea SOLO wearable ECG system selected for Stanford Medicine...

    Volta Medical secures multimillion Euro series B funding round

    Enrolment begins in trial to assess efficacy and safety of abelacimab...

    Johnson & Johnson completes Abiomed acquisition

    Measurement of left atrial mechanical function found to improve stroke prediction

    Cardiology societies urge rethink of randomised controlled trial design

    Field Medical and CardioNXT to collaborate on 3D integrated PFA therapy

    Biotronik announce first patient enrolment for BIO-CONDUCT Solia S pacing lead...

    EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation

    UK regulator approves dapagliflozin for use in heart failure across the...

    ESC warns of cardiac device shortage due to implementation of MDR...

    Ultromics EchoGo Heart Failure AI solution gains FDA clearance

    medtronic

    Medtronic completes enrolment in pulsed field ablation catheter trial for patients...

    Study reveals low reconnection rate with large antral lesion at PW...

    “More research needed” before smartwatches are promoted for heart rhythm disorder...

    Swiss parliament votes to accept US FDA-approved medical devices

    Abbott to receive multiple CES 2023 awards for neurostimulation and pacemaker...

    Catheter ablation shown to reduce mortality and hospitalisation in patients with...

    heartbeam

    HeartBeam granted patent for electrocardiogram smartwatch that detects MI and arrhythmias

    Abbott receives Health Canada approval for Aveir VR leadless pacemaker

    Shared decision-making tool reduces decision conflict and patient regret in use...

    Study compares risk of dementia in AF patients undergoing catheter ablation...

    CVRx launches new version of neuromodulation device intended to treat heart...

    Ablation as first-line treatment cuts AF progression compared to antiarrhythmic drugs

    RELIEF clinical study to assess use of Cardioform septal occluder for...

    AF screening strategy “would save societal costs”

    Health economic analysis finds benefit to AF screening with Zio XT...

    cathvision

    Study of Signal Complexity algorithm for AF detection launched

    Acutus acheives milestone in sale of left-heart access portfolio to Medtronic

    Boston begins European launch of LUX-Dx insertable cardiac monitor

    First patients treated in study of Globe pulsed field ablation system

    Apixaban associated with lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in AF patients...

    Johnson & Johnson is to acquire Abiomed

    Adagio Medical announces patient enrolment in PARALELL trial

    LeAAPS trial to explore benefit of left atrial appendage occlusion in...

    AccurKardia and Mawi link up to add automated ECG analytics for...

    Rates of stroke and embolism lower with apixaban compared to rivaroxaban

    medtronic

    Medtronic gains expanded labelling for SelectSecure cardiac lead

    Catheter ablation of AF “increased cerebral blood flow”, observational study finds

    Heliostar radiofrequency balloon ablation catheter gets European launch

    Cardiac mapping system “reduces procedural duration and fluoroscopy use”

    Smartwatch detection of AF “more challenging in patients with pre-existing cardiac...

    AI algorithm identifies hidden AF cases in screening study

    Puzzle Medical wins 2022 TCT Shark Tank innovation competition

    Medtronic receives FDA clearance for expanded paediatric indication of Linq II...

    TCT 2022: Amulet occluder keeps pace with Watchman at three years

    Study warns of “low quality” ICD information available in online videos

    Researchers find link between COVID-19 and new-onset AF

    AHA calls for action to improve care following CIED infection

    Ra Medical Systems and Catheter Precision agree merger

    Vascade vascular and venous closure devices gain CE mark

    Results of cuffless blood pressure monitor presented at AHA Hypertension Sessions

    Biotronik ties in with AliveCor on heart rhythm monitoring technology

    IMPACT II trial expands to USA following FDA exemption approval

    Findings of vMAP study detail accuracy of cardiac mapping technology

    Atrian

    AtriAN initiates second trial of pulsed field ablation in cardiothoracic surgery...

    Biosense Webster launches Octaray mapping catheter

    New DAPT labelling approved for Watchman FLX device

    LifeTech gains medical insurance coverage for clinical trial of LAmbre LAA...

    ESC 2022: Findings of CAPLA trial “do not support inclusion of...

    Study looks at efficacy of AI-based EGM analysis tool

    ESC 2022: Risk score predicts mortality for AF patients after TAVI

    Medtronic adds cardiac mapping platform through Affera acquisition

    Centauri pulsed electric field system gains CE mark approval

    EV ICD

    ESC 2022: Favourable results for Medtronic’s EV ICD system in pivotal...

    ESC 2022: Smartphone screening doubles AF detection rate in eBRAVE-AF

    ESC 2022: AI outshines sonographer echocardiogram assessment in EchoNet-RCT

    ESC 2022: Guidelines call for public engagement in tackling sudden cardiac...

    Merit Medical launches SafeGuard Focus Cool compression device

    FDA approves clinical trial of SERF ablation for VT patients

    ESC 2022: Medical cannabis users “at elevated risk” of arrhythmia

    Recent AF diagnosis and multiple comorbidities warrants early rhythm control strategy

    NICE recommends use of KardiaMobile to measure QT interval in people...

    diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea

    AHA scientific statement offers insight into sleep-disordered breathing and its link...

    cathvision

    CathVision secures US$7.2 million in funding to advance EP recording technology

    First-in-man study yields promising results for saline-enhanced radio frequency VT ablation

    OSYPKA AG gains CE mark for class III pacing electrode

    Speaker line-up announced for HRX digital health meeting

    “Worrisome” rise in cardiovascular disease predicted out to 2060

    Genetic “cure” for cardiomyopathy is selected as winner of Big Beat...

    Cryocure-2 study reports 85% freedom from AF at one year

    First patient enrolled in RESTORE-1 clinical trial

    Japanese approval of Acutus imaging and mapping systems

    iRhythm’s ZEUS system gains US FDA approval

    Acutus Medical makes senior appointment

    Analysis sets out generalisability of EAST-AFNET 4 trial findings

    Boston Scientific partners with Telefónica España to enhance remote support capabilities

    New funding for research to examine use of blood pressure cuffs...

    Stereotaxis submits CE mark application for MAGiC catheter

    Abbott’s Ensite X mapping system available in Canada

    Biotronik uses remote support feature for ICM implants

    ablation

    Catheter ablation “economically attractive” compared to drug therapy for AF

    CardiNor agrees US distribution agreement with IBL-America

    heartbeam

    HeartBeam expands software platform to cover unstable angina

    Acutus closes sale of left-heart access portfolio to Medtronic

    AF after surgery is linked to an increased risk of heart...

    Acutus launches expanded suite of left-heart access products

    Thromboembolic cerebral events ‘rare’ in patients undergoing PFA

    Deep-learning model could predict AF after 24-hour ECG monitoring

    New guidance issued on screening for sudden cardiac death in athletes

    German GALLERY registry reports on safety and efficacy of laser lead...

    CONFORM pivotal trial of CLAAS system begins enrolment

    TVT 2022: DAPT after Watchman FLX LAAO is comparable to currently...

    Air pollution exposure may heighten risk of ventricular arrhythmias in ICD...

    First patient treated in HEAL-IST clinical trial

    FDA approves Abbott’s Aveir leadless pacemaker

    Meta-analysis reveals “global collateral damage” of pandemic on cardiovascular care

    HRS 2022: S-ICD can be considered as an alternative to transvenous...

    HRS 2022: Registry data support role of cardioneural ablation to address...

    First patients enrolled in IMPACT II study

    FDA approval granted for inHEART 3D imaging analysis software

    Cordella meets safety and efficacy endpoints in SIRONA 2 clinical trial

    HRS 2022: Same day discharge “benefits AF ablation patients”

    HRS 2022: AI-based app used to detect left-ventricular dysfunction

    FDA clears ECGenius high-fidelity, low-noise electrophysiology recording technology

    Ceryx Medical bionic device

    Ceryx Medical raises seed funding for its bionic pacing device

    HRS 2022: Trio of studies demonstrate positive outcomes of CSP for...

    HRS 2022: Aggressive blood pressure control reduces risk of left ventricular...

    Amplatzer Amulet

    Abbott announces US availability of Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath for Amulet...

    New data from STROKE AF trial shared at HRS 2022

    CathVision completes enrolment in ECGenius study

    medtronic

    Medtronic names Laura Mauri as new chief scientific, medical and regulatory...

    AI algorithms to be added to Medtronic’s LINQ II ICMs in...

    Fitbit’s PPG algorithm gains FDA clearance

    Study results “offer great promise for using smartwatches for arrhythmia screening”

    Boston expands digital offering with European launch of Heart Connect

    FEops Heartguide receives FDA clearance for LAAO planning capabilities

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    Trio of studies on Zio AF detection patch presented at ACC.22

    FDA approval for Abbott’s Aveir VR leadless pacemaker

    EHRA 2022: GPs back routine AF screening

    EHRA 2022: ECG reading could pinpoint COVID-19 patients at high risk

    EHRA 2022: Overweight patients at greater risk of AF recurrence

    ACC.22: Analysis shows low rate of device removal in case of...

    EHRA 2022: PROFID points to role for CMR in predicting sudden...

    implantable cardioverter defibrillators

    EHRA 2022: New guidance seeks to prevent cardiac device interference

    EHRA 2022: Experts preach caution on “over-the-counter” heart rhythm monitoring devices

    SafeCross transseptal balloon gets first commercial use

    Updated cardiac mapping system among Philips’ EHRA 2022 offering

    GE Healthcare ties in with AliveCor for remote ECG management

    Algorithm could enhance prevention of sudden cardiac arrest

    Black and Hispanic Minority

    Racial minorities less likely to receive CPR

    Kirigami

    Kirigami meets electrocardiology: an electrocardiogram monitor app is born

    Poland establishes its first robotic electrophysiology unit

    Analysis reveals impact of kidney function on antithrombotic therapy bleeding risk

    atrial fibrillation

    AF Symposium 2022: Lower pulmonary vein to left atrium volume ratio...

    Expert group sets out principles for device-led hypertension trials

    AF Symposium 2022: Latest evidence for lattice tip catheter ablation strategies...

    dia imaging analysis

    DiA Imaging Analysis announces partnership with Healthcare Technology to expand AI...

    Remote blood pressure monitoring beneficial for stroke survivors in under-resourced areas

    Hospitals trial AI-backed technology to speed up arrhythmia diagnosis

    Study shows improved AF detection using MCOT patch and implantable loop...

    Telehealth accessible for diverse paediatric electrophysiology patient population

    Researchers warn of safety risk to ICDs from mobile devices

    ablation

    Same-day discharge for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation deemed safe and...

    CRT 2022: SURPASS registry shows low rate of adverse events associated...

    Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trial leadership positions

    Partnership to promote wearable tech in cardiology trials

    Physcological stress linked with initiation and potentiation of AF

    ablation

    Hot balloon ablation and cryoballoon ablation deemed effective for AF treatment 

    Siemens introduces “integrated” cath lab imaging system, Artis icono biplane

    Abbott’s CardioMEMS HF system receives FDA approval for use in earlier-stage...

    Freezor cardiac cryoablation catheters approved to treat paediatric AVNRT

    UK study shows lack of awareness over signs of arrhythmia

    Robert Califf to return as US FDA commissioner

    Kazunori Toyoda

    Alternative timing method for direct oral anticoagulants following ischaemic stroke with...

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of Baylis Medical Company

    UCSD is the first hospital to offer vMap arrhythmia mapping software

    coremap

    CoreMap finalises US$23 million financing

    Ceryx Medical bionic device

    Ceryx Medical launches Cysoni bionic device for respiratory sinus arrhythmia

    Second phase of ASCENT ASD trial begins

    Corvia atrial shunt fails to reduce heart failure events in REDUCE...

    First patient receives Aveir dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

    Breakthrough designation granted to CardiaAMP cell therapy system for heart failure...

    Same-day discharge could become the standard strategy following LAAO

    AliveCor launches credit card sized ECG device

    FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical...

    Philips launches at-home 12-lead ECG integrated solution for decentralised clinical trials

    Study shares success of complete PVI using only pulsed field ablation 

    Contact force-guided ablation for typical atrial flutter does not reduce recurrent...

    Study provides “clear evidence” that alcohol is a risk factor for...

    af

    Philips supports AHA’s CIED infection campaign

    Atrian

    AtriAN Medical present results of Neural AF trial at AF Symposium...

    MicroPort CRM approved in Japan for Alizea bluetooth pacemaker

    EnSite X EP cardiac mapping platform gains US FDA approval

    Japanese reimbursement approval for Micra AV TPS

    Medtronic to acquire Affera

    Khaldoun Tarakji

    Khaldoun Tarakji joins Medtronic’s cardiac ablation division

    NICE approves KardiaMobile for AF detection in patients with suspected paroxysmal...

    Endotronix announces FDA approval for PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial design change

    First patients treated using Adagio Medical’s pulsed field cryoablation system

    First US hospitals to treat patients using AI ablation software

    US physicians “among nation’s first” to implant neurostimulator technology for advanced...

    First patient treated in SPHERE PerAF trial

    EMPAKT CHF trial points to change in assessment acute heart failure...

    Kardium Globe PFA

    First-in-man procedures performed with Globe PFA system

    Implicity receives FDA clearance for AI-Powered ECG analyser

    LifeTech and Medtronic extend HeartTone partnership

    Patients undergoing robotic ablation found to have reduced incidence of silent...

    Disparities found in management of hospitalised patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 

    Philips expands cardiac ultrasound portfolio

    SyMap Medical closes US$100 million financing round

    Survey: Bullying “commonly experienced” by UK cardiology trainees

    Restore Medical announces preliminary results from first-in-human use of ContraBand

    Trial underway to evaluate “modular” cardiac rhythm management  system

    Patients receiving CIEDs “at higher risk” for persistent opioid use

    Canon announces introduction of new AI-based cardiac CT diagnostic technology

    AcQForce PFA-CE study begins for focal PFA therapy to treat atrial...

    Cardiologs’ AI receives FDA clearance for paediatric use

    ESC publishes pandemic guidance on diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease

    Cardialen gets FDA approval for study of its Multipulse Therapy for...

    AF risk increases during the first year after breast cancer diagnosis in...

    AHA 2021: Fitbit shows promise for detection of AF

    HeartVista receives FDA clearance for use of its AI software on...

    Aveir meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints in Leadless II IDE...

    AF

    Patients with both atrial fibrillation and diabetes less likely to notice...

    Caption Health and Ultromics partner to increase availability of heart disease...

    Vektor Medical’s vMap receives FDA 510(k) clearance

    Patients more likely to survive a cardiac arrest in the operating...

    Medtronic announces 2045 net zero emissions ambition to combat climate change

    Philips expands its cardiac diagnostics and monitoring portfolio with Cardiologs acquisition

    TCT 2021: SWISS-APERO trial finds lower rate of peri-device leak in...

    TCT 2021: LAAC remains non-inferior to NOAC for cardiovascular events at...

    Vuno’s AI-based ECG analysis software gains breakthrough designation

    Non-invasive technique could detect thrombosis caused by AF

    Study finds no link between hydroxychloroquine and QTc interval prolongation in...

    CHANGE AFib to explore impact of early treatment of AF

    cathvision

    First patients enrolled in PVISION study of PVI analyser

    AI algorithm learns to predict heart failure through subtle ECG changes

    Ethnic and racial minority cardiologists face professional discrimination and exclusion

    Study shows safety and efficacy of robotic-guided ablation to treat paediatric...

    Baylis Medical Company to sell its cardiology business to Boston Scientific

    Study highlights temporal relationship between AF and stroke

    Vascade MVP vascular closure system gains same-day discharge labelling for AF...

    FDA monitoring gender differences in outcomes with LAAO devices

    Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman gains FDA approval

    First post-approval procedures performed using Heliostar balloon ablation catheter

    HRX digital health event moved to September 2022

    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Shrinking ECG waveforms can predict worsening health of COVID-19 and influenza...

    Continuous heart rhythm monitoring “does not prevent strokes in those at...

    APAF-CRT: Ablation and CRT beat drug therapy in permanent AF patients...

    Targeting atrial fibrosis in AF patients with low levels of disease...

    HRC 2021 to focus on multidisciplinary heart rhythm care

    First patients enrolled in SPACE-AF study

    QardioDirect adds ambulatory cardiac monitoring to diagnose AF

    VitalConnect launches updated version of VistaCenter for remote cardiac monitoring

    Medtronic

    Medtronic leads pilot programme to address disparities in sudden cardiac arrest...

    Zoll signs agreement to acquire Itamar Medical

    CERTITUDE registry data shed light on home monitoring of cardiac devices

    Stereotaxis and Microport EP announce Chinese market partnership

    ESC 2021: AliveCor touts results of KardiaMobile 6L in AF detection...

    Cardiomatics raises US$3.2 million to expand cloud AI tool for ECG...

    ESC 2021: Edoxaban shown to be noninferior to warfarin for adverse...

    ESC 2021: Real-world data show reduction in complications with Micra leadless...

    ESC 2021: Initial data from inspIRE clinical trial released

    atrial fibrillation

    New ESC guidelines on cardiac pacing and CRT published

    Amplatzer Amulet

    ESC 2021: Abbott’s Amulet occluder shows promise against Watchman device in...

    ESC 2021: GUIDE-HF shows reduction in heart failure hospitalisations using CardioMEMS

    ESC 2021: Drones touted as the future of defibrillator delivery

    ESC 2021: New guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute...

    ESC 2021: ACTIVE-AF finds benefits for exercise programme in AF patients

    Ultromics completes US$33 million Series B funding round

    FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Impella ECP

    CardioNXT gains FDA marketing clearance for heart treatment delivery platform

    Algorithm predicts heart failure hospitalisations

    Night shift work may be linked to increased risk of AF

    Amplatzer Amulet

    Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet gains US FDA approval

    Acutus receives FDA and CE mark approvals for AcQMap 8

    Human-monitored ECG outperforms AI in detection of significant arrhythmias

    Caption Health gains NTAP authorisation from CMS for AI-guided ultrasound platform

    Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials

    Tyrx envelope shown to be cost effective in European healthcare markets

    HRS 2021: Early rhythm control benefits AF patients with heart failure

    HRS 2021: CABANA analysis points to economic case for catheter ablation

    HRS 2021: Early VT catheter ablation beats medical therapy in patients...

    HRS 2021: DOACs reduce risk of stroke in patients undergoing left...

    Abbott launches Jot Dx ICM in the USA

    AccuRhythm AI algorithms gain US FDA clearance

    AliveCor and Acutus partner for post-market study

    AngelMed launches its Guardian device in the USA

    Affera’s SpherePVI gets first-in-human use

    MicroPort enters into Series C financing agreements

    Tyrx Envelope is effective at reducing infections in CIED patients with...

    Cardiac rehabilitation reduces rehospitalisation, death in ICD recipients

    “No evidence” to link moderate coffee consumption with arrhythmia risk

    TVT 2021: Two-year PINNACLE FLX results report low rate of ischaemic...

    Ancora Heart secures US$80 million in financing

    Research highlights AF risk factors for HCM patients

    First patients treated with reSept ASD occluder in IDE trial

    AliveCor gains US FDA clearance for KardiaMobile 6L to calculate patients’...

    FDA approval for SafeCross transseptal RF system

    CABANA trial shows favourable results for catheter ablation among ethnic minority...

    Adagio’s ultra-low temperature cryoablation system in first-in-human use

    First patient treated with VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter

    Vaccine myocarditis risk “far outweighed” by COVID-19 infection

    Boston acquires remaining shares of Farapulse

    Medtronic launches app-based study to probe relationship between AF disease burden...

    AngelMed gains FDA approval for enhanced real-time cardiac monitor for ACS...

    AHA statement on AF and HFrEF positive for catheter ablation

    The HeartLight Excalibur Balloon used with the HeartLight X3 system

    CardioFocus receives Japanese approval for HeartLight X3

    Medtronic's Arctic Front Advance cryoballoon

    Expanded FDA approval for Medtronic’s Arctic Front cryoablation catheter

    Heart Rhythm Society names new chief strategy officer

    ESC president urges vigilance over signs of cardiac arrest following Christian...

    Remote heart failure monitoring platform offered to Imperial College patients

    Bluetooth-equipped pacemakers receive CE mark approval

    Vaccination centre screening campaign reports success at “opportunistic” AF detection

    RAFT-AF fails to show benefit of AF ablation in heart failure...

    Pulmonary artery proportional pulse pressure monitoring could improve survival for heart...

    GE Healthcare and ACC partner to advance AI in cardiology

    Medtronic announces publication of STROKE AF trial results

    Amplatzer Amulet

    Abbott’s Amplatzer steerable delivery sheath gains EU and Canadian approvals

    global registry of HVAD thoracotomy implants announced by Medtronic

    Medtronic stops sale of its HVAD system

    Siemens Healthineers receives CE mark for the ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE...

    Abiomed acquires breakthrough device company preCARDIA

    Implicity and MicroPort CRM partner for US distribution agreement

    Wearables study shows physical activity reduces AF risk

    MDR comes into effect across EU

    iRhythm gains two FDA approvals for updates to its Zio system

    Cardiomatics partners for tool to analyse ECG signals from paediatric patients

    FDA issues public warning over interference from consumer electricals on implanted...

    ACC.21: Pandemic has seen burnout “double” among cardiology professionals

    ACC.21: Registry data show low rate of stroke at one year...

    ACC.21: LAAO after heart surgery offers “new paradigm” for stroke prevention...

    AI allows early diagnosis of low ejection fraction in primary care

    Single-shot pulsed-field ablation yields “excellent” PVI durability

    Acutus Medical announces CE mark approval for suite of EP products

    Hostile environment: Cardiologists report high prevalence of discrimination and harassment in...

    Galaxy Medical and Japan Lifeline enter distribution agreement for pulsed electric...

    Cardiology trainees require training to adapt to shift towards telemedicine

    Abbott initiates trial focusing on twin AF and heart failure treatments

    pier lambiase subcutaneous icds

    EHRA 2021: Subcutaneous ICDs maintain cardioversion efficacy of 98% across five-year...

    AtriCure’s EPi-Sense system approved by US FDA for treatment of long-standing...

    Hospitalised COVID-19 patients at risk of developing heart failure

    emma svennberg atrial fibrillation screening

    EHRA 2021: Efforts should be made to increase participation in atrial...

    EHRA 2021: Study advocates screening ICD patients for depression and anxiety

    Smartphone ECG screening app aided detection of AF among American Indians

    EHRA 2021: Diabetic patients could be screened for AF during foot...

    Oxford study to assess smart devices for AF detection

    AcQCross transseptal crossing devices gain US FDA clearance

    MultiPulse therapy “shows promise” in the treatment of AF

    Report aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of SVT

    COVID-19 “lays the foundation for a digital shift in cardiovascular care”

    Charity targets vaccine centres for opportunistic AF screening campaign

    ACC launches NCDR EP device implant registry

    US enrolment in AcQForce Flutter IDE clinical trial commences

    Dipti Itchhaporia begins term as ACC president

    DOACs show better safety and effectiveness versus warfarin in patients with...

    One in three female cardiologists report unwanted advances

    US FDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for AF ECG analysis platform

    Daiichi Sankyo leads partnership to improve access to at-home AF diagnostics

    Mavacamten granted US FDA new drug application

    Higher procedural volume linked to better outcomes for LAAO

    Index-beat approach improves diagnosis of heart failure in AF patients

    Medtronic

    Medtronic receives CE mark for catheter system and cardiac pacing lead...

    Qardio receives US FDA clearance for QardioCore continuous ambulatory ECG

    Five-year results of Gore REDUCE clinical study published

    ACC.21 late-breaking clinical trial programme announced

    CorSystem announces first use of Bipolar Ablation Adapter

    Inflammatory heart disease “rare” among athletes with COVID-19

    ControlRad Select imaging system gains FDA market clearance

    First procedures performed in pivotal trial to evaluate PulseSelect PFA system

    AF burden at six months predictive of hard clinical outcomes in...

    Societies collaborate to develop universal heart failure definition

    Open-source platform could aid study of AF

    First patients treated in ADVENT trial of pulsed field ablation system

    iRhythm Technologies collaboration

    SCREEN-AF study results published in JAMA Cardiology

    Analysis of REVERSE trial points to CRT benefit for heart failure...

    HeartLight X3 pivotal study meets safety and efficacy endpoints

    Piccolo Medical receives US FDA clearance for SmartPICC system

    ACC.21 switches to a virtual-only meeting

    Urgent action needed to address growing burden of heart failure

    RhythMedix releases its next-generation wearable cardiac telemetry monitor

    MicroPort Academy CRM launched to aid training in cardiac pacing therapy

    Global heart failure cases soar since 1990

    New recommendations issued on antithrombotic treatment of AF patients undergoing PCI

    MedLumics closes on financing round and makes board appointment

    CardiacSense’s AF monitoring watch gains CE mark

    Philips completes acquisition of cardiac diagnostics specialist BioTelemetry

    “Strong evidence” of a causal link between high blood pressure and...

    B-Secur receives FDA clearance for its HeartKey EKG/ECG technology

    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    AF Symposium 2021: Experts debate early ablation strategy in AF

    AF Symposium 2021: HARTCAP-AF supports hybrid over catheter ablation

    AF Symposium 2021: Studies explore lattice-tip catheter strategies for AF

    AI-enabled mobile device rapidly and accurately determines QTc

    AF Symposium 2021: Hybrid, multidisciplinary therapy superior to catheter ablation for...

    Medtronic receives FDA approval for DiamondTemp ablation system

    AF Symposium 2021: Live case from ECLIPSE-AF study to feature

    AF Symposium 2021: Early results of CathVision Cube to be announced

    AF Symposium 2021: Two cases highlight Acutus’ mapping technology

    Farapulse gains CE mark for its pulsed field ablation system

    RHYTHM AI announces latest publication of data backing its STAR Mapping...

    Cardialen awarded US$2.8 million grant for study of low-energy cardioversion in...

    Kardium Globe PFA

    Kardium secures financing to advance Globe mapping and ablation system

    Richer European countries have higher AF death rates than their less...

    Aktiia’s wrist-mounted blood pressure monitor gains CE mark

    InCarda Therapeutics announces enrolment of first US patient in phase 2...

    Boston Scientific to acquire Preventice Solutions

    Wearables offer “great potential” in AF screening but physicians cautious over...

    Regular alcohol consumption linked to increased AF risk

    Volta Medical secures €23 million in financing round

    ACC.21 to offer remote COVID-19 screening

    Warning over smartphone interference inhibiting ICD therapy

    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

    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    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

    AF

    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...

    atrial fibrillation

    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

    early rhythm control

    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 Globe PFA

    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 [email protected] 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...