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IMPLANTED suggests link between physical activity and atrial arrhythmias in heart failure patients
16th March 2018
Sudden death predictor identifies ICD candidates in new ESC Guidelines
9th September 2014
First trial of oral anticoagulant to prevent recurrent stroke due to a blood...
15th December 2014
St Jude Medical launches trial of Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage occluder
8th September 2016
AHA 2020: InCarda announces presentation of INSTANT trial data
16th November 2020
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22nd October 2019
Biotronik introduces the world’s first and only implantable defibrillators eligible for...
25th November 2011
EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation
22nd May 2019
FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical...
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First AF patient treated in US IDE study evaluating QDot Micro...
4th March 2019
Hansen Medical to highlight Sensei Robotic Catheter System and new Artisan...
30th April 2013
TCT 2022: Amulet occluder keeps pace with Watchman at three years
19th September 2022
Cardiac sympathetic denervation helps to reduce sustained ventricular tachycardia and ICD...
8th August 2017
US societies call for greater protection against radiation in cath labs
15th July 2026
First patient enrolled in RECOVER IV randomised trial of Impella in...
27th November 2023
Substrate based ablation superior than conventional ablation of stable clinical ventricular...
12th May 2014
J&J MedTech receives US FDA approval for Varipulse PFA platform in...
8th November 2024
One month of post-stent anticoagulation found to be as effective as...
11th November 2025
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19th March 2021
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29th November 2016
FDA approves first ICD to be evaluated in US clinical trials...
14th March 2014
Stereotaxis releases second generation V-CAS Deflect system in Europe
27th July 2016
Music triggers individualised cardiac response
21st May 2020
Stereotaxis robotic navigation systems installed in Phoenix and Helsinki
14th September 2020
Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics initiates first-in-man CE mark trial to study new...
25th March 2011
AHA 2024: OPTION trial reports positive outcomes for Watchman FLX at...
19th November 2024
Study results show significant overall cost savings with St Jude Medical...
10th May 2014
Optical mapping used to assess effect of hydroxychloroquine on heart rhythm
11th June 2020
New data reaffirm safety and effectiveness of Boston’s Farapulse PFA platform...
15th April 2026
AliveCor launches atrial fibrillation algorithm detector for its Heart Monitor
26th January 2015
Women more likely to experience long-term anxiety after cardiac arrest
28th March 2023
PARADIGM-HF trial results of LCZ696 for heart failure to be presented...
18th August 2014
Simple test predicts obstructive sleep apnoea in patients hospitalised for heart...
9th September 2015
Biotronik announces it will solely supply proprietary DX models for new...
13th February 2024
Philips launches at-home 12-lead ECG integrated solution for decentralised clinical trials
26th January 2022
First US patient implant with the Nanostim leadless pacemaker
6th February 2014
First patient enrolled in AtriCure postoperative atrial fibrillation study
18th February 2016
Niobe system to be presented at Japan Heart Rhythm meeting
23rd July 2014
Philips introduces enhanced HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator
13th March 2012
Next generation Ellipse and Assura ICDs and CRT-Ds get CE mark...
9th May 2013
First US patients undergo full-body MRI scans with Biotronik DX system...
10th July 2014
HeartSciences announces publication of clinical study results
13th April 2018
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Impella ECP
19th August 2021
Cardiologists expose concerns regarding battery life of cardiac implantable electronic devices
4th February 2016
Simultaneous TAVI and left atrial appendage closure is feasible
28th August 2018
NuVera announces successful first-in-human use of NuVision ICE catheter
6th July 2020
Radiofrequency catheter ablation shows benefits for recurrent ventricular tachycardia patients
25th May 2016
Research programme to probe causes of unexplained cardiac arrest
22nd October 2020
Volta announces US launch of AI-powered AF-Xplorer II system for complex...
10th November 2025
Shared decision-making tool reduces decision conflict and patient regret in use...
14th November 2022
Medtronic receives FDA clearance for expanded paediatric indication of Linq II...
21st September 2022
Management of atrial fibrillation still suboptimal in Europe
19th December 2013
LBBAP deemed effective and practical for cardiac resynchronisation therapy
14th April 2026
Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor receives FDA clearance and CE mark
19th February 2014
EHRA 2023: Extended ECG monitoring detects more arrhythmias in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
17th April 2023
ESC and EHRA release guide on new oral anticoagulants use
29th April 2013
Rhythmia Mapping System gets CE mark
11th May 2013
NICE publishes final draft guidance on dronedarone treating AF
27th July 2010
FDA approves Abbott’s Aveir leadless pacemaker
7th June 2022
Less than 10% of eligible older patients receive an ICD after...
30th June 2015
No benefit seen when using biomarker-based risk scores to personalise AF...
18th September 2025
Smartphone compatible ICM launches in USA
24th October 2017
FDA approves CardioMEMS heart failure system
2nd June 2014
First-in-human data demonstrate safety and efficacy of new lead for temporary...
3rd November 2016
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring “does not prevent strokes in those at...
23rd September 2021
Sudden cardiac death in sport may occur in healthy hearts
30th August 2015
Empagliflozin (Jardiance) to be studied for the treatment of people with...
21st April 2016
RELIEF clinical study to assess use of Cardioform septal occluder for...
11th November 2022
Carnation Ambulatory Monitor patch used to detect arrhythmias in COVID-19 patients
9th April 2020
EHRA 2024: Preventive ablation may hold promise for ventricular tachycardia
8th April 2024
New study has “major physiopathological and clinical implications” for the management...
16th November 2015
ACC 2017: Real-world study supports the effectiveness of the CardioMEMS HF...
21st March 2017
COVID-19: Anticoagulants may improve survival among hospitalised COVID patients
11th May 2020
Stereotaxis begins multicentre, randomised superiority study on ventricular tachycardia ablation outcomes
11th January 2016
CoreMap completes US$10.5 million financing round
17th September 2020
4WARD Coalition launches website to empower patient/healthcare provider communication
1st April 2016
Trio of studies on Zio AF detection patch presented at ACC.22
7th April 2022
AcQCross transseptal crossing devices gain US FDA clearance
14th April 2021
Health benefits of early rhythm control come with “reasonable” costs for...
28th March 2023
Atrial fibrillation linked to wider range of serious conditions than previously...
5th September 2016
Gold-tip ablation catheters create lesions 33% faster than platinum-iridium-tip catheters
5th November 2012
CONFORMAL EFS results shared out to one year at TCT 2023
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Measuring both left atrial size and the amount of left atrial...
8th November 2011
Researchers detail impact of CPR timing on likelihood of survival after...
16th February 2024
Atrial fibrillation deaths “declining”, study finds
12th August 2020
HeartLight endoscopic ablation system can now be used in Spain
10th January 2014
The American Heart Association and Heart Rhythm Society coordinate to improve...
16th October 2015
Zoll ResQCPR system receives premarket approval from the FDA
10th March 2015
Boston Scientific begins SAMURAI trial to evaluate new pacing system in...
16th April 2013
Mechanical transvenous extraction of ICD leads with a multiple venous entry-site...
24th April 2014
Selectra CRT lead delivery system gets CE mark
1st September 2011
St Jude launches Accent MRI pacemaker in Australia
15th March 2012
Estech starts patient enrolment in HISTORIC-AF European ablation study
12th December 2011
Nominal ICD settings are “probably too conservative”
18th May 2012
Sorin announces market release and first implant of next-generation CRT-D
6th July 2010
HRS 2023: SOLVE-CRT results “offer new hope for patients with hard-to-treat...
26th May 2023
GE HealthCare launches AltiX AI.i editions of its Mac-Lab, CardioLab and...
19th March 2025
Flec-SL trial proves efficacy of short-term antiarrhythmic drug treatment
18th June 2012
FDA mini-sentinel assessment confirms safety and effectiveness of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) amidst...
17th January 2018
FDA clears temporary pacing lead for use during TAVI and other...
28th October 2016
See the full shortlist for the Global Cardiovascular Awards
22nd January 2024
St Jude Medical HeartMate 3 wins CARDIOSTIM-EHRA EUROPACE 2016 Innovation Award
21st June 2016
ESC and AEPC release consensus statement on paediatric arrhythmias
18th July 2013
First Texas centre uses St Jude Medical Amplatzer Amulet
8th February 2017
Pregnancy in women with implantable cardioverter defibrillators associated with a good...
28th June 2012
First patients treated in Omny-IRE clinical trial of Omnypulse catheter
19th September 2023
Fitness linked to lower arrhythmia recurrence after AF ablation
7th August 2020
PINNACLE-AF registry shows early patterns for new atrial fibrillation treatments
21st August 2012
Biotronik launches AlCath Flutter Gold for atrial flutter treatment
19th September 2013
Stereotaxis secures US FDA approval for Magic ablation catheter
6th January 2026
First patient active with Latitude NXT Remote Patient Management System
14th June 2012
Boston Scientific announces availability of new connector system designed to simplify...
8th July 2010
€3.7m funding round completed for cardiac AI developer inHEART
6th July 2020
AliveCor announces CMS reimbursement approval for Kardia 12L ECG system
21st January 2025
Abbott receives Health Canada approval for Aveir VR leadless pacemaker
16th November 2022
Marriage reduces the risk of heart attack for men and women
31st January 2013
ESC 2021: GUIDE-HF shows reduction in heart failure hospitalisations using CardioMEMS
6th September 2021
Biotronik announces European launch of Evia HF-T pacemaker series
30th April 2012
FDA grants 510(k) clearance for InfoBionic MoMe Kardia
18th March 2016
Study finds the heart can terminate atrial fibrillation itself after local...
21st March 2018
Routine ganglionic plexus ablation “should not be performed” in advanced atrial...
6th May 2016
Holographic ablation guidance system gains US FDA clearance
6th October 2020
Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience
31st March 2020
BioMonitor 2 cardiac remote monitor launched in Europe by Biotronik
16th November 2015
Heartlight X3 gains European CE Mark
2nd April 2019
Kardium announces first clinical use of Globe Positioning System
13th November 2020
St Jude Medical launches Riata Communication website
22nd December 2011
US FDA releases draft guidance on real-world evidence and medical device...
27th July 2016
Wearable defibrillator registry (WEARIT-II) update
23rd June 2014
Sami Viskin announced as Heart Rhythm editor-in-chief
19th July 2023
Varipulse PFA system receives CE mark
29th February 2024
Copy of FDA approves dronedarone for patients with atrial fibrillation or...
10th September 2009
Abbott announces positive data on multiple pulsed field ablation and conduction...
29th April 2026
LifeSignals receives US FDA clearance for the ECG Remote Monitoring Patch
21st July 2020
Medtronic’s TYRX envelope found to be cost effective for patients at...
17th September 2020
One in three female cardiologists report unwanted advances
31st March 2021
US physicians “among nation’s first” to implant neurostimulator technology for advanced...
20th December 2021
Patients with chronic kidney disease benefit from pacing left and right...
7th December 2015
Air pollution exposure may heighten risk of ventricular arrhythmias in ICD...
9th June 2022
European network created to find sudden cardiac arrest causes and treatments
23rd June 2017
Zoll Medical acquires TherOx
25th June 2019
Lucia and Heart Rhythm Society collaborate to enhance UpBeat.org for AF...
28th January 2025
Biotronik releases Eluna 8 pacemaker in Japan
3rd December 2015
US FDA clears Corsens Cardiac Monitor
29th November 2016
Real-world data demonstrates success of SMART Pass on the S-ICD System
29th May 2018
AF Symposium 2022: Latest evidence for lattice tip catheter ablation strategies...
15th March 2022
Left atrial function measures predict atrial fibrillation
31st May 2018
HeartBeam accquires LIVMOR assets
20th March 2023
Abbott’s CardioMEMS HF system receives FDA approval for use in earlier-stage...
21st February 2022
Weight loss may increase risk of cardiac events in patients implanted...
11th March 2013
Trial underway to evaluate “modular” cardiac rhythm management system
3rd December 2021
CMS approves electrophysiology physician specialty code
14th December 2010
Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO product line; changes name to Catheter Precision
23rd June 2016
Prospective study shows KardiaMobile 6L device significantly increases arrhythmia detection versus...
20th August 2026
AtriCure appoints Scott Drake to its board of directors
9th September 2013
Ultralow temperature ablation: Results from the Cryocure I and Cryocure II...
15th June 2018
AF pattern at first diagnosis does not appear to influence post-ablation...
3rd October 2024
PURE EP System receives US FDA clearance
15th August 2018
“No serious adverse outcomes” with ICD shocks in young athletes playing...
30th November 2018
AF think tank: A move for the national registry in the...
13th March 2009
Leadless pacing shows high rate of success at six months
12th March 2020
EPIC Alliance questions sports ban for young ICD patients
3rd June 2014
Over a quarter of a million UK AF patients receiving inadequate...
15th June 2016
Early rhythm control aids recurrent stroke prevention in patients with AF
2nd March 2023
Boston Scientific to Acquire Cameron Health
9th March 2012
The American College of Cardiology and Elsevier launch a journal dedicated...
6th March 2013
Medtronic announces first patient enrolment in trial assessing VT treatment with...
4th April 2025
Many patients with ICDs do not meet criteria for use
5th January 2011
What’s hot at EHRA Europace 2013
17th May 2013
First randomised sham controlled trial of vagal nerve stimulation for heart...
16th September 2014
AI model may improve detection of atrial septal defect
17th August 2023
Systemic delivery of extracellular vesicles reduces AF in heart failure with...
14th March 2023
CABANA trial shows favourable results for catheter ablation among ethnic minority...
8th July 2021
Stereotaxis announces publication of first clinical results with MAGiC catheter
11th July 2025
NICE recommends dabigatran for prevention of stroke in AF patients
11th November 2011
HeartBeam granted European patent for signal transformation from VECG to 12-lead...
6th January 2023
Robotic electrophysiology programme opens in south eastern USA
20th March 2023
Big data analysis is “next frontier” in identifying harmful drug interactions
18th October 2016
Medtronic initiates European trial to evaluate cryoballoon ablation treatment for atrial...
9th January 2015
US FDA seeks to “modernise” clinical trials with new draft guidance
7th June 2023
First patients enrolled in VALID-ECG study of HeartBeam AIMIGo system
15th March 2024
AtriAN initiates second trial of pulsed field ablation in cardiothoracic surgery...
7th September 2022
AtriCure completes enrolment in trial assessing stroke prevention with AtriClip device
22nd July 2025
Researchers design novel micropacemaker
2nd July 2018
VivaLNK wearable ECG to be used in AF biomarkers study
23rd September 2020
London Bridge Hospital partners with Quail Digital to enhance clinical communications...
3rd March 2015
First heart failure patient treated in the UK with novel nerve-stimulation...
24th August 2012
GLORIA-AF registry to explore use of antithrombotic therapy in 56,000 patients...
23rd April 2012
AHA 2024: Five-year Amulet IDE data show similar outcomes with Amplatzer...
21st November 2024
Parents of children with serious heart defects may be at risk...
3rd February 2017
Holographic display may improve physician accuracy during cardiac ablation
27th July 2020
Puzzle Medical wins 2022 TCT Shark Tank innovation competition
29th September 2022
FDA approves apixaban to reduce the risk of stroke in AF...
7th January 2013
Stereotaxis makes European and US regulatory submissions for MAGiC catheter
8th March 2024
AF Symposium 2021: Two cases highlight Acutus’ mapping technology
29th January 2021
Anticoagulants fail to improve survival from COVID-19, Swedish study finds
2nd December 2020
US FDA approves Assurity MRI pacemaker
2nd February 2017
Biosense Webster ablation tools approved for zero fluoroscopy workflow
4th August 2023
Medtronic announces US commercial launch of OmniaSecure defibrillation lead
15th January 2026
Reveal insertable cardiac monitor led to effective diagnosis and specific treatment...
19th November 2010
St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval for the HeartMate 3...
13th October 2015
US FDA clears expanded paediatric indication for Itamar Medical WatchPAT device
1st August 2016
Stereotaxis and Philips extend development collaboration for Niobe ES and Allura...
27th January 2016
Philips’ new remote pacemaker monitoring designed to improve patient compliance
22nd November 2010
More than half of breast cancer patients develop diastolic dysfunction after...
16th July 2015
Medtronic announces new clinical data on Affera ablation technologies
27th April 2026
LifeTech gains medical insurance coverage for clinical trial of LAmbre LAA...
6th September 2022
Rhythmview system featured at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2012
5th January 2012
Heart failure found to be common in people with AF detected...
13th April 2026
Micra TPS meets global clinical trial safety and effectiveness endpoints
10th November 2015
ACC 2024: Interatrial shunt fails to meet primary endpoint in RELIEVE-HF...
12th April 2024
Biotronik announces first human implantations of LivIQ leadless pacemaker
28th January 2026
St Jude Medical introduces Japanese launch of Unify Quadra cardiac resynchronisation...
18th July 2012
New data show safety and efficacy of specifically designed implantable cardioverter...
28th May 2015
Ingenio and Advantio pacemakers receive CE mark approval for use in...
2nd August 2012
St Jude Medical completes acquisition of CardioMEMS
2nd June 2014
Biotronik Itrevia 7 HF-T resynchronisation therapy defibrillator approved in Japan for...
12th February 2016
Philips completes acquisition of cardiac diagnostics specialist BioTelemetry
9th February 2021
Clinical wearables and cardiac health apps: Trends and challenges
29th March 2018
Bystander CPR helps cardiac arrest survivors return to work
5th May 2015
GARFIELD registry shows antithrombotic agents not optimally used to prevent stroke
3rd September 2013
ACC.22: Analysis shows low rate of device removal in case of...
3rd April 2022
Development and commercialisation of andexanet alfa in Japan fully supported by...
5th April 2016
Mobile phones and smartwatches pose little risk of CIED interference
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Smartwatch detection of AF “more challenging in patients with pre-existing cardiac...
12th October 2022
MANIFEST-17k registry shows promising safety performance for PFA
8th July 2024
Dronedarone approved in the European Union for patients with atrial fibrillation
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Medtronic introduces new CareLink remote monitoring network for heart failure clinicians
14th September 2010
Experts unveil tools to improve atrial fibrillation care
11th January 2012
First of Nanostim’s leadless cardiac pacemaker systems implanted
21st December 2012
Medtronic’s Ensura MRI SureScan Pacing System receives CE mark
1st July 2010
Increased physical activity, lower BMI may lower heart failure risk
2nd March 2017
Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring post-stroke patients uncovers AF in 4.6% of patients
14th July 2020
JACC retracts OASIS trial paper
19th September 2016
First patients treated with the Centauri pulsed electric field system
15th October 2020
Cardiomyocyte product exhibits protective properties against arrhythmias and halts
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Blood potassium monitor under development to benefit patients with chronic renal...
19th December 2023
Cardiologs and MicroPort CRM partner to offer AI-based ECG system in...
1st September 2020
Partners of heart defibrillator patients more concerned about resuming sex
10th November 2015
Sensor-based electromagnetic tracking system helps to improve resynchronisation therapy implant procedures
29th July 2015
US and European approval for Medtronic’s LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor
7th July 2020
Cell therapy and high-dose ultrasound treatment may help to improve cardiac...
19th April 2013
StopAfib.org marks National AF Awareness Month by launching ‘Get in Rhythm....
9th September 2025
Phase IIb study of vanoxerine shows strong safety efficacy signals for...
22nd November 2013
Rivaroxaban superior than warfarin, ROCKET AF study shows
11th August 2011
eCardio appoints John H Untereker as new president
2nd August 2013
ESC events to continue digitally in 2021, society announces
28th October 2020
Boston Scientific welcomes new guidance on the use of cardiac technologies...
8th July 2014
Lariat device shows high rate of acute left atrial appendage closure...
15th August 2014
Study shows increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac death with...
9th November 2015
Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry helps to detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in...
30th November 2012
AHA calls for action to improve care following CIED infection
13th September 2022
First patient enrolled in the ISIS-ICD clinical study
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BIO-LIBRA study highlights impact of modern heart failure therapy on arrhythmia...
16th April 2026
Apixaban associated with lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in AF patients...
1st November 2022
Disparities found in management of hospitalised patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
9th December 2021
Endotronix announces FDA approval for PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial design change
5th January 2022
SUBCUT HF II trial reports fewer hospital days in HF patients...
11th May 2026
Virtual ACC: LivaNova highlights Vitaria data
30th March 2020
ESC 2017: Atrial fibrillation associated with a high financial, economic, and...
7th September 2017
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Application for rivaroxaban in AF patients submitted to the FDA
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Leading electrophysiologists identify four key studies that will shape arrhythmia treatment...
17th January 2020
Farapulse PFA system demonstrates superior efficacy to cryoablation catheter in paroxysmal...
31st March 2025
New drug application for edoxaban submitted in Japan
20th December 2013
AHA 2020: Active AF screening associated with significant improvement in clinical...
17th November 2020
Boston Scientific appoints Angelo Auricchio as chief medical officer for EMEA...
11th September 2024
European Heart Rhythm Association congress to become annual in 2018
23rd June 2017
Heart rate may predict survival and brain function in comatose cardiac...
30th October 2014
HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System now available in the Netherlands
26th March 2012
New study evaluating whether pacemakers with closed loop stimulation prevent reflex...
14th December 2015
Shalom Jacobovitz Named CEO of American College of Cardiology
23rd April 2013
FDA streamlines “compassionate use” application process
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Abbott completes the acquisition of St Jude Medical
5th January 2017
SMART-AF trial shows AF ablation with contact force sensing catheter is...
29th August 2014
Indirect comparison of new anticoagulants provides insight into how the drugs...
14th August 2012
ESC publishes pandemic guidance on diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease
19th November 2021
Stereotaxis completes acquisition of Robocath
13th July 2026
Regular exercise reduces AF recurrence by nearly 50% after catheter ablation,...
6th March 2026
St Jude Medical expands portfolio of MRI-compatible devices to high voltage...
13th May 2015
Pacemakers with Closed Loop Stimulation programming help to reduce recurrence of...
10th April 2017
US FDA grants Medtronic approval for extravascular defibrillator to treat abnormal...
26th October 2023
EHRA 2021: Efforts should be made to increase participation in atrial...
27th April 2021
Laza Medical announces milestone in use of AI-based heart model for...
4th September 2025
Repeat ablation with contact force sensing “does not necessarily guarantee a...
1st September 2017
Binge drinking affects heart rhythm
15th June 2018
New harmonised outcome measures for AF published
20th November 2018
Meta-analysis reveals “global collateral damage” of pandemic on cardiovascular care
1st June 2022
MINERVA shows delays of persistent atrial fibrillation progression with advanced pacing...
15th May 2014
Biotronik’s defibrillators for 3.0 Tesla and full-body MRI get CE mark...
27th May 2014
Sacubitril/valsartan now available in the UK for the treatment of HFrEF...
19th January 2016
Use of device for chest compressions compared to manual CPR does...
18th November 2013
Medtronic receives FDA approval to treat mildly symptomatic heart failure patients...
10th April 2012
Rivaroxaban to be studied with Factor Xa inhibitor antidote
6th February 2013
The World Heart Federation, Sanofi-aventis and Boehringer Ingelheim announce collaboration on...
17th February 2011
Medtronic to acquire EPIX Therapeutics
25th January 2019
Medtronic receives CE mark for three MRI-compatible cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillators
22nd February 2016
Majority of Americans unaware of effective treatment options to protect against...
12th October 2012
Vivasure Medical submits premarket approval for PerQseal Elite vascular closure device
24th June 2025
Real-world study shows effectiveness of Reveal LINQ to detect atrial fibrillation...
12th February 2015
Complete pulmonary vein isolation more effective in atrial fibrillation treatment
1st July 2013
ESC 2022: Medical cannabis users “at elevated risk” of arrhythmia
22nd August 2022
FDA approves Iperia MR conditional cardiac resynchronisation defibrillators
4th May 2016
FDA clears first medical device accessory for Apple Watch
30th November 2017
AHA 2024: Three trials shed new light on AF ablation outcomes
5th December 2024
Royal Brompton Hospital installs UK’s first Magnetom Cima.X MRI system
23rd July 2024
APAF-CRT: Ablation and CRT beat drug therapy in permanent AF patients...
23rd September 2021
Cardiomatics raises US$3.2 million to expand cloud AI tool for ECG...
7th September 2021
CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...
24th March 2020
Stereotaxis announces first US commercial mapping procedures with Magic Sweep catheter
4th September 2025
Comprehensive consensus document on lead management published
19th September 2017
Medtronic launches Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system in the USA
5th December 2023
Results of head-to-head comparison of patch-based arrhythmia monitors announced
16th May 2018
Vascade MVP XL vascular closure system gets expanded labelling
13th April 2026
Sodium channel blocker test has poor prognostic value in asymptomatic patients...
1st March 2012
FDA proposes ban on most powdered medical gloves
22nd March 2016
GE HealthCare to acquire AI ultrasound developer Caption Health
10th February 2023
FDA panel recommends approval of Medtronic’s Revo MRI SureScan Pacing System
22nd March 2010
Gore enters into agreement for acquisition of Conformal Medical
5th January 2026
Efforts needed to improve cardiovascular research in Africa
17th August 2023
First peer-reviewed ICD implantation video is published in JoVE
5th March 2012
TOCCASTAR IDE study of TactiCath force-sensing ablation catheter (Endosense) is launched
17th January 2011
Adagio closes US$42.5 million Series E financing
13th November 2020
UK’s NICE supports improved commissioning for anticoagulation therapy for adults
15th May 2013
Artificial intelligence can predict AF and mortality from ECGs
22nd November 2019
ESC 2022: Smartphone screening doubles AF detection rate in eBRAVE-AF
28th August 2022
Laguna Pharmaceuticals initiates phase 3 study of vanoxerine in atrial fibrillation...
17th September 2015
Medtronic first to receive FDA approval for MR-conditional CRT-Ds
5th February 2016
Acutus Medical makes senior appointment
22nd July 2022
Johnson & Johnson acquires Laminar
30th November 2023
Optisure high voltage leads classified as Class 1 Advisory by US...
27th January 2016
Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO technology, changes company name to Catheter Precision
25th May 2016
Stressful duties linked with risk of sudden cardiac death among police...
18th November 2014
First Texas facility uses Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacing system
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Luminize demonstrates safety and efficacy at 30 days
10th April 2019
Optical stimulation may offer a new way to control heart function
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Exercise may protect older women from atrial fibrillation
21st August 2014
HRS establishes new advocacy organisation to address needs of electrophysiologists and...
23rd October 2024
ESC 2017: New subanalysis highlights benefits of edoxaban over warfarin in...
7th September 2017
TomTec introduces 2D Cardiac Performance Analysis MR software solution for cardiac...
31st January 2012
Remote monitoring of ICD patients improves care
25th March 2014
Rome to host ESC Congress for the first time
5th February 2014
NOAC therapy leads to increased risk of ischaemic events following TAVI...
20th June 2019
HeartBeam announces US FDA clearance for at-home, high-fidelity heart monitoring technology
18th December 2024
STS recommends surgical ablation as an “effective” treatment for atrial fibrillation
20th December 2016
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5th November 2015
US Senate introduces legislation to streamline Medicare beneficiary access to breakthrough...
6th June 2016
Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system gains US FDA approval
31st January 2024
HeartLight expands its availability to more than 100 hospitals globally
18th June 2019
Low referral rates and treatment disparities lead to underuse of ICDs...
23rd May 2019
Reduced radiation exposure associated with Stereotaxis’ Niobe system
2nd June 2016
Daiichi Sankyo leads partnership to improve access to at-home AF diagnostics
22nd March 2021
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26th July 2017
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17th September 2020
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17th June 2013
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13th September 2021
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4th April 2012
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14th October 2021
Funding for Neptune left ventricular assist device
12th July 2018
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27th January 2014
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23rd September 2021
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16th March 2020
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26th March 2026
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5th March 2025
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8th May 2026
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27th August 2023
US$50 million raised for SOLVE-CRT study on wireless CRT technology
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21st May 2020
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2nd March 2017
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17th September 2013
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14th August 2025
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21st April 2015
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IMPLANTED suggests link between physical activity and atrial arrhythmias in heart...
16th March 2018
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13th May 2020
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9th November 2022
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5th October 2015
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5th February 2013
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15th May 2013
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23rd September 2020
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16th November 2020
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28th March 2025
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18th October 2017
Mediterranean diet without low-fat element reduces cardiovascular events
28th July 2016
ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition
28th August 2018
LivaNova pulls out of cardiac rhythm management
21st November 2017
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7th July 2011
US FDA approve HeartMate 3 heart pump advanced heart failure patients...
1st November 2018
Chinese electrophysiology market to grow approximately 20% in 2013
13th September 2013
Biotronik receives FDA clearance on BioMonitor III
15th July 2019
PARCADIA study starts patient enrolment
31st August 2012
Viva cardiac resynchronisation therapy-pacemaker now available in Europe
2nd May 2014
Vivek Reddy on the final outcomes of PREVAIL and PROTECT-AF
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9th May 2013
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14th May 2012
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4th September 2017
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4th January 2016
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2nd August 2016
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22nd August 2014
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2nd October 2018
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17th January 2018
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9th May 2019
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8th May 2024
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23rd September 2015
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24th May 2016
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29th September 2014
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2nd August 2019
FDA panel votes seven to five to recommend approval of the...
24th April 2009
One-year outcomes on stroke prevention in patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation...
19th June 2015
First patients enrolled in DEEP clinical study
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3rd July 2015
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30th April 2026
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11th November 2014
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21st December 2011
Call for more studies on new agents for atrial fibrillation
14th October 2009
First US patients treated using HeartLight X3 ablation system
17th June 2020
Medtronic announces first-in-human implant of Micra Transcatheter Pacing System
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14th November 2017
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27th February 2013
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ACQFORCE FLUTTER trial meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints
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HeartLight endoscopic ablation system available in the UK
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23rd August 2018
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US Patent Office allows AblaCor five ablation catheter-anchoring patents
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First patient implanted with the Boston Scientific INGEVITY pacing leads
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Boston Scientific to buy cerebral protection system company
20th July 2018
St Jude Medical comments on MAUDE database report about Durata Lead
26th June 2012
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31st August 2015
FDA clears Centauri ambulatory cardiac diagnostic monitor
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15th November 2021
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12th December 2022
Racial minorities less likely to receive CPR
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15th July 2019
LIVE from SNIS: Bridging therapy independently predicts haemorrhagic complications in atrial...
14th August 2020
MADIT-RIT enrols first patients
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One thousand arrhythmia patients treated using Stereotaxis robotic system
14th April 2023
Biotronik and CardioFocus partner to expand pulsed field ablation access in...
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10th November 2015
European approval for the Latitude Patient Management System
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Volta Medical’s VX1 AI software for use in AF mapping now...
10th December 2020
Institute of Medicine advices FDA to replace current 510(k) clearance process
29th July 2011
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23rd February 2015
First patient randomised in the phase 3 NODE-301 trial evaluating etripamil
10th August 2018
AliveCor partners with LifeWatch to expand into remote patient monitoring
13th January 2016
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15th January 2025
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13th June 2011
Medtronic receives CE mark for less-invasive HVAD implant procedure
30th November 2016
US FDA approves Abbott’s FlexAbility Catheter, Sensor Enabled
2nd March 2017
Medtronic Viva CRT-P gets FDA approval
26th August 2014
EHRA Proctor Programme applications now open
4th May 2016
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8th May 2012
Stereotaxis signs distribution agreement for Niobe technology in Japan
26th February 2014
Hansen Medical announces expanded protocol for the ARTISAN-AF IDE study
10th February 2015
Adults with congenital heart defects at considerably higher risk of stroke
25th November 2015
New catheter system for His bundle pacing receives US FDA clearance
29th May 2019
Complication and mortality rates for catheter ablation of AF have declined...
20th June 2023
CE mark approval granted for new St Jude Medical Quartet quadripolar...
30th March 2016
First patient implanted with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug device in ACP...
8th March 2013
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome implantable ICDs
31st January 2020
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27th August 2013
Vektor Medical launches vMap software enhancements
8th September 2023
Leading physicians launch avert-AF initiative to develop drug treatment for atrial...
25th April 2013
Physcological stress linked with initiation and potentiation of AF
23rd February 2022
Partnership to promote wearable tech in cardiology trials
27th February 2022
HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System now available in Australia
23rd August 2012
Biotronik announces CE mark approval and pilot study results for BioMonitor...
27th August 2015
Lower electrode-related complication rate for S-ICD system vs transvenous ICD leads
28th June 2013
AngelMed gains FDA approval for enhanced real-time cardiac monitor for ACS...
28th June 2021
Multicentre European study set to evaluate HeartLight system for persistent atrial...
28th June 2013
Cathy Gates named as ACC’s new CEO
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St Jude Medical launches trial of Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage...
8th September 2016
Cardiology societies urge rethink of randomised controlled trial design
19th December 2022
FDA approval for MRI-compatibility for Ellipse ICD
22nd September 2017
Physical activity may ward off heart damage
2nd May 2017
COMPASS study of Janssen’s rivaroxaban to end early for efficacy
9th February 2017
Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Apama Medical
5th October 2017
Boston Scientific initiates trial comparing left atrial appendage closure to direct...
23rd May 2019
UK hospitals pilot Abbott’s Volt pulsed field ablation system in AF...
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FDA approves dabigatran to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients
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SCREEN-AF study results published in JAMA Cardiology
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20th January 2016
iRhythm and Verily to collaborate on health management solutions for atrial...
12th September 2019
Sixty-five percent of women cardiologists experience discrimination at work, ACC survey...
4th January 2017
Multicentre study in patients shows idarucizumab reverses anticoagulant effect of dabigatran...
30th June 2015
Paradym RF implantable cardiac defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices receive...
11th May 2011
Vascade vascular and venous closure devices gain CE mark
13th September 2022
Ten per cent of heart patients may be inappropriately prescribed aspirin
26th January 2015
ESC announces hot line sessions highlights
24th July 2015
Mortality from cardiovascular disease continues to increase globally
12th December 2023
Large registry confirms promising safety performance for PFA
16th November 2023
Philips to provide defibrillators on KLM and Air France’s passenger flights
13th November 2012
First 4F MR conditional lead gets CE mark approval
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Medtronic receives FDA approval for MR-conditional quadripolar CRT pacemakers
11th May 2017
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2nd November 2018
Bleeding rates with dabigatran are not higher than bleeding rates with...
5th November 2012
Bridging during anticoagulation interruption associated with higher bleeding risk in AF...
30th January 2015
Chronic kidney disease increases risk of thromboembolism in AF
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FDA updates Class I recall of St. Jude Medical’s ICDs and...
20th October 2017
Rare severe liver injury risk warning added to dronedarone labels
19th January 2011
Vaccine myocarditis risk “far outweighed” by COVID-19 infection
30th June 2021
ACC.21 late-breaking clinical trial programme announced
10th March 2021
LivaNova and MicroPort’s Rega family receives regulatory clearance in China
28th September 2017
MultiPulse therapy “shows promise” in the treatment of AF
14th April 2021
St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval of Merlin.net
24th April 2009
Developing a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator
27th October 2017
AtaCor announces first patient treated globally in ALARION-EV pivotal trial
7th July 2026
Merit Medical launches interventional cardiac resynchronisation therapy initiative
4th May 2016
New gene identified in search for improved malignant cardiac arrhythmia therapy
26th February 2025
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4th March 2021
Boston Scientific initiates study to assess Emblem S-ICD in primary prevention...
22nd June 2015
Cluster analysis reveals “considerable heterogeneity” of atrial fibrillation
15th December 2017
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26th August 2014
Ultromics EchoGo Heart Failure AI solution gains FDA clearance
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Primary ICD therapy for patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy in NYHA class...
20th June 2019
NICE no longer recommends aspirin alone for reducing risk of stroke...
18th June 2014
Abbott receives US FDA approval to treat challenging AF cases with...
15th September 2026
FDA approval and first use of MediGuide enabled ablation catheters announced
15th August 2013
AirStrip Technologies receives CE mark for mobile patient monitoring solutions
4th January 2012
Death highest in heart failure patients admitted in January, on Friday,...
29th May 2013
Sixty-day follow-up “positive” among AF patients treated with CellFX pulsed field...
16th February 2024
Research on cardiac fibroblasts may have “profound impact” for management of...
18th October 2023
Philips supports AHA’s CIED infection campaign
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CorSystem announces first use of Bipolar Ablation Adapter
10th March 2021
Accurkardia launches AccurECG 2.0 following US FDA 510(k) clearance
9th January 2026
Implicity secures US$40 million in growth equity funding to scale AI-driven...
15th September 2026
New independent data confirms benefits of CardioMEMS HF System
4th April 2016
Are infants with supraventricular tachycardia being over treated?
21st September 2012
New technology improves atrial fibrillation detection after stroke
15th July 2019
BioCardia submits 510(k) application to US FDA for its Avance steerable...
14th December 2018
UK study shows lack of awareness over signs of arrhythmia
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Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacemaker meets initial safety and performance measures
22nd June 2015
EHRA 2023: AF patients have an average of five co-existing medical...
18th April 2023
Caption Health gains FDA approval for updates to its cardiac AI...
24th July 2020
Thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage excision found to be superior...
18th July 2018
Atrial fibrillation undertreated as one of the major risk factors for...
18th October 2011
Remote monitoring as safe as standard follow-up in pacemakers
9th December 2011
HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist system: Class I recall
23rd May 2018
Data from five US real-world trials comparing apixaban with other oral...
2nd September 2015
Fewer repeat ablations and hospitalisations with cryoballoon demonstrated in FIRE AND...
13th June 2016
Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation
23rd April 2009
Measuring outcomes after catheter ablations for AF
27th October 2017
No significant differences between Watchman and Amplatzer in first comparison
12th September 2016
ACC.21: Pandemic has seen burnout “double” among cardiology professionals
17th May 2021
Apple and Stanford Medicine launch app-based arrhythmia study
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Heart Rhythm Society launches atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest awareness...
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Sudden cardiac death in young athletes under study
13th June 2013
Vernakalant intravenous achieves better conversion to normal sinus rhythm than propafenone...
23rd September 2013
iRhythm wins AI award funding to trial Zio at NHS sites
8th September 2020
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20th March 2013
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12th July 2016
HRS 2020 Science: Packer assesses CABANA’s legacy
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Atrial fibrillation recurrence lower with sleep apnoea treatment
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AHA 2016: Combination of drug therapy and left ventricular assist device...
14th November 2016
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3rd December 2013
FDA to seek public opinion on Institute of Medicine’s 510(K) recommendations
1st August 2011
Leading heart failure doctors pledge united action to improve patient outcomes
2nd December 2015
Biotronik announces Japanese launch of injectable cardiac monitor
23rd January 2020
Medtronic gains FDA approval for PulseSelect trial
23rd January 2020
HRC 2021 to focus on multidisciplinary heart rhythm care
23rd September 2021
Biotronik gets CE mark approval for last two generations of ProMRI...
27th August 2015
eCardio opens independent diagnostic testing facility in California
5th February 2014
US FDA issues draft guidances for recommended premarket testing and labelling...
15th June 2018
Online medical information: A blessing or a curse?
23rd June 2016
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1st February 2023
People reluctant to use public defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest
25th September 2017
Catheter Precision’s VIVO 3D mapping system secures reimbursement in NHS England’s...
28th November 2023
Novel oral anticoagulants require improved safety data to challenge warfarin
29th September 2015
Arthur Moss receives Golden Lionel Award in Venice
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Moderate alcohol use associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation
18th July 2014
American College of Cardiology and American Heart association update guidelines for...
10th June 2013
Framework for the use of wearable medical devices in regulatory clinical...
19th June 2018
More work needed to “untangle reasons” for gender gap in cardiovascular...
14th December 2018
Mavacamten granted US FDA new drug application
22nd March 2021
TactiCath Quartz Force-Sensing Ablation Catheter gets CE mark approval
15th June 2012
Attune Medical granted US FDA de novo marketing authorisation for ensoETM
15th September 2023
Boston Scientific begins expansion of S-ICD system in Asia
10th April 2014
Circa Scientific announces US FDA clearance of PeriCross epicardial access kit
6th May 2025
RA Medical Systems finalises merger with Catheter Precision
10th January 2023
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27th August 2023
Epinephrine may do more harm than good for cardiac arrest patients
1st December 2014
AF Symposium 2020: Acutus Medical live streams case using AcQMap System
24th January 2020
iRhythm Technologies receives CE mark for ZIO Service and enters UK...
5th December 2014
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9th December 2022
NICE guidance gives people living with AF more treatment options
27th August 2010
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11th November 2024
Researchers identify stroke predictors in black patients
30th April 2009
Novel coating fails to prevent lead abrasions
13th August 2012
Youths with cardiac arrhythmia more likely to have ADHD or depression
21st November 2019
Childhood asthma may lead to thickening of left ventricle in adulthood
26th June 2017
Cardiac Lead Extraction Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
6th May 2014
FDA clears Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor with TruRhythm Detection
13th March 2017
Medtronic launches app-based study to probe relationship between AF disease burden...
29th June 2021
Philips to acquire cardiac monitoring specialist BioTelemetry
18th December 2020
Douglas Packer takes office as new HRS president
7th July 2010
Point-of-care testing of coagulation in patients treated with edoxaban
31st May 2018
ACC.21: LAAO after heart surgery offers “new paradigm” for stroke prevention...
15th May 2021
FDA approves devices for heart failure patients
21st September 2010
Eko receives FDA clearance for AF and heart murmur algorithms
29th January 2020
Anxiety affects high proportion of patients with an ICD
19th June 2023
J&J launches “landmark” head-to-head pulsed field ablation trial in persistent AF
28th April 2026
UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical...
20th March 2023
ESC 2020 Congress: AF associated with long-term mortality in primary PCI...
31st August 2020
Canon Medical Systems Corporation acquires Fysicon
7th March 2018
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8th August 2018
Boston Scientific launches NAVIGATE-PF study
8th April 2024
Using the American Heart Association’s seven measures for heart health may...
22nd December 2015
Global and inferior J wave amplitudes associated with recurrent ventricular fibrillation
22nd June 2012
STOP-AF shows cryoablation prevents atrial fibrillation better than drugs
6th July 2010
Mortara Instrument releases ELI 280 resting electrocardiograph
14th February 2013
Boston Scientific announces late-breaking data on Farapulse and Watchman FLX technologies...
10th September 2025
Eliquis (apixaban) meets primary and key secondary endpoints in phase III...
6th July 2011
RE-CIRCUIT data to be included in European summary of product characteristics...
19th September 2017
BIOTRONIK opens education and innovation centre in Tokyo
8th June 2018
Abbott to receive multiple CES 2023 awards for neurostimulation and pacemaker...
29th November 2022
No difference in outcomes for AF patients undergoing LAAO and TAVI...
2nd November 2023
Medtronic to acquire Affera
10th January 2022
Karl-Heinz Kuck steps down from the ESC and EHRA after fraud...
8th June 2016
Apixaban is cost-effective compared with standard of care for stroke prevention...
20th March 2014
First US patients implanted with FIRE1 remote heart failure monitoring system
12th July 2023
Abbott, Medtronic announce positive data on respective PFA systems at HRS...
1st May 2025
Valentin Fuster named editor in chief of ACC’s flagship journal
19th August 2013
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29th July 2014
Angiography could avoid coronary lesions after ablation in youngsters with a...
26th March 2009
Medtronic leads pilot programme to address disparities in sudden cardiac arrest...
14th September 2021
BioMonitor 2 released in the UK and Ireland
14th March 2016
JAHA retracts paper calling for end to cardiology diversity programmes
7th August 2020
Volta expands AF-Xplorer system’s US labelling to include TAILORED-AF trial data
19th June 2025
Spectranetics Bridge occlusion balloon cleared by the US Food and Drug...
9th February 2016
Medtronic receives CE mark for second generation MRI pacemaker
19th June 2009
Repeat ablation procedures provide “acceptable” long-term relief for AF patients
7th January 2011
Dennis, Antman to lead American Heart Association in 2014-15
1st July 2014
Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman gains FDA approval
30th September 2021
Study to evaluate novel high power, short duration modality for treatment...
16th May 2018
AHA 2020: Medtronic shares results of cryoablation studies
16th November 2020
Medtronic announces strategic investments in ICE catheter technologies
9th June 2026
IN-TIME trial results on remote monitoring published in The Lancet
15th August 2014
ICD implantation can be used for primary prevention in asymptomatic heart...
4th June 2019
Append Medical raises US$4.35 million in initial closing of extended series...
10th July 2023
Argá Medtech reports 94% lesion durability and “strong safety profile” with...
11th February 2026
Heart Rhythm Society and Association of Black Cardiologists launch 10-City Arrest...
7th February 2013
Cryoballoon faster and more effective than conventional radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal...
14th May 2014
Yoga may help as a complementary treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
24th May 2016
AI algorithm identifies hidden AF cases in screening study
29th September 2022
Impulse Dynamics announces first implantation of the Optimizer IVs device in...
22nd August 2014
St Jude Medical receives CE mark approval of the Allure Quadra...
11th December 2014
St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval of ViewFlex Xtra ICE...
17th January 2013
European registry elucidates safety outcomes of ventricular arrhythmia treatment with Affera...
7th April 2025
Cardiac Insight’s Cardea SOLO wearable ECG system selected for Stanford Medicine...
6th January 2023
Analysis sets out generalisability of EAST-AFNET 4 trial findings
21st July 2022
First patient enrolled in study of Eliquis (apixaban) in NVAF patients...
10th September 2015
Biotronik launches Edora smaller-size pacemakers
20th January 2017
FDA clears AliveCor Heart Monitor over-the-counter
11th February 2014
FDA approves Thermocool SmartTouch catheter
26th February 2014
AI helps smartwatch ECG sensors to detect structural heart disease
3rd November 2025
AliveCor announces US FDA clearance of new cardiac determinations for Kardia...
14th January 2026
Paroxysmal and non-paroxysmal AF patients benefit from repeat catheter ablation
9th October 2009
FDA approval granted for inHEART 3D imaging analysis software
25th May 2022
Abbott to acquire Topera and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics
29th October 2014
Fitbit to enrol patients in AF detection study
6th May 2020
Medtronic initiates global study examining cardiac pacing in HFpEF patients
22nd September 2025
Preliminary results of largest study comparing warfarin and dabigatran announced
4th May 2012
Galaxy Medical and Japan Lifeline enter distribution agreement for pulsed electric...
12th May 2021
American College of Cardiology says that reforms to US healthcare come...
21st September 2017
Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials
10th August 2021
Kardium announces “impressive” one-year PULSAR IDE study results with Globe PF system
1st May 2025
STAR Apollo mapping technology demonstrates 90% freedom from AF at one...
25th September 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim launches RE-VECTO global programme to explore idarucizumab use in...
16th August 2016
HRS 2017: Watchman prevents stroke even in high-risk patients: One-year follow-up...
30th May 2017
iRhythm receives CE mark for its latest generation Zio monitor system
5th January 2024
New ESC guidelines on cardiac pacing and CRT published
6th September 2021
AliveCor appoints Toby Cosgrove to board of directors
11th November 2020
New guidelines for cardiovascular disease management during pregnancy: Risk-dependent action plans...
25th September 2018
Convergent procedure building support for interdisciplinary approach to atrial fibrillation
5th June 2012
Philips launches latest version of its Azurion imaging platform
2nd September 2020
First implants in largest-ever global trial of cardiac resynchronisation therapy
28th August 2014
New positive data from investigational drug (LCZ696) for heart failure presented...
19th November 2014
FieldForce ablation system earns US FDA TAP pilot acceptance and breakthrough...
12th December 2024
LCZ696 (Entresto) gets FDA approval for heart failure treatment
8th July 2015
Bionet America introduces new ECG Cardio7
3rd October 2012
Final patient completes treatment in the RE-LY study
23rd March 2009
Biotronik launches Idova 7 ICD and CRT-D series
11th October 2013
Elderly people benefit from using implantable defibrillators
18th June 2013
First US hospitals to treat patients using AI ablation software
23rd December 2021
Acutus Medical and Biotronik announce electrophysiology alliance
21st May 2020
Abbott announces trial to assess new therapy option for stroke
3rd February 2020
New trial shows subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator is safe and effective
29th August 2013
Boston Scientific announces positive PINNACLE FLX study results
8th May 2020
Medtronic receives US FDA approval for OmniaSecure lead and announces investigational...
29th April 2025
New performance and quality measures for treating heart attack patients
27th September 2017
High power CLOSE-guided PVI “increases procedural efficiency”
23rd December 2020
Study points to potential treatment for long QT syndrome
4th May 2020
FDA provides clarification on benefit-risk determinations for medical devices guidelines
17th August 2011
Biosense Webster introduces the Thermocool SF NAV catheter with Curve Visualization...
10th May 2012
Corvia Medical InterAtrial shunt device receives CE mark
12th May 2016
Biotronik launches new pacing system analyser in Europe
7th February 2011
Worldwide multicentre experiences with HeartLight EAS to be presented at Heart...
8th May 2012
Clopidogrel and dabigatran are alternatives to warfarin
22nd January 2010
Data presented at HRS 2012 suggest Convergent Procedure ablation may restore...
17th May 2012
FDA advisory panel votes against Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System for...
2nd November 2011
First patient treated in LeAAPS trial of left atrial appendage occlusion...
1st February 2023
Late-breaking trial highlights positive safety and efficacy data for the LUMINIZE...
18th March 2019
ESC-EHRA and Cardiostim-Reed to hold a joint annual congress
14th June 2012
Boston expands digital offering with European launch of Heart Connect
7th April 2022
Wireless pacemakers seen as potentially safe and effective in children with...
12th April 2023
Men develop atrial fibrillation earlier than women; extra weight a factor
16th October 2017
OSYPKA AG launches HAT500® RF ablation system in Europe
18th November 2016
Estech launches the Cobra Fusion system for cardiac ablation
7th September 2012
UNTOUCHED finds high conversion efficacy and low adverse event rate for...
23rd May 2019
“Transformative” new data advocate early blood-thinning therapy in patients with atrial...
7th November 2024
Thromboembolic cerebral events ‘rare’ in patients undergoing PFA
29th June 2022
Snake venom might provide safer antiplatelet drug
19th June 2017
Edoxaban not inferior to warfarin in stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation...
20th November 2013
Index-beat approach improves diagnosis of heart failure in AF patients
19th March 2021
Updated US guidelines suggest an increase by 19% in AF patients...
5th March 2015
EHRA 2023: Novel ablation strategy increases freedom from arrhythmia in AF...
18th April 2023
Data from ASSERT implantable device monitoring study published in New England...
16th January 2012
CapSure Sense MRI SureScan pacing leads get CE mark approval
6th March 2012
Talking therapy associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
19th April 2023
FDA clears EPi-Sense cardiac ablation device with embedded sensors
18th January 2013
Hostile environment: Cardiologists report high prevalence of discrimination and harassment in...
13th May 2021
AliveCor and Acutus partner for post-market study
28th July 2021
CMR 2018 announces programme highlights and keynote speakers
17th January 2018
Biotronik gets FDA approval for its BioMonitor 2 insertable cardiac monitor
13th April 2016
ESC 2021: Abbott’s Amulet occluder shows promise against Watchman device in...
6th September 2021
Janssen seeks approval for rivaroxaban to be used to reduce cardiac...
13th December 2017
“Structural heart leader” joins Cardiac Dimensions as chief medical officer
17th January 2024
MicroPort Academy CRM launched to aid training in cardiac pacing therapy
17th February 2021
First cases using Laminar LAAX system performed as part of IDE...
27th February 2024
Heart electrical conduction abnormality may pose cardiovascular risks
26th June 2009
Symposium on epicardial approach to posterior cardiac ablation convened at Heart...
10th May 2012
Medtronic: class I recall- manufacturing error preventing electrical shock delivery
27th February 2018
ESC 2023: AF ablation improves outcomes in end-stage heart failure patients
1st September 2023
First fully-implantable micropacemaker designed for foetal use
8th April 2015
Randomised study demonstrates non-inferiority of two-lead alternative versus conventional CRT-D systems
31st March 2026
Biosense Webster launches Carto 3 system Confidense module
19th June 2015
Digital cardiovascular care company tenacio launches US OptiCor AF patient management...
25th January 2023
Virtual ACC: Largest left atrial appendage occlusion registry finds Watchman acute...
29th March 2020
AF Symposium 2022: Lower pulmonary vein to left atrium volume ratio...
23rd March 2022
Caption Health gains NTAP authorisation from CMS for AI-guided ultrasound platform
10th August 2021
EU-funded project to assess AF screening algorithm
23rd April 2020
Biobeat receives FDA clearance for remote stroke volume and cardiac output...
10th January 2023
First patient treated with VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter
1st July 2021
CE mark for pacemaker series with event-triggered IEGM transmissions
27th March 2014
ESC president urges vigilance over signs of cardiac arrest following Christian...
17th June 2021
Gilead announces results from phase 2 study showing reduction in AF...
11th May 2014
Boston Scientific receives Japanese regulatory approval for Farapulse PFA system
30th September 2024
Implantable cardiac monitor gets FDA market approval
29th May 2018
Acutus receives FDA and CE mark approvals for AcQMap 8
12th August 2021
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11th July 2024
Biosense Webster supports VIRTUE and POLARIS studies of Varipulse PFA system
9th February 2024
TomTec receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its latest version of TomTec-Arena...
10th March 2015
AHA 2024: Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in younger...
20th November 2024
EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable
7th March 2023
Case strengthens for opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening
5th January 2017
HRS 2024: SPHERE Per-AF results hold promise for Medtronic’s Sphere-9 catheter
23rd May 2024
LExICon study shows laser assisted lead removal effective
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HeartBeam’s synthesised 12-lead ECG meets clinical endpoints in VALID-ECG study
7th May 2025
Spinal cord stimulation in severe heart failure patients is safe and...
26th February 2015
First patient enrolled in the GOLD AF registry of Medtronic’s PVAC...
7th April 2015
Heart failure mortality is inversely related to wealth of country
2nd May 2017
Biotronik announces conclusion of full-body ProMRI pacemaker study
10th December 2014
Long-term results of PROTECT AF confirm left atrial appendage closure is...
11th February 2013
US FDA approves “world’s first and only” leadless LVEP device for...
25th April 2025
US FDA approves Boston Scientific Emblem MRI S-ICD system
9th August 2016
Acutus Medical and Innovative Health to collaborate to increase patient access...
14th October 2019
ESC to stream the latest science in heart failure
2nd June 2020
Long-term data show lower mortality rates in heart failure patients with...
31st March 2014
AHA 2016: Elizabeth M McNally wins AHA prize for research into...
17th November 2016
ESC 2017: New research confirms significance of AliveCor’s 30-second ECG
7th September 2017
Boston Scientific announces FDA and CE mark approval of the Emblem...
18th March 2015
Prevent POAF by simultaneous monitoring of autonomic tone and ectopic activity
17th January 2019
Trials beginning this year will compare AF ablation devices
22nd January 2010
Baxter launches first ready-to-use IV amiodarone
14th June 2011
CHART-1 trial for cellular therapy of heart failure to enrol patients...
25th October 2013
Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA
11th March 2019
Inpatient AF ablation associated with early mortality and post-procedure complications, study...
22nd February 2023
No relationship between seizure and sudden cardiac arrest in most patients...
18th September 2013
Medtronic receives CE mark for EV-ICD device to treat “dangerous” heart...
20th February 2023
Endosense closes an additional US$4.3 million to finance ablation technology
6th March 2013
Results of PULSED AF trial presented at HRS 2020 Science
8th May 2020
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may account for some unexplained strokes
3rd February 2012
Portola Pharmaceuticals announces positive results for phase 3 ANNEXA-A trial of...
9th April 2015
Almost one in 200 patients die early after AF ablation in...
29th October 2019
St Jude Medical announces FDA approval of FlexAbility Ablation Catheter
28th January 2015
Shock-related anxiety from heart devices is associated with sexual dysfunction in...
5th June 2013
Fibrin and stem cell patches show promise for heart healing
25th June 2015
Societies release new guideline for treating supraventricular tachycardia
22nd September 2015
Philips launches HeartStart XL+ defibrillator/monitor
24th February 2012
Kardium receives CE mark for its Globe Mapping and Ablation System
1st July 2020
First ESC recommendations for arrhythmias and chronic kidney disease published
25th June 2015
ESC 2020 Congress: IMPACT-AFib finds no statistical difference in anticoagulant usage
1st September 2020
Novel device cuts stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation
31st March 2009
First patient enrolled in RESTORE-1 clinical trial
28th July 2022
Phase I study initiated to evaluate a new precision oral anticoagulant...
15th June 2018
AtriCure completes acquisition of Estech
14th February 2014
Biotronik announces first implantation of Lumax 740 ProMRI ICD in Asia
27th April 2012
EHRA 2022: PROFID points to role for CMR in predicting sudden...
3rd April 2022
Results of the CIRCA-DOSE study presented at EHRA 2019
17th March 2019
Smartphone apps launched for atrial fibrillation patients and their healthcare providers
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Study indicates more exercise is better—but even moderate amounts may reduce...
13th November 2024
Left atrial appendage isolation with cryoballoon may work as an adjunctive...
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EPIC Alliance addresses hot topics for female electro-physiologists at Cardiostim 2012
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US FDA approval for AI-powered left ejection fraction detection device
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Surgical ablation is more effective but has more procedure-related adverse events...
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ESC 2021: Drones touted as the future of defibrillator delivery
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Switching to NOACs in frail AF patients associated with more bleeding...
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PREVAIL shows Watchman device is safe; efficacy is still under discussion
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FDA responds letter for apixaban’s new drug application
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Accurkardia granted patent for AI-driven ECG detection of cardiac amyloidosis
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Radiation exposure in supraventricular tachycardia ablation reduced with minimally fluoroscopic mapping...
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Medtronic begins pilot study of investigational extravascular ICD system
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Low rates of device-related thrombus found with Amplatzer Amulet occlusion device
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ACC recommends against “triple therapy” in AF patients
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