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Volta expands AF-Xplorer system’s US labelling to include TAILORED-AF trial data
19th June 2025
Ceryx Medical to develop physiologically responsive pacemaker following funding boost
18th June 2025
New medical device reporting requirements come into effect in the UK
18th June 2025
STEEER-AF: online education can enhance clinical guideline use by more than 50%
16th June 2025
Atraverse closes US$29 million to boost commercialisation of Hotwire transseptal access technology
13th June 2025
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Wearable necklace-ECG can detect abnormal heart rhythm
5th May 2020
Study points to potential treatment for long QT syndrome
4th May 2020
COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing
1st May 2020
Same-day discharge “feasible for majority of AF ablation patients”
30th April 2020
COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for restarting non-emergent procedures
29th April 2020
iRhythm offers home enrolment of Zio monitoring devices
29th April 2020
Coala Heart Monitor expands capabilities for monitoring COVID-19 patients
29th April 2020
iRhythm makes board appointment
28th April 2020
FDA advises close screening of COVID-19 patients receiving hydroxychloroquine
27th April 2020
Mobile telemetry can aid QTc monitoring of COVID-19 patients
23rd April 2020
Heart Rhythm Society provides further advice for using hydroxychloroquine to treat...
23rd April 2020
EU-funded project to assess AF screening algorithm
23rd April 2020
AI study launched to monitor cardiac safety of COVID-19 patients receiving...
22nd April 2020
Cardiac Insight launches Heart@Home ECG test kit
20th April 2020
COVID-19: Testing for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin would be beneficial not a...
17th April 2020
Vivek Reddy joins DiNovA Medtech as chief medical advisor
16th April 2020
COVID-19: American Heart Association issue pandemic CPR guidelines
16th April 2020
COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...
16th April 2020
Carnation Ambulatory Monitor patch used to detect arrhythmias in COVID-19 patients
9th April 2020
US heart societies express concern over using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for...
9th April 2020
Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...
9th April 2020
Medtronic provides ventilator progress update
9th April 2020
Medtronic shares ventilation design specifications to accelerate efforts to increase global...
9th April 2020
Webinar: Cardiovascular specialists detail COVID-19 strategies
8th April 2020
AHA issues oxygenation and ventilation guidance for healthcare providers
6th April 2020
Decreased ACE2 levels found in ageing and cardiovascular disease can increase...
6th April 2020
COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic
6th April 2020
Heart Failure 2020 in Barcelona cancelled
6th April 2020
Athena Poppas begins ACC presidency
6th April 2020
PPE guidance for cardiology during COVID-19 pandemic operating in a “vacuum”...
2nd April 2020
CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...
2nd April 2020
Raised troponin and interleukin-6 levels are associated with a poor prognosis...
2nd April 2020
Italy, USA and the UK share their cardiology COVID-19 experiences in...
2nd April 2020
HRS, ACC, and AHA publish guidance for electrophysiology during pandemic
2nd April 2020
HRS 2020 in San Diego cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
1st April 2020
Daniel M Philbin Jr named new chair of the ACC board...
31st March 2020
Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience
31st March 2020
Virtual ACC: Mavacamten “promising” in treatment of non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
30th March 2020
Virtual ACC: LivaNova highlights Vitaria data
30th March 2020
Virtual ACC: Ethanol infusion in vein of Marshall improves catheter ablation outcomes
29th March 2020
Virtual ACC: Largest left atrial appendage occlusion registry finds Watchman acute...
29th March 2020
COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year
27th March 2020
Adapt clinical studies to alleviate effect of pandemic
26th March 2020
Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients linked with higher death rate
26th March 2020
CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...
24th March 2020
AHA commits US$2.5 million for fast-tracked COVID-19 heart and brain research
24th March 2020
BCIS and BCS ratify NHS guidance for cardiology during COVID-19 pandemic
24th March 2020
Funding round for developer of wrist-mounted blood pressure monitor
24th March 2020
KardiaMobile 6L can be used to measure QT duration in COVID-19...
23rd March 2020
One-third of critically ill COVID-19 patients in Washington State series developed...
23rd March 2020
FDA issues new policy on remote monitoring devices for use during...
20th March 2020
ACC.20/WCC will be a virtual meeting
17th March 2020
Portola Pharmaceuticals unveils data on Andexxa in patients with multiple types...
16th March 2020
Study recommends “widespread adoption” of CVC for CIED implantation
16th March 2020
Algorithms can identify rate of OAC prescription for AF in emergency...
12th March 2020
Leadless pacing shows high rate of success at six months
12th March 2020
Impulse Dynamics appoints medical director to leadership team
10th March 2020
EHRA 2020 and ACC 20/WCC meetings cancelled due to coronavirus
9th March 2020
Stereotaxis receives FDA clearance for Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation system
6th March 2020
Novel lattice tip catheter safe, feasible, and durable in RF ablation
27th February 2020
EHRA 2020 to feature late-breaking arrhythmia studies
27th February 2020
Kalyanam Shivkumar named as editor-in-chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology
26th February 2020
Wearable sensor analytics platform predicts worsening heart failure prior to hospitalisation
25th February 2020
Append Medical shares clinical proof-of-concept results for internal sealing of LAA
24th February 2020
Abbott receives CE mark approval for Gallant ICD and CRT-D devices
21st February 2020
One in three patients treated in line with ICD guidelines
14th February 2020
VitalConnect adds arrhythmia detection to its remote monitoring software
14th February 2020
ACC partners with AED device company for cardiac arrest alliance
13th February 2020
AI-guided cardiac imaging system given FDA authorisation
13th February 2020
CardioFocus submits HeartLight X3 PMA application to FDA
5th February 2020
RHYTHM AI to collaborate with Biosense Webster on STAR Mapping clinical...
4th February 2020
Abbott announces trial to assess new therapy option for stroke
3rd February 2020
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome implantable ICDs
31st January 2020
Eko receives FDA clearance for AF and heart murmur algorithms
29th January 2020
AF Symposium 2020: Cryoablation pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective...
25th January 2020
AF Symposium 2020: Myocardial specificity of pulsed field ablation provides safety...
25th January 2020
AF Symposium 2020: Acutus Medical live streams case using AcQMap System
24th January 2020
AF Symposium 2020: Use-as-needed NOAC strategy is safe and effective for...
24th January 2020
Medtronic gains FDA approval for PulseSelect trial
23rd January 2020
BardyDx announces commercial launch of the 14-day CAM Patch
23rd January 2020
Biotronik announces Japanese launch of injectable cardiac monitor
23rd January 2020
Hypocapnia could aid ablation of cardiac arrhythmias
23rd January 2020
Medtronic receives FDA approval for Micra AV
23rd January 2020
CardioFocus appoints Burke T Barrett as chief executive
23rd January 2020
First patient enrolled in PREDICT-LAA clinical trial
21st January 2020
Leading electrophysiologists identify four key studies that will shape arrhythmia treatment...
17th January 2020
NICE recommends use of Reveal LINQ implantable cardiac monitor
14th January 2020
Ed Vertatschitsch joins Bardy Diagnostics as chief operating officer
14th January 2020
ACC makes senior staff appointments
14th January 2020
Stryker launches voluntary field action for LIFEPAK 15
13th January 2020
AtriCure announces completion of enrolment for aMAZE clinical trial
13th January 2020
FDA approves Abbott heart pump for less invasive surgical approach
9th January 2020
FDA grants Breakthrough designation for ECG-based algorithm
20th December 2019
European trial data ‘reinforce’ safety profile and efficacy of Lixiana
19th December 2019
First patients treated in robotic arrhythmia care programme at Overland Park...
16th December 2019
FDA panel votes against approval of AF drug Brinavess
16th December 2019
Impulse Dynamics secures funding to commercialise Optimizer Smart
6th December 2019
Tackling focal VT may improve catheter ablation in structural heart disease
5th December 2019
VivaLnk’s multi-vital wearable sensor and software development kit receive CE mark
4th December 2019
PADIT score predicts CIED infection risk
3rd December 2019
Artificial intelligence can predict AF and mortality from ECGs
22nd November 2019
WRAP-IT shows significant mortality risk with CIED infection and reduced quality...
22nd November 2019
Biosense Webster launches initiatives to tackle atrial fibrillation
21st November 2019
Youths with cardiac arrhythmia more likely to have ADHD or depression
21st November 2019
AHA 2019: Correvio announces new data from SPECTRUM Brinavess study
19th November 2019
Apple Heart study finds low rates of AF notification, and high...
15th November 2019
Global AF Aware Week 2019 begins on 18 November
15th November 2019
Study suggests routine use of AI-based machine learning algorithms could increase...
15th November 2019
“Cuffless” system to monitor blood pressure could replace traditional methods
14th November 2019
Medtronic releases MARVEL 2 data on leadless pacing in AV block
11th November 2019
Left atrial appendage closure associated with a decreased stroke risk in...
7th November 2019
First patients treated using integrated navigation technology from Stereotaxis and ADAS...
7th November 2019
CardioFocus treats first patients with HeartLight endoscopic ablation system in France
6th November 2019
Cardiva Medical announces publication of data from AMBULATE pivotal study
4th November 2019
Almost one in 200 patients die early after AF ablation in...
29th October 2019
Bardy Diagnostics wins digital health pitch session at ESC Congress
25th October 2019
Decline in defibrillation testing during ICD implantation is due to institutional...
25th October 2019
Diversity strategies in cardiology are not working, study finds
24th October 2019
Low bleeding and cardiovascular events in elderly NVAF patients using edoxaban,...
23rd October 2019
iRhythm launches Zio patch in the UK
22nd October 2019
US FDA approves Farxiga for reduction in risk of heart failure...
22nd October 2019
Acutus Medical and Innovative Health to collaborate to increase patient access...
14th October 2019
Douglas Drachman named as next vice chair of American College of...
14th October 2019
Cardiac magnetic resonance safe and effective at measuring the contraction response...
10th October 2019
HRC 2019: Post-implantation QRS area is a better predictor of cardiac...
9th October 2019
HRC 2019: Sequential approach using STAR mapping system identifies key early...
9th October 2019
Orchestra BioMed announces positive data for its BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy
7th October 2019
AccuCinch ventricular repair system associated with favourable safety profile at 30...
4th October 2019
TCT 2019: Apixaban plus a P2Y12 inhibitor is the optimal strategy...
4th October 2019
FDA grants Fast-Track designation to develop heart failure drug
24th September 2019
Stereotaxis appoints Kimberly Peery as chief financial officer
24th September 2019
FDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for the WiSE CRT
24th September 2019
Individualised home-based education dramatically decreases atrial fibrillation-related hospitalisations and other cardiovascular...
24th September 2019
ESC 2019: Maximum-fixed energy shocks are more effective than low-escalating energy...
24th September 2019
RHYTHM AI successfully closes seed financing round
12th September 2019
iRhythm and Verily to collaborate on health management solutions for atrial...
12th September 2019
Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year
9th September 2019
ESC 2019: Registry study supports use of ICDs for primary prevention...
3rd September 2019
ESC 2019: Catheter ablation may be up to 10 times more...
2nd September 2019
ESC 2019: Left atrial appendage closure is non-inferior to NOACS for...
2nd September 2019
ESC 2019: Study suggests increased use of DOACs in AF leads...
31st August 2019
ESC 2019: Guidelines on supraventricular tachycardias underline pivotal role of catheter...
31st August 2019
Cardiovascular risk for heavy smokers who quit swiftly decreases but may...
30th August 2019
Artificial intelligence can use ECGs to work out physiological age
30th August 2019
Philips debuts innovations in ultrasound and enterprise informatics to advance cardiac...
29th August 2019
AtriCure receives clearance for expanded labelling claims for AtriClip devices
29th August 2019
ZOLL Medical completes acquisition of Cardiac Science
29th August 2019
First patient enrolled in European study of AccuCinch ventricular repair system
16th August 2019
AtriCure enters into definitive agreement to acquire SentreHeart
15th August 2019
Results support feasibility of entirely extracardiac, minimally invasive, temporary pacing system
15th August 2019
SENSE data show DX system is equivalent to dual-chamber ICDs and...
2nd August 2019
SentreHeart announces initial clinical use of the Lariat with EpiRail procedure...
2nd August 2019
Deep learning AI may identify atrial fibrillation from a normal rhythm...
2nd August 2019
Cardiac device complications vary widely among hospitals
1st August 2019
Acutus Medical announces publication of AcQMap study results
16th July 2019
Adaptive CRT associated with decreased risk of AF compared to standard...
16th July 2019
New heart disease prevention guidelines focus on lifestyle changes and chronic...
15th July 2019
Biotronik receives FDA clearance on BioMonitor III
15th July 2019
New technology improves atrial fibrillation detection after stroke
15th July 2019
Medtronic announces global registry of HVAD thoracotomy implants
11th July 2019
Pooled analysis shows LAAC is cheaper than drug therapy for AF
5th July 2019
Diagnosing AF with ICMs leads to short- and long-term changes in...
4th July 2019
AHA provides US$14 million for research into arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
2nd July 2019
US$170m funding for Acutus Medical
2nd July 2019
BioMonitor III injectable cardiac monitor launched onto European market
2nd July 2019
Zoll Medical acquires TherOx
25th June 2019
Philips announces new advanced automation capabilities for its EPIQ CVx and...
25th June 2019
First-in-human study demonstrates safety and efficacy of QDOT MICRO ablation catheter
25th June 2019
US$170m funding for Acutus Medical
25th June 2019
Primary ICD therapy for patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy in NYHA class...
20th June 2019
NOAC therapy leads to increased risk of ischaemic events following TAVI...
20th June 2019
HeartLight expands its availability to more than 100 hospitals globally
18th June 2019
Zoll and Cardiac Science join forces on AED delivery
18th June 2019
First robotic EP fellows graduate from Stereotaxis programme
18th June 2019
Cardiologists can help to avert nuclear doomsday
12th June 2019
Carnation Ambulatory Monitor wins “Best New Diagnostic Technology”
6th June 2019
White paper from Heart Rhythm Society suggests Afib treatment has reached...
6th June 2019
ICD implantation can be used for primary prevention in asymptomatic heart...
4th June 2019
American College of Cardiology names its first director of diversity and...
4th June 2019
New catheter system for His bundle pacing receives US FDA clearance
29th May 2019
Boston Scientific initiates trial comparing left atrial appendage closure to direct...
23rd May 2019
UNTOUCHED finds high conversion efficacy and low adverse event rate for...
23rd May 2019
Results announced from study with the HeartLight X3 system
23rd May 2019
HRS 2019: Ear clip uses neurostimulation to effectively reduce AFib burden
23rd May 2019
Low referral rates and treatment disparities lead to underuse of ICDs...
23rd May 2019
EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation
22nd May 2019
Low rates of device-related thrombus found with Amplatzer Amulet occlusion device
10th May 2019
Mapping early sites of activation for AF can be used to...
9th May 2019
First active-fixation left heart lead approved by FDA
9th May 2019
US physicians now treating patients with Biotronik’s Acticor DX devices
30th April 2019
Acutus Medical’s new contact mapping software receives CE mark
27th April 2019
Randomised controlled trial finds that efficacy is not compromised by using...
26th April 2019
Personal ECG cleared for detection of three common arrhythmias
25th April 2019
Targeted blood pressure management helps to reduce strokes in patients with...
11th April 2019
CE mark for the FEops HEARTguide
11th April 2019
Luminize demonstrates safety and efficacy at 30 days
10th April 2019
Phased RFA for AF shows efficacy and quality of life improvements
10th April 2019
Smart watch can identify undetected fibrillation
5th April 2019
Heartlight X3 gains European CE Mark
2nd April 2019
Biomarkers may predict AF after catheter ablation
1st April 2019
Eliminate AF shows low thromboembolic and bleeding events with edoxaban
1st April 2019
CABANA finds reduced AF and better quality of life after ablation...
25th March 2019
TYRX envelope “significantly reduced” major CIED infection in worldwide randomised trial
18th March 2019
Late-breaking trial highlights positive safety and efficacy data for the LUMINIZE...
18th March 2019
Results of the CIRCA-DOSE study presented at EHRA 2019
17th March 2019
CE mark for Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device
13th March 2019
Biotronik launches 3 Tesla full-body MR conditional ICD and CRT-D devices...
11th March 2019
Mapping dynamic patterns during atrial fibrillation can produce higher success rates
11th March 2019
Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA
11th March 2019
New Australian research and development partnership aims to innovate heart failure...
4th March 2019
First AF patient treated in US IDE study evaluating QDot Micro...
4th March 2019
Bardy Diagnostics announces expansion into Canadian market
4th March 2019
More than 40% of patients with a history of atrial fibrillation...
1st March 2019
Patients with atrial fibrillation who are frail or have cognitive impairment...
15th February 2019
More research needed to justify continued use of wearable cardioverter defibrillator...
14th February 2019
Use of a radiation safety time out reduces radiation exposure during...
14th February 2019
New financing to commercialise Globe system for treatment of atrial fibrillation
14th February 2019
First patient enrolled in ICE-AFIB clinical trial
14th February 2019
First trial of in-heart micro device for left atrial pressure monitoring...
5th February 2019
New AHA treatment guidelines for use of blood thinners with atrial...
1st February 2019
Editors-in-chief of major cardiovascular journals claim medical misinformation puts “lives at...
30th January 2019
The British Heart Foundation’s “Big Beat Challenge” is now accepting proposals
29th January 2019
Medtronic to acquire EPIX Therapeutics
25th January 2019
New option available for physicians treating patients with atrial fibrillation
22nd January 2019
US government shutdown disrupting FDA work
18th January 2019
Prevent POAF by simultaneous monitoring of autonomic tone and ectopic activity
17th January 2019
First AI-driven wearable heart monitor that prevents heart disease and stroke...
17th January 2019
Bardy Diagnostics achieves milestone of 40,000 patients monitored by the Carnation...
16th January 2019
Research demonstrates the promise of algorithm-based ambulatory cardiac monitoring
14th January 2019
FDA approval granted for VASCADE MVP system
18th December 2018
More work needed to “untangle reasons” for gender gap in cardiovascular...
14th December 2018
BioCardia submits 510(k) application to US FDA for its Avance steerable...
14th December 2018
First patient treated in TERMINATE AF clinical trial
4th December 2018
First patient treated in STELLAR US study evaluating next-generation balloon ablation...
4th December 2018
CardioFocus completes enrolment in HeartLight X3 trial
30th November 2018
“No serious adverse outcomes” with ICD shocks in young athletes playing...
30th November 2018
AHA 2018: Computerised-decision support has the potential to be a “powerful...
30th November 2018
Presence of left bundle branch block significantly increases risk of pacemaker...
29th November 2018
First US clinical study to assess ablation for monomorphic ventricular ablation...
29th November 2018
AHA 2018: Treatment withdrawal should “not be attempted routinely” in patients...
29th November 2018
US FDA plan shakeup of its 510(k) clearance programme
28th November 2018
New report on the burden of AF in Europe released
20th November 2018
New harmonised outcome measures for AF published
20th November 2018
Positive 12-month data presented for CardiAMP Cell Therapy System for heart...
20th November 2018
AMBULATE study of VASCADE MVP system meets primary endpoint
16th November 2018
Migraines that affect vision may increase risk of irregular heartbeat
16th November 2018
AHA 2018: Study shows AliveCor phone app can effectively identify STEMI...
12th November 2018
AI-based solution to screen atrial fibrillation to improve stroke prevention
9th November 2018
DIAMOND-AF paroxysmal study complete with first enrolment in DIAMOND-AF II persistent...
9th November 2018
New data on the VASCADE MVP system for multi-vessel closure following...
9th November 2018
Societies publish new guidance for the treatment of slow, irregular heartbeats
9th November 2018
Capacity of the Apple Watch to determine atrial fibrillation examined in...
2nd November 2018
Cardiac Insight partners with VivoSense to expand use of its wearable...
2nd November 2018
US FDA approve HeartMate 3 heart pump advanced heart failure patients...
1st November 2018
Atrial fibrillation related to PFO closure occurs early and is transient
1st November 2018
Cardialen Closes US$17 Million Series B Financing for implantable defibrillator
16th October 2018
Medtronic disables internet updates in CareLink CIEDs due to cybersecurity risks
12th October 2018
CathVision receives new quality standard certification
2nd October 2018
Adagio Medical treats first atrial fibrillation patients using new One Shot+...
2nd October 2018
Biosense Webster announces first patients enrolled in post-market approval study for...
1st October 2018
New guidelines for cardiovascular disease management during pregnancy: Risk-dependent action plans...
25th September 2018
LivaNova launches international pivotal study evaluating use of autonomic regulation therapy...
19th September 2018
AtaCor Medical raises US$8.8M to develop substernal cardiac pacing system
19th September 2018
Patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after TAVI have highest risk of...
5th September 2018
CRT patients undergoing lead extraction are at no higher risk than...
4th September 2018
Four out of 10 patients with atrial fibrillation have unknown brain...
4th September 2018
CONVERGE IDE clinical trial completes enrolment
31st August 2018
Study shows improved quality of life and reduced symptoms in patients...
31st August 2018
Biotronik is now the exclusive US distributor of MoMe cardiac monitor
29th August 2018
Simultaneous TAVI and left atrial appendage closure is feasible
28th August 2018
ESC 2018: British Heart Foundation to provide £30m for innovation in...
28th August 2018
ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition
28th August 2018
European Society of Cardiology Congress: Cardioskin launched
28th August 2018
New cardiac ultrasound solutions with anatomical intelligence launched
24th August 2018
More than 100,000 people now know hands-only CPR thanks to AHA...
23rd August 2018
Novel Ultraseal device is a feasible option for left atrial appendage...
21st August 2018
PURE EP System receives US FDA clearance
15th August 2018
First patient randomised in the phase 3 NODE-301 trial evaluating etripamil
10th August 2018
Medtronic begins pilot study of investigational extravascular ICD system
10th August 2018
Re-evaluate use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial flutter
10th August 2018
VisONE system for heart failure implanted for first time
8th August 2018
The rise of smartphones and wearables for AF detection: WATCH-AF and...
8th August 2018
Patients undergoing lead extraction are more likely to survive superior vena...
8th August 2018
Call for paradigm shift to CPR competency to save 50,000 additional...
30th July 2018
Medi-Lynx receive FDA 510(K) clearance for PocketECG CRS mobile cardiac rehabilitation...
30th July 2018
VEST trial shows wearable defibrillator cuts total mortality but failed to...
26th July 2018
Boston Scientific to buy cerebral protection system company
20th July 2018
Clinical trial to evaluate ECG belt for optimising heart failure therapy...
19th July 2018
His bundle pacing is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality when...
18th July 2018
Thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage excision found to be superior...
18th July 2018
Bardy Diagnostics announces additional growth capital funding
17th July 2018
Continuous homebased ECG monitoring results in a significantly higher rate of...
13th July 2018
Expanded indication for pacing lead for His bundle site stimulation
12th July 2018
Funding for Neptune left ventricular assist device
12th July 2018
HeartWare HVAD system receives US FDA approval
11th July 2018
Long-term survival worse for black survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest
10th July 2018
Corwave announces issuance of US Patent Covering its implantable left ventricular...
9th July 2018
Leadless pacemaker patients less likely to experience complications major US study...
9th July 2018
US patent issued for implantable LVAD with wave membrane technology
6th July 2018
Boston Scientific to acquire Cryterion Medical
5th July 2018
Researchers design novel micropacemaker
2nd July 2018
COMPASS trial suggests that combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin lowers the...
27th June 2018
One in five UK doctors say understaffing has affected patient safety
27th June 2018
Analysis of the BRUISE CONTROL 1 and 2 trials shows no...
27th June 2018
Risks of long dwell lead extraction
27th June 2018
HeartSciences named “Start-Up to Watch”
27th June 2018
Wearable defibrillators may be an alternative to surgically implanted device for...
26th June 2018
Obese people with atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects...
21st June 2018
Framework for the use of wearable medical devices in regulatory clinical...
19th June 2018
US FDA issues draft guidances for recommended premarket testing and labelling...
15th June 2018
Phase I study initiated to evaluate a new precision oral anticoagulant...
15th June 2018
Binge drinking affects heart rhythm
15th June 2018
Ultralow temperature ablation: Results from the Cryocure I and Cryocure II...
15th June 2018
Algorithm can accurately detect atrial fibrillation and differentiate from sinus rhythm
15th June 2018
More than US$28 million awarded for new atrial fibrillation research centres...
12th June 2018
BIOTRONIK opens education and innovation centre in Tokyo
8th June 2018
Zenicor selected as supplier to the world’s largest screening programme for...
6th June 2018
Philips expands its cardiac rhythm portfolio with the acquisition of EPD...
5th June 2018
FDA classifies HeartWare HVAD systems unexpected power source switching as Class...
4th June 2018
Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation results in higher complication rates when...
1st June 2018
European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network will look at gender-based prevention and...
1st June 2018
Apixaban is a safe alternative to warfarin during catheter ablation of...
1st June 2018
Left atrial function measures predict atrial fibrillation
31st May 2018
Point-of-care testing of coagulation in patients treated with edoxaban
31st May 2018
REAFFIRM: An interim analysis
31st May 2018
Octreotide enables left atrial appendage closure in AF patients with GI...
31st May 2018
Real-time lesion formation and gap detection during ablation: DURABLE-I follow-up
31st May 2018
Atrial fibrillation detection with smartwatch or smartphone camera achieved >95% accuracy
31st May 2018
Boston Scientific launches the HeartLogic heart failure diagnostic in Europe
29th May 2018
RHYTHM study published revealing link between total AF burden and stroke...
29th May 2018
Study confirms feasibility of new extravascular approach to ICD therapy
29th May 2018
AdaptivCRT Algorithm shown to be associated with improved patient survival
29th May 2018
Real-world data demonstrates success of SMART Pass on the S-ICD System
29th May 2018
Implantable cardiac monitor gets FDA market approval
29th May 2018
New real-world study finds long-term rivaroxaban use resulted in fewer strokes...
24th May 2018
HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist system: Class I recall
23rd May 2018
Results of head-to-head comparison of patch-based arrhythmia monitors announced
16th May 2018
AI used to detect ‘invisible’ heart condition
16th May 2018
Late-breaking data highlight reduction in rate of inappropriate shocks with sensing...
16th May 2018
Cardiac contractility modulation in heart failure treatment is safe
16th May 2018
Late-breaking presentation at Heart Rhythm 2018 shows potential for more patients...
16th May 2018
Study to evaluate novel high power, short duration modality for treatment...
16th May 2018
Advisor HD Grid mapping catheter, sensor enabled, gains FDA clearance
16th May 2018
First cardiac procedure using the AcQMap System by Acutus Medical ...
9th May 2018
BodyGuardian Mini, the smallest, reusable, waterproof cardiac Holter monitor launched
9th May 2018
FDA approval of the next-generation HeartLight Excalibur balloon designed for the...
9th May 2018
Sheath designed to reduce radiation exposure and improve ablation procedure efficiency...
9th May 2018
Stereotaxis and Acutus medical announce strategic collaboration
4th May 2018
How much should we screen?
4th May 2018
HAVOC: new score developed to identify AF patients at higher risk...
4th May 2018
Factor XI inhibitors: a new class of anticoagulants that may reduce...
4th May 2018
DEEP-guided ablation may enable better treatment of ventricular tachycardia
4th May 2018
Cardiac devices could be at risk of hacking
4th May 2018
Activation patterns at termination sites reveal stable rotation in human persistent...
4th May 2018
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: Lessons and developments
4th May 2018
LivaNova completes US$190M sale of cardiac rhythm unit
1st May 2018
Battery performance alert and cybersecurity firmware updates for certain Abbott implantable...
18th April 2018
HeartSciences announces publication of clinical study results
13th April 2018
Murj expands offering to manage in-office cardiac device monitoring
13th April 2018
Socioeconomic status and geographic region affect patient access to ICDs in...
13th April 2018
One in five NBA players have abnormal ECGs
13th April 2018
New guidelines promote safety for patients on antithrombotic drugs undergoing anaesthesia...
10th April 2018
Boston Scientific announces acquisition of Securus Medical Group
3rd April 2018
Clinical wearables and cardiac health apps: Trends and challenges
29th March 2018
Successful ablation for ventricular tachycardia associated with markedly reduced mortality in...
29th March 2018
New analyses show that AdaptivCRT algorithm reduces AF episodes in patients
22nd March 2018
Study shows positive results with cryoballoon for patients with persistent atrial...
21st March 2018
Study finds the heart can terminate atrial fibrillation itself after local...
21st March 2018
Stroke prevention drugs may help reduce dementia risk for atrial fibrillation...
21st March 2018
Clinical trial data further demonstrate safety and effectiveness of RHYTHMIA mapping...
21st March 2018
Obesity may make subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators less effective during testing
16th March 2018
IMPLANTED suggests link between physical activity and atrial arrhythmias in heart...
16th March 2018
First patient treated in SHINE study of multi-electrode radiofrequency balloon catheter
14th March 2018
Interim results from ongoing ANNEXA-4 study of Factor Xa inhibitor reversal...
14th March 2018
New long-term data show improved survival and lower rates of stroke...
13th March 2018
EBR Systems initiates global trial of world’s only wireless CRT pacing...
13th March 2018
Zio by iRhythm shown to improve detection of previously undiagnosed atrial...
12th March 2018
Canon Medical Systems Corporation acquires Fysicon
7th March 2018
US Patent Office allows AblaCor five ablation catheter-anchoring patents
6th March 2018
Cardiac arrest survival increases with bystanders use of automated external defibrillator
1st March 2018
CardioFocus announces initiation of HeartLight X3 clinical evaluation
27th February 2018
Medtronic: class I recall- manufacturing error preventing electrical shock delivery
27th February 2018
EPD obtains European regulatory approval for its cardiac mapping and navigation...
26th February 2018
AtriCure launches the AtriClip FLEX•V device in the United States
26th February 2018
Clarithromycin (Biaxin): potential increased risk of heart problems or death in...
23rd February 2018
Short-term DAPT is feasible for patients undergoing percutaneous LAA closure
21st February 2018
New-onset atrial fibrillation after CABG significantly increases the risk of death...
21st February 2018
Cardiva Medical brings total financing round to US$41 million
21st February 2018
FDA releases final rule on acceptance of data from clinical investigations...
20th February 2018
LEADLESS: Miniature pacemaker effective at three years, but battery to be...
20th February 2018
African Americans with atrial fibrillation at significantly higher risk of stroke
20th February 2018
Association found between left atrial appendage closure and readmission for thromboembolism
16th February 2018
New data demonstrates >90% year 1 success rate for radiofrequency ablation...
16th February 2018
Biomarker predicts success of atrial fibrillation treatment
13th February 2018
Class I recall: HeartStart MRx defibrillator by Philips Electronics
12th February 2018
Warfarin linked to lower rate of cancer, particularly for atrial fibrillation...
9th February 2018
Acesion Pharma receives approval for Phase I study in atrial fibrillation
8th February 2018
Respicardia announces first U.S. commercial case with the remedē system
5th February 2018
Imaging-based simulations for predicting sudden death and guiding ablation
2nd February 2018
Activation patterns at termination sites reveal stable rotation in human persistent...
2nd February 2018
Results of CASTLE-AF trial published: catheter ablation better than conventional drug...
1st February 2018
Cardiostim will not be held in 2018
26th January 2018
Boston Scientific announces investment and acquisition option agreement with Millipede, Inc.
24th January 2018
Less bleeding in ablation with interrupted dabigatran compared to uninterrupted warfarin
24th January 2018
Imricor announces completion of enrolment for MRI-guided ablations clinical study
23rd January 2018
Integrated mobile monitor allows patients to track five vital signs
19th January 2018
FDA alert raises concerns over safety of wearable cardioverter defibrillator
18th January 2018
FDA mini-sentinel assessment confirms safety and effectiveness of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) amidst...
17th January 2018
Nearly 25% of chronic ischaemic heart disease patients dead or hospitalised...
17th January 2018
CMR 2018 announces programme highlights and keynote speakers
17th January 2018
Mobile ECG technology KardioScreen available for universal use
9th January 2018
Novel extravascular substernal pacing as a feasible treatment option for arrhythmias
5th January 2018
New FDA approvals for Abbott’s MRI-ready devices
4th January 2018
Positional OSA device obtains national reimbursement in the Netherlands
3rd January 2018
Genetic variation “contributes substantially” to AF susceptibility
21st December 2017
Cardiac contractility modulation device approved in China
20th December 2017
Heart Rhythm Society partners with WebMD on AF patient education tool
15th December 2017
Cluster analysis reveals “considerable heterogeneity” of atrial fibrillation
15th December 2017
Noninvasive radioablation: Radiotherapy shows 99.9% VT burden reduction
14th December 2017
Janssen seeks approval for rivaroxaban to be used to reduce cardiac...
13th December 2017
AliveCor’s arrhythmia notification technology granted patent
12th December 2017
Apple and Stanford Medicine launch app-based arrhythmia study
11th December 2017
Imricor announces new developments in MR compatible ablation products
7th December 2017
Evolocumab becomes first FDA-approved PCSK9 inhibitor for prevention of MI and...
4th December 2017
FDA clears first medical device accessory for Apple Watch
30th November 2017
New obstructive sleep apnoea diagnostic guidelines favour polysomnography and HSAT
29th November 2017
New findings on effects of xenon and hypothermia on cardiac arrest
28th November 2017
US$50 million raised for SOLVE-CRT study on wireless CRT technology
24th November 2017
85% of uninsured patients hospitalised for acute MI face catastrophic costs
22nd November 2017
LivaNova pulls out of cardiac rhythm management
21st November 2017
Congenital heart disease in children and young adults have 22 times...
17th November 2017
Dabigatran consistently shown to decrease risk of brain bleeds compared to...
15th November 2017
NOAC reversal agent shows rapid and complete reversal of dabigatran
15th November 2017
Rivaroxaban significantly reduces the risk of major amputation by 70% in...
14th November 2017
CPR and emergency cardiovascular care awareness needed for women, children, and...
13th November 2017
New bio envelope designed for S-ICDs launches in USA
6th November 2017
Vivek Reddy on the final outcomes of PREVAIL and PROTECT-AF
3rd November 2017
Pacemakers safely reused in Mexico highlight potential of recycling CIEDs
2nd November 2017
Northwestern Medicine implement first LVAD with MagLev pump
1st November 2017
New guidelines on ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
31st October 2017
TCT 2017: Artificial intelligence approach to cardiac imaging
30th October 2017
Measuring outcomes after catheter ablations for AF
27th October 2017
Developing a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator
27th October 2017
Real-time cardiac mapping technology cleared by FDA
26th October 2017
Low-risk AF for stroke identified with CHA2DS2-VASc Score
25th October 2017
TCT 2017: Boston Scientific reveals presentations at conference
24th October 2017
Smartphone compatible ICM launches in USA
24th October 2017
Irregular heartbeat linked to higher thyroid hormone levels
23rd October 2017
FDA updates Class I recall of St. Jude Medical’s ICDs and...
20th October 2017
Central sleep apnoea treatment device remedē receives FDA approval
18th October 2017
Cardiology societies to provide new assessment options for subspecialities
17th October 2017
3T MRI CE mark announced for MRI-compatible pacemaker
17th October 2017
Men develop atrial fibrillation earlier than women; extra weight a factor
16th October 2017
Analysis of LAA closure devices reveals post-approval spike in safety events
13th October 2017
Pamela B Morris to be next American College of Cardiology scientific...
11th October 2017
Smartphone apps launched for atrial fibrillation patients and their healthcare providers
10th October 2017
FDA grants marketing clearance for the Peerbridge Cor multi-channel remote ECG...
5th October 2017
Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Apama Medical
5th October 2017
Medtronic HeartWare HVAD approved for destination therapy
29th September 2017
Snake venom inspires effective factor Xa reversal agent
28th September 2017
LivaNova and MicroPort’s Rega family receives regulatory clearance in China
28th September 2017
CE mark for CardioFocus’ Heartlight Excalibur balloon
28th September 2017
New performance and quality measures for treating heart attack patients
27th September 2017
EMA issues positive opinion for updated dabigatran summary of characteristics
26th September 2017
Boston Scientific gets FDA approval for MRI labelling and launches Resonate...
25th September 2017
People reluctant to use public defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest
25th September 2017
FDA approval for MRI-compatibility for Ellipse ICD
22nd September 2017
American College of Cardiology says that reforms to US healthcare come...
21st September 2017
Three studies support efficacy of PFO closure for reducing risk of...
21st September 2017
Familial screening after sudden death in young patients is effective even...
21st September 2017
Beta blockers may not improve survival after heart attack
20th September 2017
Average age and income of US cardiologists on the rise
20th September 2017
Flexible battery could revolutionise implanted devices
20th September 2017
Data confirm HeartLogic Diagnostic helps to categorise patients at low or...
19th September 2017
RE-CIRCUIT data to be included in European summary of product characteristics...
19th September 2017
Comprehensive consensus document on lead management published
19th September 2017
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Fysicon’s QMAPP haemodynamic monitoring system
19th September 2017
Kevin Campbell becomes new chief executive officer of PaceMate
19th September 2017
Significant differences among atrial fibrillation patients across Asia
18th September 2017
AtriClip Pro•V device launched onto US market
18th September 2017
ESC 2017: New research confirms significance of AliveCor’s 30-second ECG
7th September 2017
ESC 2017: New subanalysis highlights benefits of edoxaban over warfarin in...
7th September 2017
ESC 2017: Atrial fibrillation associated with a high financial, economic, and...
7th September 2017
ESC 2017: Rivaroxaban significantly lowers risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and...
6th September 2017
ESC 2017: EHRA and Biotronik mark 10 years of collaboration with...
6th September 2017
ESC 2017: Apixaban lowers risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients...
6th September 2017
Abbott’s Full MagLev HeartMate 3 LVAD receives FDA approval
4th September 2017
US trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of Amplatzer for patent...
4th September 2017
ESC 2017: Case builds for dropping aspirin from triple therapy in...
1st September 2017
Repeat ablation with contact force sensing “does not necessarily guarantee a...
1st September 2017
CE mark granted to Medtronic for Attain Stability Quad MRI SureScan...
22nd August 2017
US FDA approves Biotronik’s Edora HF-T QP MR-condition CRT-P
22nd August 2017
“Singheart” offers step towards heart regeneration
21st August 2017
ARCA completes enrolment for GENETIC-AF Phase 2B clinical trial
21st August 2017
Heart failure patient and clinician risk perceptions differ drastically
21st August 2017
Marijuana use associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension
21st August 2017
US FDA accepts Biologics License Application resubmission of reversal agent andexanet...
15th August 2017
Social inequality may impact adult cardiovascular risk before birth
11th August 2017
Remote monitoring allows earlier diagnosis of asymptomatic arrhythmias in patients with...
11th August 2017
Cardiac sympathetic denervation helps to reduce sustained ventricular tachycardia and ICD...
8th August 2017
Princess Grace Hospital publishes data demonstrating more rapid transmural lesion formation...
4th August 2017
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular...
3rd August 2017
CardioFocus receives approval for HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System in Japan
1st August 2017
Heart Research UK funds UCL research to improve baby congenital heart...
28th July 2017
Long working hours associated with higher risk of atrial fibrillation
27th July 2017
Internists and geriatricians have insufficient understanding of implantable cardioverter defibrillator use
26th July 2017
European Medicines Agency issues positive opinion for rivaroxaban
24th July 2017
US FDA approves Biotronik’s Intica CRT-DX therapy implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems
24th July 2017
European Commission grants marketing authorisation to Vifor for patiromer hyperkalaemia treatment
24th July 2017
Gaining a few pounds may increase long-term heart failure risk
24th July 2017
AliveCor and Mayo Clinic announce collaboration to develop artificial intelligence technology...
21st July 2017
JACC review highlights Vectorious implantable haemodynamic monitor
18th July 2017
Late-breaking trials identify early onset of heart failure and lack of...
18th July 2017
The Heart Rhythm Society announces grant recipients of the 2017 AFib...
14th July 2017
Europace 2017: Thrombus formation on left atrial appendage occlusion devices strongly...
14th July 2017
Cardiac Insight releases Cardea Solo wearable cardiac monitor for diagnosing AF...
13th July 2017
US government funding dwindles for cardiac arrest research
12th July 2017
Final Phase III results support safety of idarucizumab as reversal agent...
12th July 2017
First patients enrolled in Medtronic’s STOP AF First cryoballoon clinical trial
12th July 2017
Biotronik’s Evity quadripolar CRT-P released in Japan
11th July 2017
US FDA clears Cardiologs ECG Analysis platform
6th July 2017
UK hospital failed to act lawfully when sharing patient data with...
3rd July 2017
CSI 2017: Global postmarket surveillance study to explore use of LAmbre...
3rd July 2017
Obamacare health insurance expansion linked to fewer cardiac arrests
29th June 2017
Philips to acquire Spectranetics “to accelerate expansion” in its image-guided therapy...
28th June 2017
Childhood asthma may lead to thickening of left ventricle in adulthood
26th June 2017
Tenth edition of EHRA White Book of cardiac arrhythmia treatment data...
23rd June 2017
Europace 2017: Breast implants may lead to false heart attack diagnosis
23rd June 2017
App directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance
23rd June 2017
European network created to find sudden cardiac arrest causes and treatments
23rd June 2017
European Heart Rhythm Association congress to become annual in 2018
23rd June 2017
UK public health groups launch “Everyday Interactions” toolkit to measure professionals’...
21st June 2017
Europace 2017: Stroke history higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic atrial fibrillation...
21st June 2017
Breastfeeding may reduce a mother’s heart attack and stroke risk
21st June 2017
Improved therapy and reduced healthcare costs demonstrated for Medtronic CRT devices
20th June 2017
Pacemakers and other cardiac devices can help solve forensic cases
20th June 2017
Stereotaxis launches e-Contact module in Europe
19th June 2017
Heart For Heart initiative launched to improve smartphone detection of arrhythmia
19th June 2017
Medtronic Reactive ATP therapy slows atrial fibrillation progression in real-world population
19th June 2017
Snake venom might provide safer antiplatelet drug
19th June 2017
Low risk of repeat infection in reimplanted cardiac devices
15th June 2017
Biotronik receives CE mark for 3 Tesla full-body MRIs with newest...
15th June 2017
ESC calls for sex-specific drug dosages of cardiovascular medication
15th June 2017
HRS 2017: New implantable string subcutaneous defibrillator shows promise for sudden...
9th June 2017
HRS 2017: Could etripamil nasal spray be a “game-changer” for paroxysmal...
8th June 2017
Biotronik launches Edora pacemaker series with MRI AutoDetect technology
8th June 2017
HRS 2017: Watchman prevents stroke even in high-risk patients: One-year follow-up...
30th May 2017
Men appear to have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy
25th May 2017
HRS 2017: Endovascular occlusion balloon inclusion during lead extraction reduces mortality
22nd May 2017
HRS 2017: S-ICDs successful despite a range of comorbidities, and across...
18th May 2017
HRS 2017: Long detection in single chamber ICDs cuts mortality and...
17th May 2017
Data reinforce benefits of Medtronic cardiac resynchronisation therapy technologies in ‘real-world’...
15th May 2017
Timing of menopause onset associated with increased heart failure risk in...
15th May 2017
Four out of 10 AF patients may not receive necessary stroke-prevention...
15th May 2017
HRS 2017: True incidence of atrial fibrillation is underestimated
13th May 2017
HRS 2017: Micra reinforces its success in the real world
12th May 2017
Siemens Healthineers and Imricor to partner for 3D MRI-guided cardiac ablation...
11th May 2017
Medtronic receives FDA approval for MR-conditional quadripolar CRT pacemakers
11th May 2017
Heart failure patients readmitted to the same hospital may have better...
11th May 2017
First three patients enrolled in Adagio Medical CryoCure study
10th May 2017
Abbott receives CE mark for its Confirm Rx insertable cardiac monitor...
9th May 2017
Boston Scientific receives US FDA approval for Resonate family of high-voltage...
9th May 2017
US FDA approves Biotronik’s ProMRI MultiPole pacing
9th May 2017
Biotronik launches first US FDA-approved CRM devices with MRI AutoDetect technology
9th May 2017
US FDA approves Biotronik’s Sentus ProMRI quadripolar left ventricular lead
9th May 2017
Remote monitoring of ICDs is more cost-effective than standard management
8th May 2017
Rate of early death after ventricular tachycardia ablation as high as...
5th May 2017
Boston Scientific announces scheduled presentations at Heart Rhythm Society 2017
5th May 2017
Surgical left atrial appendage occlusion reduces thromboembolic stroke and mortality in...
4th May 2017
Acutus Medical receives FDA clearance for AcQGuide Steerable Sheath
3rd May 2017
Teleflex gets FDA 510(k) clearance for the Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic...
2nd May 2017
Unemployment associated with 50% higher risk of death in heart failure...
2nd May 2017
Heart failure mortality is inversely related to wealth of country
2nd May 2017
Survey finds 79% of atrial fibrillation patients would say “yes” to...
2nd May 2017
Physical activity may ward off heart damage
2nd May 2017
MADIT S-ICD global study enrols first patient to assess sudden cardiac...
19th April 2017
Syncope may increase risk of workplace accidents, job loss
19th April 2017
Pacemakers with Closed Loop Stimulation programming help to reduce recurrence of...
10th April 2017
Biotronik launches Plexa ProMRI ICD lead with helical design in Europe
7th April 2017
Taller, heavier women have nearly threefold greater risk of atrial fibrillation
7th April 2017
Medtronic ENDURANCE Supplemental trial of HVAD fails to meet primary endpoint
6th April 2017
Janssen and Premier to initiate stroke risk management study among AF...
4th April 2017
Medtronic initiates global trial of Arctic Front Advance cardiac cryoablation catheter
31st March 2017
First patient enrolled in Daiichi Sankyo’s ELIMINATE-AF edoxaban study
31st March 2017
Cardiac lead extractions safer in high volume centres
23rd March 2017
Biosense Webster launches Carto 3 system Carto Visitag module with Ablation...
23rd March 2017
US FDA grants Investigational Device Exemption to Aegis Medical for Sierra...
23rd March 2017
Biotronik launches Edora MR-conditional pacemakers
22nd March 2017
Research argues requirements for AEDs in US schools need improvement
22nd March 2017
ACC 2017: Uninterrupted dabigatran performs better than warfarin in atrial fibrillation...
21st March 2017
UK NICE recommends Boston Scientific CRT-D devices using EnduraLife battery technology
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: Mary Norine Walsh assumes American College of Cardiology presidency
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: Anticoagulant treatment may be unnecessary for stroke prevention following...
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: Wrist-worn heart rate monitors less accurate than standard chest...
21st March 2017
AliveCor unveils first artificial intelligence-enabled platform for early atrial fibrillation detection
21st March 2017
Coffee shops and cash machines ideal locations for lifesaving automated external...
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: Researchers sound alarm over Zika’s potentially harmful effects on...
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: Real-world study supports the effectiveness of the CardioMEMS HF...
21st March 2017
Biomarkers accurately predict acute kidney injury risk in acute decompensated heart...
21st March 2017
ACC 2017: More hospitalisations and deaths for US heart failure patients...
21st March 2017
Registry shows positive results with new mechanical lead extraction device
16th March 2017
Clinical study validates efficiencies of Stereotaxis Niobe ES system compared to...
15th March 2017
New research indicates “harmless” painkillers are associated with an increased risk...
15th March 2017
AtriCure names US principal investigator for the CONVERGE IDE clinical trial
14th March 2017
First guideline for evaluating and managing syncope released in USA
14th March 2017
FDA clears Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor with TruRhythm Detection
13th March 2017
Medtronic announces Medicare reimbursement for Micra Transcatheter Pacing System
10th March 2017
Clinical trial rules should protect patients and results not operational details,...
8th March 2017
Daiichi Sankyo begins ENTRUST-AF PCI study of once-daily edoxaban
6th March 2017
European Society of Cardiology publishes special collection on eHealth revolution
2nd March 2017
Increased physical activity, lower BMI may lower heart failure risk
2nd March 2017
Following dietary recommendations leads to modest heart health improvements
2nd March 2017
Researchers urge physicians to discuss herbal medication use with heart disease...
2nd March 2017
Anders Hove joins Arca Biopharma board of directors
2nd March 2017
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy upgrade is less favourable than de novo implantations
2nd March 2017
US FDA approves Abbott’s FlexAbility Catheter, Sensor Enabled
2nd March 2017
Pacemaker function may be impacted by electric appliances
28th February 2017
US FDA approves expanded indication for Medtronic Freezor Xtra cryoablation catheter
20th February 2017
Occlutech left atrial appendage occluder shows high procedural success in first-in-man...
16th February 2017
Superior vena cava does not seem to contribute to long-standing persistent...
16th February 2017
SentreHEART Lariat and Eclipse receive reimbursement renewal in Germany
14th February 2017
COMPASS study of Janssen’s rivaroxaban to end early for efficacy
9th February 2017
First Texas centre uses St Jude Medical Amplatzer Amulet
8th February 2017
Boston Scientific launches Resonate CRT-D platform in Europe
7th February 2017
Habitual e-cigarette use associated with increased cardiac sympathetic activity
6th February 2017
Parents of children with serious heart defects may be at risk...
3rd February 2017
Multielectrode mapping may be more effective than point-by-point mapping for VT...
3rd February 2017
Flu, pneumonia vaccines may improve health of heart failure patients
3rd February 2017
US FDA approves Assurity MRI pacemaker
2nd February 2017
Biotronik launches a new series of Ilivia CRT devices
2nd February 2017
US FDA clears CardioInsight noninvasive 3D mapping system
1st February 2017
Very low LDL cholesterol levels well-tolerated in heart disease patients
31st January 2017
US Medicare to cover leadless pacemakers
26th January 2017
Biotronik to host 10th annual “Expert Meeting Berlin”
26th January 2017
Latest statistics show heart failure on the rise
26th January 2017
CardioFocus HeartLight Excalibur balloon undergoes initial clinical evaluation
23rd January 2017
Robert Califf resigns as US FDA commissioner
20th January 2017
AF Symposium 2017: First-in-man study shows promising results with a multi-electrode...
20th January 2017
AF Symposium 2017: Use of intracardiac echocardiography is a “viable option”...
20th January 2017
Biotronik launches Edora smaller-size pacemakers
20th January 2017
High survival rates for elderly patients with implantable defibrillators
17th January 2017
St Jude Medical announces Merlin cybersecurity updates
10th January 2017
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer provide US$50 million dollar loan to Portola...
6th January 2017
Few cardiologists take steps to avoid radiation exposure during pregnancy despite...
5th January 2017
Abbott completes the acquisition of St Jude Medical
5th January 2017
Case strengthens for opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening
5th January 2017
American Heart Association launches Center of Excellence hospital accreditation
4th January 2017
Sixty-five percent of women cardiologists experience discrimination at work, ACC survey...
4th January 2017
Alcohol abuse increases risk of heart conditions as much as other...
4th January 2017
First patients treated with BioTrace Medical’s Tempo temporary pacing lead
20th December 2016
STS recommends surgical ablation as an “effective” treatment for atrial fibrillation
20th December 2016
US FDA bans powdered gloves
19th December 2016
US FDA clears St Jude Medical’s EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system
15th December 2016
Discover the latest evidence and ablation techniques for persistent AF treatment
14th December 2016
Transcatheter atrial shunt benefits persist through one year in treatment of...
8th December 2016
Christian Butter wins best abstract for SELECT-LV final trial results at...
7th December 2016
Moderate, habitual alcohol intake associated with atrial fibrillation
7th December 2016
Medtronic receives CE mark for less-invasive HVAD implant procedure
30th November 2016
US FDA clears Corsens Cardiac Monitor
29th November 2016
Amsel Medical to present Occluder research at ICI 2016
29th November 2016
US FDA approves Medtronic’s Claria MRI Quad cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillator
24th November 2016
AHA 2016: HeartMate 3 LVAS improves clinical outcomes compared with HeartMate...
19th November 2016
AHA 2016: Multisensor algorithm may help predict worsening heart failure
18th November 2016
AHA 2016: Low-dose rivaroxaban reduces clinically significant bleeding in PCI patients...
18th November 2016
OSYPKA AG launches HAT500® RF ablation system in Europe
18th November 2016
AHA 2016: Elizabeth M McNally wins AHA prize for research into...
17th November 2016
Patient enrolment complete in study assessing use of dabigatran atrial fibrillation...
14th November 2016
AHA 2016: Combination of drug therapy and left ventricular assist device...
14th November 2016
Health Canada approves edoxaban for two indications
10th November 2016
Biotronik launches Inventra ICD for heart failure patients with higher defibrillation...
8th November 2016
Quadra Allure MP CRT-P gets CE mark approval for MRI labeling
7th November 2016
First-in-human data demonstrate safety and efficacy of new lead for temporary...
3rd November 2016
Charity believes NHS programme will leave hundreds of atrial fibrillation patients...
3rd November 2016
Amulet study shows high implant success rates with Amplatzer Amulet LAA...
2nd November 2016
Patent foramen ovale closure is more effective than medical management in...
2nd November 2016
AtriCure announces approval for the cryoICE platform in Japan
2nd November 2016
FDA approves Amplatzer PFO occluder device ahead of first report investigation...
29th October 2016
World’s smallest single-lead, medical grade ECG launched
28th October 2016
First patient procedure completed in UNCOVER-AF study
28th October 2016
FDA clears temporary pacing lead for use during TAVI and other...
28th October 2016
CardioFocus announces new management appointments
27th October 2016
Pre-clinical study indicates light could be used to treat ventricular arrhythmias
21st October 2016
Lifelong high endurance exercise may cause arrhythmias
20th October 2016
Stereotaxis granted Chinese patent for Vdrive system with V-Loop manipulator
18th October 2016
Short episodes of atrial fibrillation may not increase risk of stroke
18th October 2016
Big data analysis is “next frontier” in identifying harmful drug interactions
18th October 2016
Cryoballoon ablation demonstrates lower healthcare system costs compared to radiofrequency ablation
17th October 2016
Medtronic gets FDA approval for MRI compatible cardiac rhythm and heart...
14th October 2016
FDA warns premature battery depletion in some ICD and CRT-D devices...
12th October 2016
SentreHEART announces first clinical use of the Eclipse surgical left atrial...
12th October 2016
New vice president of US market development for CVRx
7th October 2016
Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) calls for urgent action to prevent thousands...
4th October 2016
World Heart Federation launches global Roadmap to tackle atrial fibrillation
4th October 2016
Painkillers linked to increased risk of heart failure
30th September 2016
Mitac launches wearable ECG-sensor to monitor cardiac arrhythmias
29th September 2016
First US commercial atrial fibrillation procedure with HeartLight system performed at...
27th September 2016
ESC 2016: “User-friendly” risk score may help to better identify atrial...
20th September 2016
JACC retracts OASIS trial paper
19th September 2016
ESC 2016: Remote monitoring for heart failure may not improve clinical...
16th September 2016
Daily alcohol consumption may lead to atrial fibrillation
16th September 2016
EBR Systems receives FDA approval to begin IDE study of its...
14th September 2016
ESC 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines describe benefits of cryoballoon ablation and...
13th September 2016
No significant differences between Watchman and Amplatzer in first comparison
12th September 2016
St Jude Medical launches trial of Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage...
8th September 2016
Higher thyroid hormone levels linked to sudden cardiac death
8th September 2016
ESC 2016: Edoxaban is safe and effective in AF patients undergoing...
7th September 2016
ESC 2016: Rethink of ICD implantation in non-ischaemic heart failure may...
5th September 2016
Atrial fibrillation linked to wider range of serious conditions than previously...
5th September 2016
ESC and EACTS launch first collaborative atrial fibrillation guidelines
2nd September 2016
SAVE study finds no cardiovascular benefit for CPAP sleep apnoea treatment
2nd September 2016
New alliance for heart failure calls for improved care for condition
2nd September 2016
EHRA releases White Book 2016 EP Europace Supplement
2nd September 2016
BioSig Technologies announce peer-reviewed study of Pure EP
2nd September 2016
Experts discuss non-responders to cardiac resynchronisation therapy at ESC scientific symposium
31st August 2016
Biotronik Home Monitoring associated with 38% reduced all-cause mortality at one...
31st August 2016
Daiichi Sankyo PREFER in AF registry suggests increased stroke risk among...
31st August 2016
Medtronic EffectivCRT-during atrial fibrillation algorithm can improve therapy delivery
30th August 2016
Andexanet alfa study shows rapid and substantial anti-Factor Xa activity reversion
30th August 2016
Fewer cardiovascular drugs being studied in clinical trials
30th August 2016
Medtronic Micra TPS sustains low complication rate through 12 months
30th August 2016
Results of phase 3b ENSURE-AF study investigating edoxaban in AF patients...
25th August 2016
First risk score developed for preventing sudden cardiac death in the...
25th August 2016
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer to present new apixaban analyses at ESC
23rd August 2016
Thrombosis Research Institute to announce new real-world GARFIELD-AF registry insights in...
23rd August 2016
Increased parental longevity associated with lower risk of cardiovascular risk in...
22nd August 2016
Arca Biopharma announces 100th patient randomised into the GENETIC-AF phase 2b/3...
19th August 2016
Boehringer Ingelheim launches RE-VECTO global programme to explore idarucizumab use in...
16th August 2016
Automated external defibrillator accessibility: Barrier during cardiac arrest
16th August 2016
Biosense Webster announces US launch of ThermoCool SmartTouch SF catheter
15th August 2016
US FDA approves Boston Scientific Emblem MRI S-ICD system
9th August 2016
Osypka AG launches 8mm gold-tipped Cerablate Flutter ablation catheter
8th August 2016
First European implantation of Biotronik E3-series pacemaker performed in UK
8th August 2016
Study validates new in-hospital mortality risk model for heart attack patients
8th August 2016
American Academy of Neurology advises not to routinely offer percutaneous PFO...
2nd August 2016
US FDA clears expanded paediatric indication for Itamar Medical WatchPAT device
1st August 2016
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy with SonR automated feature helps to reduce hospitalisation...
28th July 2016
Mediterranean diet without low-fat element reduces cardiovascular events
28th July 2016
US FDA releases draft guidance on real-world evidence and medical device...
27th July 2016
Stereotaxis releases second generation V-CAS Deflect system in Europe
27th July 2016
Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of death in...
26th July 2016
Many drugs can cause or worsen heart failure, American Heart Association...
12th July 2016
Texas Children’s Hospital is the first paediatric institution in USA to...
8th July 2016
Philips launches DreamMapper sleep apnoea website and application in UK
4th July 2016
Biotronik Edora pacemakers receive CE mark approval
4th July 2016
Ablation of frequent premature ventricular complex allows safe withholding of ICD...
1st July 2016
Medical devices available in the EU before the USA are at...
30th June 2016
CorMatrix CanGaroo ECM envelope receives CE mark approval
29th June 2016
MicroPort EP receives Chinese FDA approval for Columbus and FireMagic products
28th June 2016
Performance and quality measures updated for patients with atrial fibrillation
28th June 2016
Medtronic to acquire HeartWare for US$1.1 billion
27th June 2016
First Texas facility uses Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacing system
23rd June 2016
Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO product line; changes name to Catheter Precision
23rd June 2016
Digital strategies show promise for emergency heart and stroke care
23rd June 2016
Abbott announces positive results for FIRM-guided rotor ablation at CARDIOSTIM 2016
23rd June 2016
Online medical information: A blessing or a curse?
23rd June 2016
Cardiac & Vascular Institute becomes first North Central Florida cardiologist group...
22nd June 2016
First patient enrolled in AtriCure FROST cryoanalgesia study
22nd June 2016
St Jude Medical HeartMate 3 wins CARDIOSTIM-EHRA EUROPACE 2016 Innovation Award
21st June 2016
Late-breaking research showcased for first time at Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology...
21st June 2016
AF patients with intermediate-to-high-risk of stroke often prescribed aspirin instead of...
21st June 2016
Biotronik launches Solia MR-conditional pacing lead in the USA
17th June 2016
Over a quarter of a million UK AF patients receiving inadequate...
15th June 2016
A quarter of an hour of exercise per day may reduce...
14th June 2016
Fewer repeat ablations and hospitalisations with cryoballoon demonstrated in FIRE AND...
13th June 2016
Over 90% survival at one-year for patients using wearable defibrillator
10th June 2016
Biotronik wins Cardiostim Innovation Award for Best Practice Improvement
9th June 2016
Extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator data presented at CARDIOSTIM 2016
9th June 2016
Micra safety benefits sustained beyond six months
9th June 2016
Karl-Heinz Kuck steps down from the ESC and EHRA after fraud...
8th June 2016
Stereotaxis to present Niobe ES at Cardiostim 2016
8th June 2016
St Jude CardioMEMS HF system becomes ESC’s guideline-directed therapy for heart...
7th June 2016
Afibmatters.org now in Swedish and Portuguese
7th June 2016
First patients treated in CVRx’s Barostim Neo trial
6th June 2016
FDA streamlines “compassionate use” application process
6th June 2016
Auris Surgical Robotics to acquire Hansen Medical
6th June 2016
US Senate introduces legislation to streamline Medicare beneficiary access to breakthrough...
6th June 2016
CE mark granted to Occlutech left atrial appendage occluder
2nd June 2016
Reduced radiation exposure associated with Stereotaxis’ Niobe system
2nd June 2016
Catheter ablation is superior to amiodarone in the treatment of patients...
1st June 2016
European Union agrees new rules for approving medical devices and in...
31st May 2016
New procedure uses heart rate to estimate life expectancy of infarct...
27th May 2016
“Ghosts” after transvenous lead extraction may significantly increase risk of death
27th May 2016
Biotronik launches CardioMessenger smart device in USA
25th May 2016
Radiofrequency catheter ablation shows benefits for recurrent ventricular tachycardia patients
25th May 2016
Catheter Robotics acquires VIVO technology, changes company name to Catheter Precision
25th May 2016
ResMed announces primary results for CAT-HF sleep apnoea trial
24th May 2016
Yoga may help as a complementary treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
24th May 2016
Cryoballoon ablation for AF may be economically favourable compared with focal...
24th May 2016
Three-month data for Watchman show high success rate
19th May 2016
Study suggests major clinical benefit for left atrial appendage occlusion
19th May 2016
Corvia Medical InterAtrial shunt device receives CE mark
12th May 2016
Rethink of ICD implantation in non-ischaemic heart failure may be on...
12th May 2016
First randomised trial shows “poor outcomes” with rotor ablation
11th May 2016
Extravascular ICD therapy is feasible
10th May 2016
EFFORTLESS long-term study confirms safety and efficacy of Boston Scientific Subcutaneous...
10th May 2016
Acutus Medical granted CE mark for AcQMap 3D
10th May 2016
Cell Therapy grants Japan license to Daiichi Sankyo for Heartcel
10th May 2016
Large transvenous lead extraction study finds 95.7% of individual leads successfully...
10th May 2016
Studies support feasibility of extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillation therapy
10th May 2016
New data support safety and performance of Medtronic Micra system
10th May 2016
Ablation should be “preferred approach” in drug-resistant ventricular tachycardia
7th May 2016
Routine ganglionic plexus ablation “should not be performed” in advanced atrial...
6th May 2016
St Jude Medical MultiPoint Pacing Technology could achieve 87% patient response...
5th May 2016
EHRA Proctor Programme applications now open
4th May 2016
Merit Medical launches interventional cardiac resynchronisation therapy initiative
4th May 2016
FDA approves Iperia MR conditional cardiac resynchronisation defibrillators
4th May 2016
Stereotaxis to highlight new clinical results at HRS 2016
4th May 2016
FDA approves Boston Scientific navigation-enabled IntellaNav catheters
4th May 2016
Abbott to acquire St Jude Medical
3rd May 2016
Boston Scientific announces Heart Rhythm Society 2016 presentations
3rd May 2016
US FDA grants Medtronic approval for Visia single-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators
3rd May 2016
Seventy-fifth patient enrolled in GENETIC-AF bucindolol trial
21st April 2016
Boston Scientific receives CE mark for MRI labelling of Emblem S-ICD...
21st April 2016
Empagliflozin (Jardiance) to be studied for the treatment of people with...
21st April 2016
Medtronic’s Reveal LINQ detects atrial fibrillation at higher rate than previously...
21st April 2016
St Jude Medical announces EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system limited market...
20th April 2016
AtriCure receives FDA clearance for its cryoFORM cryoablation probe
14th April 2016
Biotronik gets FDA approval for its BioMonitor 2 insertable cardiac monitor
13th April 2016
Healthcare workers’ radiation exposure tied to range of health problems
13th April 2016
INOVATE-HF data show no evidence that vagus nerve stimulation reduces death...
11th April 2016
Boston Scientific is suspending sales of Watchman FLX in Europe
7th April 2016
First leadless pacemaker approved in the USA
6th April 2016
Development and commercialisation of andexanet alfa in Japan fully supported by...
5th April 2016
American College of Cardiology elects A Allen Seals as chair of...
5th April 2016
Richard Chazal assumes American College of Cardiology presidency
5th April 2016
HeartLight System gets FDA approval for atrial fibrillation treatment
4th April 2016
New independent data confirms benefits of CardioMEMS HF System
4th April 2016
Two studies report on missed opportunities to avoid painful shocks at...
4th April 2016
Test to predict risk of sudden cardiac death being developed in...
1st April 2016
4WARD Coalition launches website to empower patient/healthcare provider communication
1st April 2016
Intravenous vernakalant superior to ibutilide in recent on-set AF patients
1st April 2016
Stereotaxis completes patient enrolment for Niobe system’s post-market surveillance in Japan
1st April 2016
First patient enrolled in Xenios i-cor cardiac assist system trial
30th March 2016
Presence of a wide and large S-wave in lead I is...
30th March 2016
CE mark approval granted for new St Jude Medical Quartet quadripolar...
30th March 2016
Zoll receives approval to market Thermogard XP in Japan
29th March 2016
AHA releases advisory proposing wearable defibrillators as potential treatment option
29th March 2016
Call for 2016 EHRA membership renewal
23rd March 2016
Atrial fibrillation patients at highest stroke risk not prescribed necessary medication
22nd March 2016
Sir Nilesh Samani appointed as next British Heart Foundation medical director
22nd March 2016
FDA proposes ban on most powdered medical gloves
22nd March 2016
PCI does not reduce readmission rates for patients with syncope and...
21st March 2016
AliveCor introduces Kardia Band electrocardiogram for Apple Watch
19th March 2016
FDA grants 510(k) clearance for InfoBionic MoMe Kardia
18th March 2016
Arca Biopharma announces update on GENETIC-AF trial
18th March 2016
NICE publishes final recommendation for sacubitril/valsartan
18th March 2016
Fluoroscopy times and radiation dose reduced in atrial fibrillation ablation with...
17th March 2016
New bidirectional mechanical lead extraction device is safe and efficient with...
17th March 2016
Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for Blazer open-irrigated catheter
14th March 2016
BioMonitor 2 released in the UK and Ireland
14th March 2016
Zoll announces several management changes
10th March 2016
St Jude Medical granted CE mark approval for MRI compatible labelling...
10th March 2016
First implantations of EBR Systems’ WiSE technology take place
9th March 2016
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients at risk of sudden cardiac death may be...
2nd March 2016
APN Health granted FDA clearance for Navid 3D cardiac mapping system
26th February 2016
FDA confirms Robert Califf as new commissioner
25th February 2016
Biotronik opens training facility and innovation centre in New York City,...
25th February 2016
Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for Acuity X4 quadripolar leads
24th February 2016
Medtronic receives CE mark for three MRI-compatible cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillators
22nd February 2016
American College of Cardiology releases competency guidelines for general cardiologists
19th February 2016
American Heart Association warns that African Americans and Hispanics face greater...
19th February 2016
FDA panel offers guidance on leadless pacing technology
19th February 2016
FDA Panel provides recommendations on adverse events, long-term safety and postmarket...
19th February 2016
St Jude Medical receives FDA approval for MultiPoint pacing technology
18th February 2016
First patient enrolled in AtriCure postoperative atrial fibrillation study
18th February 2016
Idarucizumab reimbursement granted in England, Ireland and Wales
18th February 2016
Left atrial appendage isolation with cryoballoon may work as an adjunctive...
16th February 2016
Regenerate Life Science formed to develop advancement of cardiovascular medicine with...
15th February 2016
Robotically-guided approach offers alternative LV lead implantation through the coronary sinus
15th February 2016
Biotronik Itrevia 7 HF-T resynchronisation therapy defibrillator approved in Japan for...
12th February 2016
European Society of Cardiology announces winners of innovative cardiovascular research grant...
11th February 2016
FDA announces Advisory Committee meeting on leadless pacing
10th February 2016
US Medicare to cover Boston Scientific Watchman left atrial appendage closure...
9th February 2016
Spectranetics Bridge occlusion balloon cleared by the US Food and Drug...
9th February 2016
Implantation of multiple leadless pacemakers is feasible without impacting cardiac function
5th February 2016
New drug candidate may prevent and reverse hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mouse...
5th February 2016
Medtronic first to receive FDA approval for MR-conditional CRT-Ds
5th February 2016
Cardiologists expose concerns regarding battery life of cardiac implantable electronic devices
4th February 2016
Abbott acquires Kalila Medical
3rd February 2016
Portola license Japanese commercial rights for andexanet alfa to Bristol-Myers Squibb...
2nd February 2016
Biotronik receives CE mark for new Ilivia implantable cardioverter defibrillators and...
1st February 2016
Boston Scientific and Accenture develop data-driven digital health platform to improve...
29th January 2016
Arca enrols 50th patient in GENETIC-AF atrial fibrillation prevention trial
28th January 2016
Stereotaxis and Philips extend development collaboration for Niobe ES and Allura...
27th January 2016
Optisure high voltage leads classified as Class 1 Advisory by US...
27th January 2016
German public health body grant once-daily edoxaban indication for prevention of...
25th January 2016
AtriCure receives approval for AtriClip products from Japanese Ministry of Health,...
20th January 2016
Sacubitril/valsartan now available in the UK for the treatment of HFrEF...
19th January 2016
Imricor Medical Systems’ Advantage-MR EP recorder and stimulator system granted CE...
18th January 2016
Women and men with heart failure benefit similarly from implantable cardioverter...
18th January 2016
Verseon presents data on new class of anticoagulants at the 8th...
15th January 2016
AliveCor partners with LifeWatch to expand into remote patient monitoring
13th January 2016
Stereotaxis begins multicentre, randomised superiority study on ventricular tachycardia ablation outcomes
11th January 2016
New ultrasound-based system shows promise mapping atrial fibrillation
6th January 2016
AdvaMed, MITA & MDMA applaud congress for passage of the medical...
4th January 2016
Using the American Heart Association’s seven measures for heart health may...
22nd December 2015
Biotronik Iperia ICD systems with ProMRI technology receive FDA approval
22nd December 2015
Biologics License Application submission completed for andexanet alfa
21st December 2015
LifeWatch Services acquires INR monitoring company, FlexLife Health
21st December 2015
Zoll LiveVest wearable defibrillator receives FDA approval for paediatric use
18th December 2015
LuxCath technology demonstrates promising results during first-in-man cardiac ablation procedures
18th December 2015
American Heart Association update shows that one in every three deaths...
17th December 2015
First patient enrolled in international CEASE atrial fibrillation study
17th December 2015
New study evaluating whether pacemakers with closed loop stimulation prevent reflex...
14th December 2015
University of Washington to lead US expansion of Medtronic’s HeartRescue project
9th December 2015
Industry’s first WiFi-based remote cardiac rhythm monitor introduced by ScottCare Corporation
9th December 2015
Bridge occlusion balloon submitted for FDA 510(k) Premarket Notification for lead...
9th December 2015
Biotronik and cardiology experts join Heartbeat International for scientific symposium
7th December 2015
Patients with chronic kidney disease benefit from pacing left and right...
7th December 2015
Insertable cardiac monitors may help decide safe discontinuation of oral anticoagulation...
4th December 2015
Biotronik releases Eluna 8 pacemaker in Japan
3rd December 2015
Leading heart failure doctors pledge united action to improve patient outcomes
2nd December 2015
St Jude Medical gets CE mark for MRI compatibility on Quadra...
2nd December 2015
B3 trial to evaluate benefits of unique rate response algorithm for...
1st December 2015
Medtronic recalls three models of pacemakers due to battery impedance
1st December 2015
Idarucizumab licensed in Europe as specific reversal agent of dabigatran
26th November 2015
Adults with congenital heart defects at considerably higher risk of stroke
25th November 2015
Four societies release collaborative expert consensus statement on ICD programming and...
25th November 2015
Novartis’ Entresto receives European authorisation for chronic heart failure treatment
25th November 2015
Portola Pharmaceuticals’ Phase 3 ANNEXATM study results published
25th November 2015
Ebit receives 2015 Frost and Sullivan European Award for Technology Leadership
24th November 2015
Biosense Webster acquires Coherex Medical
24th November 2015
Micra pacemaker from Medtronic wins 2015 ‘Best of What’s New’ award...
18th November 2015
Greater long-term success rates for Stereotaxis’ Niobe system compared to manual...
17th November 2015
Medtronic launch newly-FDA approved MyCareLink Smart app-based monitor
17th November 2015
BioMonitor 2 cardiac remote monitor launched in Europe by Biotronik
16th November 2015
New study has “major physiopathological and clinical implications” for the management...
16th November 2015
AliveCor appoints Vic Gundotra as new chief executive officer
12th November 2015
Micra TPS meets global clinical trial safety and effectiveness endpoints
10th November 2015
Partners of heart defibrillator patients more concerned about resuming sex
10th November 2015
Global symposium on Advanced Concepts in Electrophysiology receives support from Biotronik
10th November 2015
Study shows increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac death with...
9th November 2015
Debate on defibrillation testing continues
5th November 2015
LivaNova announces launch of the Platinum ICD & CRT-D range
3rd November 2015
New recommendations green-light some athletes with heart disease to compete in...
2nd November 2015
Blackouts and near drownings may signal sudden death risk
26th October 2015
Medtronic receives CE mark for new single-chamber ICDs designed to detect...
21st October 2015
Idarucizumab gets accelerated FDA approval for use in patients in need...
19th October 2015
Pacemakers identify atrial fibrillation and enable initiation of stroke prevention
19th October 2015
The American Heart Association and Heart Rhythm Society coordinate to improve...
16th October 2015
CardioKinetix announces South Korean approval for the Parachute System for heart...
14th October 2015
St Jude Medical completes acquisition of Thoratec
14th October 2015
St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval for the HeartMate 3...
13th October 2015
AtriCure to acquire nContact
7th October 2015
First wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure receives the CE...
5th October 2015
AtriCure announces launch of the Cryoform cryoablation probe
1st October 2015
Acutus Medical expands leadership team
29th September 2015
Benefits of autonomic regulation therapy for heart failure are maintained after...
29th September 2015
Novel oral anticoagulants require improved safety data to challenge warfarin
29th September 2015
European Medicines Agency recommends dabigatran antidote after accelerated assessment
25th September 2015
Entresto (sacubitril valsartan) recommended by CHMP for EU approval
25th September 2015
NICE recommends once-daily Lixiana (edoxaban) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism...
23rd September 2015
Societies release new guideline for treating supraventricular tachycardia
22nd September 2015
US societies release updated training requirements for clinical electrophysiology
18th September 2015
Laguna Pharmaceuticals initiates phase 3 study of vanoxerine in atrial fibrillation...
17th September 2015
New data demonstrate sustained reversal of anticoagulant effect of Factor Xa...
17th September 2015
Physio-Control to acquire HeartSine
17th September 2015
CardioFocus’ HeartLight PMA for the treatment of atrial fibrillation filed and...
15th September 2015
First MRI-conditional implantable cardioverter defibrillator system receives FDA approval
14th September 2015
First patient enrolled in study of Eliquis (apixaban) in NVAF patients...
10th September 2015
Simple test predicts obstructive sleep apnoea in patients hospitalised for heart...
9th September 2015
Electrical left atrial appendage isolation helps to improve freedom from long-standing...
7th September 2015
LCZ696 to be available to UK’s NHS under the Early Access...
2nd September 2015
New real-world study reveals low bleeding rates with rivaroxaban in atrial...
2nd September 2015
Data from five US real-world trials comparing apixaban with other oral...
2nd September 2015
ESC recommends subcutaneous defibrillators for management of ventricular arrhythmias and prevention...
2nd September 2015
Global registry presents two-year outcomes data in more than 17,000 newly-diagnosed...
2nd September 2015
New studies identify gene associated with sudden cardiac death
1st September 2015
Secondhand smoke during pregnancy and early childhood linked to atrial fibrillation...
1st September 2015
Personal MedSystems introduces CardioSecur 22-lead mobile ECG at ESC Congress 2015
1st September 2015
LEADLESS II shows positive safety and efficacy outcomes with Nanostim
31st August 2015
Study highlights gender-related differences in athletes’ hearts
31st August 2015
Sudden cardiac death in sport may occur in healthy hearts
30th August 2015
ESC and Boehringer Ingelheim launch new drive for innovation in cardiovascular...
29th August 2015
Westmead Hospital provides data supporting ablation effectiveness of Stereotaxis magnetic navigation
28th August 2015
BioControl Medical completes enrolment in the INOVATE-HF study of the CardioFit...
28th August 2015
Biotronik gets CE mark approval for last two generations of ProMRI...
27th August 2015
Biotronik announces CE mark approval and pilot study results for BioMonitor...
27th August 2015
Second generation cryoballoon shows favourable outcomes treating persistent atrial fibrillation
27th August 2015
Boston Scientific announces CE mark for MRI compatible labelling for ICD...
25th August 2015
E-health vital in battle against heart disease say European cardiology leaders
25th August 2015
WomenHeart launches first virtual support network for women living with atrial...
20th August 2015
GARFIELD-AF Registry data to be featured at ESC Congress 2015
20th August 2015
Mobile technology may help people improve health behaviours
14th August 2015
Moderate physical activity associated with lower risk of heart failure in...
13th August 2015
Guideline-based algorithm helps to reduce syncope recurrence in old patients with...
11th August 2015
Study highlights advantages of Stereotaxis platform in treating ventricular tachycardia
10th August 2015
NICE recommends once-daily edoxaban for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in...
7th August 2015
Biotronik enrols first patients in the BIO|GUARD-MI study
7th August 2015
Addressing social factors critical for continued fight against heart disease and...
6th August 2015
Biotronik begins first study to assess relevance of defibrillator back-up after...
5th August 2015
Boston Scientific to become significant shareholder in Preventice Solutions
4th August 2015
Sensor-based electromagnetic tracking system helps to improve resynchronisation therapy implant procedures
29th July 2015
LuxCath LLC awarded US patent for real-time lesion visualisation technology for...
29th July 2015
Biotronik single- and dual-chamber pacemakers and ICDs approved for use in...
28th July 2015
Cardiome partner Eddingpharm to initiate Brinavess phase I study in China
24th July 2015
ESC announces hot line sessions highlights
24th July 2015
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22nd July 2015
Black Americans are at greater risk for sudden cardiac arrest than...
21st July 2015
Off-label use of the Lariat device for left atrial appendage exclusion...
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