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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

Biotronik announces first implantation of Itervia HF-T QP devices

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...

17th July 2015

Air pollution from wildfires may increase risk for cardiac arrest

16th July 2015

More than half of breast cancer patients develop diastolic dysfunction after...

16th July 2015

FDA reports adverse events with the Lariat device for left atrial...

14th July 2015

Hansen Medical announces enrolment of initial cohort in ARTISAN US clinical...

8th July 2015

LCZ696 (Entresto) gets FDA approval for heart failure treatment

8th July 2015

Racial and gender disparities in care exist for patients newly-diagnosed with...

3rd July 2015

Biotronik announces start of BIOWOMEN study

3rd July 2015

New research outlines more effective diagnosis for people with heart conditions

2nd July 2015

Less than 10% of eligible older patients receive an ICD after...

30th June 2015

Multicentre study in patients shows idarucizumab reverses anticoagulant effect of dabigatran...

30th June 2015

Sorin and Cyberonics unveil name of combined company: LivaNova

29th June 2015

FDA approves trial to evaluate Lariat ligation of the left atrial...

26th June 2015

Medtronic announces US launch of Advisa SR MRI SureScan pacing system

26th June 2015

Andexanet alfa significantly reduces bleeding in a validated animal model using...

25th June 2015

First ESC recommendations for arrhythmias and chronic kidney disease published

25th June 2015

Edoxaban approved in the European Union

25th June 2015

Fibrin and stem cell patches show promise for heart healing

25th June 2015

Patients “test drive” pacemaker before choosing permanent implant

23rd June 2015

ESC recommends uninterrupted vitamin K antagonists during ablation and device implantation

23rd June 2015

$Boston Scientific initiates study to assess Emblem S-ICD in primary prevention patients with low ejection fraction$

Boston Scientific initiates study to assess Emblem S-ICD in primary prevention...

22nd June 2015

Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacemaker meets initial safety and performance measures

22nd June 2015

One-year outcomes on stroke prevention in patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation...

19th June 2015

AliveCor announces availability of its Mobile ECG in Canada

19th June 2015

Medtronic acquires CardioInsight Technologies

19th June 2015

Biosense Webster launches Carto 3 system Confidense module

19th June 2015

Benefit of anticoagulation in AF patients with a low risk of...

18th June 2015

Don’t miss Europe’s largest congress dedicated to cardiac arrhythmias

18th June 2015

InvisionHeart receives FDA 510(k) clearance of its InvisionECG technology

17th June 2015

AliveCor launches updated app providing Heart Journal

17th June 2015

American Heart Association survery indicates potentially dangerous misconceptions about heart failure

16th June 2015

Baku 2015 equips European Games with Zoll AED Plus to treat...

16th June 2015

Study published in The Lancet shows effective reversal of dabigatran in...

16th June 2015

Intravenous vernakalant facilitates electrical cardioversion in patients with cardioversion-resistant atrial fibrillation

15th June 2015

Report highlights urgent action needed to lessen the future impact of...

2nd June 2015

Medtronic Tyrx antibacterial envelope reduces cardiac device infection rates at 12...

29th May 2015

Medtronic receives FDA approval and CE mark for Arctic Front Advance...

29th May 2015

New data show safety and efficacy of specifically designed implantable cardioverter...

28th May 2015

First patient enrolled in dabigatran study comparing anticoagulation strategies during atrial...

26th May 2015

Cryoballoon ablation is not as safe as radiofrequency but is as...

26th May 2015

Safety and efficacy of Transcatheter Pacing System demonstrated in initial study

26th May 2015

Botox reduces AF burden for up to a year after cardiac...

25th May 2015

Cardiac resynchronisation is possible by leadless endocardial pacing of the left...

25th May 2015

Baroreflex activation therapy shows greater benefits in no-CRT heart failure patients

19th May 2015

Activity after ICD implantation may predict survival

17th May 2015

Global trial finds Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacemaker meets initial safety measures...

15th May 2015

Data shows advantages of Acutus Medical Dipole Density Heart Imaging and...

15th May 2015

HeartLight US pivotal study meets primary efficacy and safety endpoints

15th May 2015

Abbott and GE Healthcare announce agreement to improve atrial fibrillation treatment

13th May 2015

St Jude Medical expands portfolio of MRI-compatible devices to high voltage...

13th May 2015

Medtronic initiates study of in-office insertion of Reveal LINQ cardiac monitor

8th May 2015

First-in-human study backs neuromodulation to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

6th May 2015

No additional shocks or hospitalisations: Study shows home exercise safe after...

5th May 2015

Biotronik gets CE mark approval for CardioMessenger Smart device to improve...

5th May 2015

Bystander CPR helps cardiac arrest survivors return to work

5th May 2015

Japanese market release of Iperia 7 VR-T DX ProMRI

5th May 2015

New test predicts sudden cardiac death in haemodialysis patients

4th May 2015

Harvard Clinical Research Institute named as a data analytic centre for...

23rd April 2015

Middle-aged congenital heart disease survivors may need special care

21st April 2015

Atrial fibrillation recurrence lower with sleep apnoea treatment

21st April 2015

Long-term data show safety and efficacy of Boston Scientific’s S-ICD System

20th April 2015

FDA approves implantable cardioverter defibrillator with ultra-high energy on the first...

18th April 2015

Portola Pharmaceuticals announces positive phase 3 results from the ANNEXA-A study

16th April 2015

CVRx Barostim Therapy clinical trial results to be presented at Heart...

16th April 2015

HeartWare achieves primary endpoint in the ENDURANCE destination therapy clinical trial

16th April 2015

Edoxaban approved for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular...

15th April 2015

Study re-examines sports restrictions for children with heart rhythm disorder

15th April 2015

Medtronic’s Micra Transcatheter Pacing System gets CE mark

14th April 2015

AATS Graham Foundation and AtriCure announce James L Cox Fellowship in...

14th April 2015

Portola Pharmaceuticals announces positive results for phase 3 ANNEXA-A trial of...

9th April 2015

Adding atrial fibrillation ablation to mitral valve surgery significantly increases risk...

8th April 2015

Catheter ablation superior to amiodarone for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation...

8th April 2015

First fully-implantable micropacemaker designed for foetal use

8th April 2015

Biotronik announces first patient implanted with Eluna pacemaker system with full-body...

7th April 2015

Physically active middle-aged adults have low risk of sudden cardiac arrest

7th April 2015

First patient enrolled in the GOLD AF registry of Medtronic’s PVAC...

7th April 2015

Gender, age and mood disorders affect how patients perceive atrial fibrillation...

1st April 2015

Long-term sustained weight loss associated with significant reduction in AF burden

27th March 2015

FDA approves Biotronik Eluna pacemaker system with full-body ProMRI technology

20th March 2015

CorMatrix CanGaroo ECM Envelope gets approval for South America

19th March 2015

Arca biopharma provides GENETIC-AF clinical trial update

18th March 2015

Data shows ProMRI pacemakers to be safe and effective in full-body...

18th March 2015

Boston Scientific announces FDA and CE mark approval of the Emblem...

18th March 2015

Many atrial fibrillation patients at high risk of stroke fail to...

16th March 2015

Cleveland Heart International and CU Medical roll out external defibrillator technology...

16th March 2015

ResMed to present data on sleep-disordered breathing in chronic heart failure...

13th March 2015

ACC releases updated training recommendations for cardiology fellows

13th March 2015

Societies release revised training guidelines for paediatric cardiology fellowship programmes

13th March 2015

First in-man study of miniaturised implantable cardiac monitor shows positive results

12th March 2015

AliveCor launches new app that automatically tells patients when their ECG...

10th March 2015

Zoll ResQCPR system receives premarket approval from the FDA

10th March 2015

TomTec receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its latest version of TomTec-Arena...

10th March 2015

Updated US guidelines suggest an increase by 19% in AF patients...

5th March 2015

Atrial fibrillation patients on digoxin face increased risk of death

5th March 2015

Global atrial fibrillation treatment market to peak at US$9.4bn in 2020

3rd March 2015

London Bridge Hospital partners with Quail Digital to enhance clinical communications...

3rd March 2015

Boehringer Ingelheim submits biologics license application to FDA for reversal agent...

3rd March 2015

Cyberonics and Sorin announce merger plan

27th February 2015

Spinal cord stimulation in severe heart failure patients is safe and...

26th February 2015

Vitaria vagal nerve stimulation system receives CE mark for treatment of...

26th February 2015

Subcutaneous-ICD patients may be able to undergo MRI scans at 1.5T...

26th February 2015

Heart failure patients who struggle with daily tasks are hospitalised more...

26th February 2015

First patients enrolled in DEEP clinical study

25th February 2015

Heart-failure helpline could be “difference maker” for turning disease into a...

23rd February 2015

CHU de Saint- Étienne launches second stereotaxis lab

20th February 2015

New data shows iRhythm reduces cost of arrhythmia detection compared to...

20th February 2015

ProMRI studies confirm safety of MR imaging with Biotronik devices

18th February 2015

Real-world study shows effectiveness of Reveal LINQ to detect atrial fibrillation...

12th February 2015

Stem cells from placenta show promise for treating heart failure

12th February 2015

Sorin announces enrolment of first patients in the Vanguard clinical study

12th February 2015

Real-world multicentre study shows positive outcomes with left atrial appendage occlusion...

11th February 2015

Hansen Medical announces expanded protocol for the ARTISAN-AF IDE study

10th February 2015

FDA approves Savaysa for reduction of stroke risk in non-valvular atrial...

10th February 2015

Wearable sensor smoothes path to long-term ECG and EMG monitoring

5th February 2015

Phase 3 ANNEXA-R study of andexanet alfa and factor Xa inhibitor...

5th February 2015

Boston Scientific launches long-lasting implantable cardioverter defibrillators

3rd February 2015

CVRx Barostim Therapy trial results to be presented at the ACC...

3rd February 2015

FDA clears AliveCor’s new automated detectors for normal ECG recordings and...

30th January 2015

Bridging during anticoagulation interruption associated with higher bleeding risk in AF...

30th January 2015

Bayer collaborates on phase III study to evaluate Xarelto in embolic...

29th January 2015

St Jude Medical announces FDA approval of FlexAbility Ablation Catheter

28th January 2015

AliveCor launches atrial fibrillation algorithm detector for its Heart Monitor

26th January 2015

Ten per cent of heart patients may be inappropriately prescribed aspirin

26th January 2015

Biotronik concludes enrolment in phase C of its ProMRI ICD Study

26th January 2015

Milestone Pharmaceuticals receives FDA clearance of MSP-2017 phase 2 IND

13th January 2015

St. Jude Medical begins study of ablation procedures to treat ventricular...

12th January 2015

Medtronic initiates European trial to evaluate cryoballoon ablation treatment for atrial...

9th January 2015

Medtronic announces first patient enrolment in Tyrx absorbable antibacterial envelope trial

8th January 2015

Stereotaxis receives FDA clearance of Vdrive system and Japanese regulatory approval...

6th January 2015

Abbott completes acquisition of Topera

29th December 2014

Biosense Webster launches programme to reinforce patient benefits of company’s contact...

20th December 2014

AliveCor launches third generation heart monitor

18th December 2014

Philips’ defibrillators to be made available to schools across the UK

18th December 2014

REPLACE DARE score provides tool for risk stratifying pacemaker or implantable...

17th December 2014

Non-invasive mapping prior to ablation may be an effective strategy for...

16th December 2014

First trial of oral anticoagulant to prevent recurrent stroke due to...

15th December 2014

Guidelines added to ACC Guideline Clinical App

15th December 2014

St Jude Medical receives CE mark approval of the Allure Quadra...

11th December 2014

Medtronic receives FDA approval and launches additional Attain Performa leads

11th December 2014

Biotronik announces conclusion of full-body ProMRI pacemaker study

10th December 2014

New research reports low rate of mechanical failure in Optim family...

8th December 2014

iRhythm Technologies receives CE mark for ZIO Service and enters UK...

5th December 2014

Biotronik launches new ProMRI ICD and CRT-D series with Sentus QP...

3rd December 2014

Epinephrine may do more harm than good for cardiac arrest patients

1st December 2014

Ventricular tachycardia treatment with robotic catheter ablation shows positive results

28th November 2014

European cardiologists highlight risk of delayed diagnosis for patients with non-valvular...

28th November 2014

Investigational idarucizumab may reverse effect of dabigatran, new data show

27th November 2014

Drug helps lower high potassium levels associated with potentially lethal cardiac...

27th November 2014

Biotronik releases new online tool to track MR conditional status of...

24th November 2014

Long-term overtreatment with antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy may increase the risk of dementia...

21st November 2014

Algisyl-LVR shows significant health status improvement of advanced heart failure patients

20th November 2014

CardioMEMS HF significantly reduces 30-day hospital readmission rates

20th November 2014

Studies show Medtronic CRT devices reduce readmissions after heart failure hospitalisations

20th November 2014

New positive data from investigational drug (LCZ696) for heart failure presented...

19th November 2014

Biosense Webster and StopAfib.org work to raise awareness of AFIB

18th November 2014

Watchman presents possible alternative to warfarin for stroke prevention in patients...

18th November 2014

Study recommends repeat testing of Brugada syndrome patients

18th November 2014

Survey uncovers need to raise awareness of link between atrial fibrillation...

18th November 2014

Stressful duties linked with risk of sudden cardiac death among police...

18th November 2014

S-ICD system receives favourable US coding and payment designations for 2015

14th November 2014

MiD study unveils key arrhythmia findings in patients with end-stage renal...

14th November 2014

American College of Cardiology announces launch of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology

14th November 2014

Continuous ECG surveillance of marathon athletes is feasible

13th November 2014

Antiarrhythmic drug vernakalant shows positive results in Asia-Pacific phase 3 clinical...

12th November 2014

AtriCure receives FDA approval to start DEEP IDE study

11th November 2014

ACC launches new Guideline Clinical App for cardiologists, general practitioners

11th November 2014

LifeWatch signs agreement to utilise Vital Connect’s HealthPatch MD

10th November 2014

Dabigatran associated with higher incidence of major bleeding than warfarin

4th November 2014

FDA makes recommendation on Daiichi Sankyo’s Savaysa

31st October 2014

Hansen Medical announces global launch of the Sensei X2 robotic system

31st October 2014

St Jude Medical receives FDA approval of TactiCath Quartz Contact Force...

30th October 2014

Vitamin D deficiency increases poor brain function after cardiac arrest

30th October 2014

Heart rate may predict survival and brain function in comatose cardiac...

30th October 2014

Abbott to acquire Topera and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics

29th October 2014

Persistent atrial fibrillation treatment with robotic navigation and contact force sensing...

22nd October 2014

Living near major roads may increase risk of sudden cardiac death...

21st October 2014

Boston Scientific receives CE mark approval for MRI compatible Accolade pacemakers...

17th October 2014

Medtronic gets FDA approval of pacing lead for full-body MRI scans

16th October 2014

Massachussets General Hospital to coordinate new global research initiative in USA...

14th October 2014

AtriCure completes enrolment in post approval study for the Synergy Ablation...

13th October 2014

FDA’s Advisory Committee Panel votes in favour of Watchman device

10th October 2014

Novel protein in heart linked to ventricular arrhythmias

9th October 2014

CVRx announces first successful Barostim neo heart failure commercial implants in...

8th October 2014

Radiation risks should be considered and discussed before heart imaging: American...

2nd October 2014

Societies release first appropriate use criteria for paediatric heart disease

1st October 2014

Try something new this world heart day, urges the ESC

29th September 2014

AtriCure launches AtriClip Flex for left atrial appendage occlusion

24th September 2014

St Jude Medical receives CE mark approval for pacing lead labelling...

22nd September 2014

First randomised sham controlled trial of vagal nerve stimulation for heart...

16th September 2014

AHA and ACC release scientific statement on congenital and genetic heart...

16th September 2014

New data analysis from CHAMPION shows significant reductions in heart failure...

16th September 2014

Medtronic launches Seeq wearable cardiac monitoring system in USA

16th September 2014

Rivaroxaban may be a safe alternative to standard of care in...

15th September 2014

Preventice and eCardio merge as a new holding company

12th September 2014

Permanent AF doubles risk of stroke compared to paroxysmal AF

9th September 2014

Sudden death predictor identifies ICD candidates in new ESC Guidelines

9th September 2014

Remote monitoring costs in ICD patients comparable to in-office monitoring

5th September 2014

Favourable effect of Pradaxa on kidney function over time compared to...

4th September 2014

FDA clears Vdrive with V-Loop system

4th September 2014

New drug LCZ696 superior to enalapril in heart failure treatment

4th September 2014

Experience in clinical practice and expanding research programme support use of...

3rd September 2014

IN-TIME trial confirms 50% reduction in mortality in HF patients

2nd September 2014

Large-scale study confirms growing body of clinical evidence for St Jude...

1st September 2014

Treating cardiac patients who have sleep apnoea with positive airway pressure...

1st September 2014

BioControl Medical crosses enrolment milestone in INOVATE-HF study

1st September 2014

SMART-AF trial shows AF ablation with contact force sensing catheter is...

29th August 2014

First implants in largest-ever global trial of cardiac resynchronisation therapy

28th August 2014

Joint consensus on antithrombotic use in AF patients with acute coronary...

27th August 2014

FDA clears CorMatrix CanGaroo ECM envelope

27th August 2014

Medtronic Viva CRT-P gets FDA approval

26th August 2014

Study finds nMARQ ablation catheter fast and effective for the treatment...

26th August 2014

AliveCor receives first FDA clearance to detect a serious heart condition...

22nd August 2014

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer to present new Eliquis (apixaban) data at...

22nd August 2014

John Muir Health’s Concord medical centre one of 20 hospitals in...

22nd August 2014

Impulse Dynamics announces first implantation of the Optimizer IVs device in...

22nd August 2014

Exercise may protect older women from atrial fibrillation

21st August 2014

Hansen Medical announces exclusive distribution with Adachi

18th August 2014

PARADIGM-HF trial results of LCZ696 for heart failure to be presented...

18th August 2014

IN-TIME trial results on remote monitoring published in The Lancet

15th August 2014

Lariat device shows high rate of acute left atrial appendage closure...

15th August 2014

FDA approves Attain Performa quadripolar lead and Viva Quad CRT-Ds

7th August 2014

CardioMEMS system receives approval from CMS for New Technology Add-On Payment

6th August 2014

Societies mark 30 years of guidelines for evidence-based cardiovascular care

5th August 2014

Cardiome submits Brinavess reimbursement dossier to Belgian authorities

5th August 2014

The incidence of sudden death in heart transplant patients has not...

1st August 2014

Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals completes first clinical trial for heart failure drug CXL-1427

29th July 2014

Running five minutes daily can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease related...

29th July 2014

Cook Medical reintroduces Evolution RL lead extraction products to US market

25th July 2014

St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval and first use of...

24th July 2014

Niobe system to be presented at Japan Heart Rhythm meeting

23rd July 2014

Moderate alcohol use associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation

18th July 2014

High self-competence may act as a protective factor against lower quality...

16th July 2014

Physicians implant world’s first ProMRI Quadripolar CRT-D system to treat heart...

15th July 2014

More than five million treated in AHA quality improvement programme

11th July 2014

First US patients undergo full-body MRI scans with Biotronik DX system...

10th July 2014

New telemedicine solution collects heartbeat data wirelessly

9th July 2014

Boston Scientific welcomes new guidance on the use of cardiac technologies...

8th July 2014

Dennis, Antman to lead American Heart Association in 2014-15

1st July 2014

Study finds Medtronic insertable cardiac monitors detect AF in stroke patients...

30th June 2014

Novel oral anticoagulants an option for patients with atrial fibrillation

26th June 2014

ANSWER study shows SafeR algorithm reduces right ventricular pacing and improves...

24th June 2014

Wearable defibrillator registry (WEARIT-II) update

23rd June 2014

Preliminary positive data for Micra presented at Cardiostim/EHRA Europace

21st June 2014

New study of Pradaxa to explore anticoagulation in ablation of AF...

20th June 2014

Nanostim leadless pacemaker receives Cardiostim Innovation Award

19th June 2014

CRT-D devices with AdaptivCRT associated with reduction of costs of AF

19th June 2014

Schwarzer Cardiotek completes integration

19th June 2014

NICE no longer recommends aspirin alone for reducing risk of stroke...

18th June 2014

Processed red meat linked to higher risk of heart failure, death...

16th June 2014

Population-based study confirms radiofrequency catheter ablation as safe and effective in...

12th June 2014

Sensei X robotic catheter system to be featured at Cardiostim

10th June 2014

Stereotaxis submits 510(k) application to FDA for Vdrive with V-CAS

10th June 2014

Greater surveillance necessary to improve significant public health burden of sudden...

9th June 2014

First patient enrolled in Stroke Feasibility Study

9th June 2014

Preventive placement of ICDs in patients with less severe heart failure...

4th June 2014

eCardio and Yocaly agree to jointly advance remote cardiac monitoring

4th June 2014

CE mark for Advisa and Ensura SR MRI SureScan pacemaker systems

3rd June 2014

EPIC Alliance questions sports ban for young ICD patients

3rd June 2014

FDA approves CardioMEMS heart failure system

2nd June 2014

Free heart checks available in more than 100 pharmacies in North...

2nd June 2014

St Jude Medical completes acquisition of CardioMEMS

2nd June 2014

Spectranetics receives CE mark for TightRail rotating dilator sheath platform

27th May 2014

Biotronik’s defibrillators for 3.0 Tesla and full-body MRI get CE mark...

27th May 2014

Antidote for rapid reversal of dabigatran progresses into next stage of...

22nd May 2014

iRhythm secures US$17 million in funding led by Novo A/S as...

22nd May 2014

IN-TIME shows equal benefit of home telemonitoring in ICD and CRT-D...

19th May 2014

Hospital visits for atrial fibrillation rising

19th May 2014

New data show that defibrillators programmed to wait longer to deliver...

15th May 2014

New expert consensus statement attempts to close the gap on guidance...

15th May 2014

Study of Latitude remote patient management system demonstrates significant reduction in...

15th May 2014

MINERVA shows delays of persistent atrial fibrillation progression with advanced pacing...

15th May 2014

FDA approves Biotronik Entovis pacemaker system with ProMRI technology

14th May 2014

Cryoballoon faster and more effective than conventional radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal...

14th May 2014

Aggressive lifestyle management helps improve success rate after AF ablation

13th May 2014

Defibrillation testing: Safe but not necessary

12th May 2014

Substrate based ablation superior than conventional ablation of stable clinical ventricular...

12th May 2014

Gilead announces results from phase 2 study showing reduction in AF...

11th May 2014

Study results show significant overall cost savings with St Jude Medical...

10th May 2014

New registry data highlight substantial global differences in stroke prevention for...

8th May 2014

TOCCASTAR trial meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints at Heart Rhythm...

8th May 2014

Bariatric surgery prevents obese patients from developing atrial fibrillation

8th May 2014

Spectranetics TightRail rotating dilator sheath achieves clinical goal in first in-patient...

8th May 2014

Updated advice on heart devices from NICE

6th May 2014

Eliquis (apixaban) recommended for prevention of stroke

6th May 2014

St Jude Medical presents comprehensive clinical evidence during Heart Rhythm 2014

6th May 2014

Boston Scientific joins Optum Labs as Founding Medical Device Partner

6th May 2014

CardioFocus’ HeartLight system to be featured at two upcoming arrhythmia conferences

6th May 2014

Spectranetics debuts next-generation mechanical extraction devices at Heart Rhythm 2014

6th May 2014

Cardiac Lead Extraction Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

6th May 2014

Viva cardiac resynchronisation therapy-pacemaker now available in Europe

2nd May 2014

FDA approves Inspire upper airway stimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea

2nd May 2014

Genetics in cardiac arrhythmias wins second and third best oral abstracts...

1st May 2014

First reduced radiation heart procedures in Arizona with MediGuide technology

30th April 2014

Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics announces new financing for TempaSure cardiac ablation catheter...

29th April 2014

New guidelines aim to improve care for unborn babies with heart...

25th April 2014

Antiarrhythmic drug therapy increases hospitalisation risk for older patients with atrial...

25th April 2014

Mechanical transvenous extraction of ICD leads with a multiple venous entry-site...

24th April 2014

First patient enrolled in US pivotal clinical trial to evaluate the...

23rd April 2014

Boston Scientific begins NAVIGATE X4 clinical trial

22nd April 2014

Symposium features HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System at 80th Annual German Cardiac...

21st April 2014

Boston Scientific announces FDA approval of new defibrillators and heart failure...

16th April 2014

AliveCor announces results of SEARCH-AF trial

15th April 2014

CE mark approval for Medtronic Evera MRI ICD system

15th April 2014

FDA clears mechanical lead extraction devices

15th April 2014

FDA approves expanded indication for certain pacemakers and defibrillators used to...

15th April 2014

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center announces first patient in US to...

15th April 2014

Daiichi Sankyo extends the PREFER in AF patient registry

10th April 2014

Boston Scientific begins expansion of S-ICD system in Asia

10th April 2014

First patients implanted with ICDs in Biotronik ProMRI study

10th April 2014

Poor sleep doubles hospitalisations in heart failure patients

7th April 2014

Brugada-ECG highly prevalent among schizophrenic patients

2nd April 2014

New data illustrate long-term safety and effectiveness of Boston Scientific S-ICD...

1st April 2014

Daiichi Sankyo initiates phase 3 ENSURE-AF study

1st April 2014

Stereotaxis submits 510(k) application to FDA for VDrive with v-loop system

1st April 2014

New atrial fibrillation Guideline covers novel anticoagulants, ablation

31st March 2014

New study demonstrates clinical utility of iRhythm’s ZIO service to rule...

31st March 2014

Long-term data show lower mortality rates in heart failure patients with...

31st March 2014

CE mark for pacemaker series with event-triggered IEGM transmissions

27th March 2014

Remote monitoring of ICD patients improves care

25th March 2014

Results from LEADLESS trial published

25th March 2014

St Jude Medical announces global launch of Optisure defibrillation lead

24th March 2014

FDA approves new pacemakers from St Jude Medical

24th March 2014

Edoxaban evaluated in two subgroup analyses of East Asian patients from...

24th March 2014

ICD-CRT therapy reduces hospitalisations compared with ICD therapy alone in heart...

21st March 2014

Apixaban is cost-effective compared with standard of care for stroke prevention...

20th March 2014

AliveCor over-the-counter orders begin shipping

18th March 2014

European post-approval trial for Nanostim leadless pacemaker begins

18th March 2014

Sorin Group acquires Oscor’s CRM lead business

17th March 2014

FDA approves first ICD to be evaluated in US clinical trials...

14th March 2014

National campaign launched in USA to help increase diversity in clinical...

14th March 2014

Boston Scientific announces CE mark approval and first implants of Ingevity...

14th March 2014

New onset atrial fibrillation after TAVI does not increase rate of...

13th March 2014

10,000 patients with atrial fibrillation now enrolled in GLORIA-AF registry

11th March 2014

Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) now approved in more than 100 countries

7th March 2014

Outbursts of anger linked to greater risk of heart attacks and...

7th March 2014

First 4F MR conditional lead gets CE mark approval

5th March 2014

FDA approves Thermocool SmartTouch catheter

26th February 2014

Stereotaxis signs distribution agreement for Niobe technology in Japan

26th February 2014

Scripps Clinic first to implant miniture cardiac monitor

25th February 2014

Subanalysis of phase 3 ARISTOTLE shows apixaban reduced risk of stroke...

25th February 2014

AliveCor offers integration with Practice Fusion’s electronic health records platform

24th February 2014

Medtronic announces first US implant of world’s smallest, minimally invasive cardiac...

21st February 2014

Detection of atrial fibrillation with insertable cardiac monitors is superior to...

20th February 2014

Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor receives FDA clearance and CE mark

19th February 2014

Limitations of novel oral anticoagulants challenge their widespread use

18th February 2014

Apama Medical announces claim coverage in China for electrode-based ablation balloon...

18th February 2014

Stereotaxis appoints new chief executive officer

17th February 2014

New data support use of Zio Patch to identify cardiac arrhythmias...

14th February 2014

New Heart Rhythm Society Choosing Wisely list details five commonly used...

14th February 2014

AtriCure completes acquisition of Estech

14th February 2014

Vernakalant demonstrates 74% cardioversion in post-cardiac surgery patients with atrial fibrillation

14th February 2014

Insights into BERLIN study of catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia treatment

12th February 2014

FDA clears AliveCor Heart Monitor over-the-counter

11th February 2014

Cardiac resynchronisation therapy with leadless technology is feasible in heart failure...

7th February 2014

First US patient implant with the Nanostim leadless pacemaker

6th February 2014

eCardio opens independent diagnostic testing facility in California

5th February 2014

Rome to host ESC Congress for the first time

5th February 2014

Aspirin still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

5th February 2014

Israel Ministry of Health approves clinical trials for BioControl Medical’s CardioFit...

4th February 2014

First patients enrolled in Biotronik’s expanded ProMRI study

27th January 2014

Leadless pacemaker implanted in the UK for the first time

27th January 2014

FDA approves Medtronic SureScan Pacing Systems for full body MRI scans...

27th January 2014

NICE consults on draft updated recommendations on implantable devices for the...

22nd January 2014

Therapy Cool Flex Ablation Catheter and Cardiac Ablation Generator get FDA...

20th January 2014

Remote follow-up of patients with implantable defibrillators significantly reduces ambulatory costs

16th January 2014

HeartLight endoscopic ablation system can now be used in Spain

10th January 2014

Biotronik now supplies US Department of Veterans Affairs

9th January 2014

Stereotaxis completes clinical trial of Vdrive with V-Loop system

7th January 2014

Medtronic announces acquisition of Tyrx

7th January 2014

VICTORY AF trial for persistent or long-standing atrial fibrillation starts enrolment

6th January 2014

Topera’s third generation 3D Mapping System is FDA cleared

6th January 2014

AtriCure completes acquisition of Estech

3rd January 2014

Depression more common in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation than in...

3rd January 2014

Subcutaneous ICD continues to show positive results in a real-world scenario

1st January 2014

AtriCure to acquire Estech

23rd December 2013

New atrial fibrillation classification by ECG will help GPs deliver personalised...

20th December 2013

New drug application for edoxaban submitted in Japan

20th December 2013

Imperial College awarded research grant to develop new drug treatments for...

19th December 2013

Management of atrial fibrillation still suboptimal in Europe

19th December 2013

Meta-analysis shows all four novel oral anticoagulants perform better than warfarin

18th December 2013

Next-generation X4 quadripolar CRT-D systems are CE-marked

17th December 2013

Multicentre study finds focal impulse and rotor mapping (FIRM) may eliminate...

11th December 2013

FDA advisory panel votes favourably on Watchman left atrial appendage closure...

11th December 2013

Medtronic announces first-in-human implant of Micra Transcatheter Pacing System

10th December 2013

More efficient way to grow heart muscle from stem cells could...

9th December 2013

FDA issues safety communication on HeartStart automated external defibrillators

4th December 2013

GlobalData forecasts Cardiac Rhythm Management market annual growth rate of 4.6%

3rd December 2013

Sorin receives CE mark for its Kora 100, a new MRI...

28th November 2013

Atricure receives FDA approval for investigational study of AtriClip

25th November 2013

Phase IIb study of vanoxerine shows strong safety efficacy signals for...

22nd November 2013

Late-breaking trial results show significant delay in atrial fibrillation disease progression...

22nd November 2013

AFNET-EAST trial enrols 1,000 patients

22nd November 2013

AliveCor launches mobile app to monitor heart rhythm

22nd November 2013

Edoxaban not inferior to warfarin in stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation...

20th November 2013

Weight reduction decreases severe atrial fibrillation symptoms

18th November 2013

Use of device for chest compressions compared to manual CPR does...

18th November 2013

Resting pulse rates of UK pre-teens have risen during past 30...

14th November 2013

CardioInsight secures financing to advance ECVUE mapping system development

14th November 2013

Magnetic analogue of ECG shows 89% accuracy diagnosing long QT syndrome...

13th November 2013

Martek Medical launches Lifeline Pro AED in the UK

12th November 2013

New efficacy and safety data for dabigatran to be announced at...

12th November 2013

Radiation exposure in supraventricular tachycardia ablation reduced with minimally fluoroscopic mapping...

8th November 2013

FDA clears Firmap catheter and RhythmView 3D mapping workstation

8th November 2013

Boston Scientific completes acquisition of Bard Electrophysiology

1st November 2013

First patient enrolled in EWOLUTION registry for Watchman device

30th October 2013

American College of Cardiology announces contest to recognise people living well...

29th October 2013

CHART-1 trial for cellular therapy of heart failure to enrol patients...

25th October 2013

Stereotaxis Niobe system receives highest reimbursement classification in Japan

23rd October 2013

Cardiome announces publication of positive data from an observational, retrospective study...

21st October 2013

NATF launches atrial fibrillation action initiative

21st October 2013

Discrepancies in CRT-ICD battery longevity

17th October 2013

HeartLight US pivotal trial completes enrolment

16th October 2013

St Jude Medical announces acquisition of Nanostim and CE mark of...

14th October 2013

Biotronik launches Idova 7 ICD and CRT-D series

11th October 2013

Resynchronisation in narrow QRS patients questioned

11th October 2013

FDA Advisory Panel Recommends expanded indication for Medtronic CRT devices in...

9th October 2013

2010 ESC guidelines on atrial fibrillation followed by seven European countries,...

4th October 2013

FDA approves Biotronik’s Ilesto ICD and CRT-D devices

2nd October 2013

AtriCure launches Maze IV training programme in Europe

1st October 2013

Remede implantable device system shows “promising” results in the treatment of...

24th September 2013

Heart failure patients experience 46% reduction in atrial fibrillation risk with...

24th September 2013

Vernakalant intravenous achieves better conversion to normal sinus rhythm than propafenone...

23rd September 2013

HAS-BLED score more accurate than stroke scores at predicting major bleeding...

19th September 2013

Biotronik launches AlCath Flutter Gold for atrial flutter treatment

19th September 2013

No relationship between seizure and sudden cardiac arrest in most patients...

18th September 2013

Boston Scientific opens Institute for Advancing Science and Innovation Center in...

17th September 2013

Chinese electrophysiology market to grow approximately 20% in 2013

13th September 2013

AtriCure appoints Scott Drake to its board of directors

9th September 2013

SERVE-HF trial completes enrolment

9th September 2013

Delayed enhancement-MRI detected atrial fibrosis could predict successful ablation in atrial...

9th September 2013

Catheter ablation may reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients

5th September 2013

WaveCrest LAA Occlusion System is CE-marked

4th September 2013

Out of hospital cardiac arrest survival just 7%

4th September 2013

Sensor-based electromagnetic tracking system may help to reduce radiation exposure in...

4th September 2013

GARFIELD registry shows antithrombotic agents not optimally used to prevent stroke

3rd September 2013

IN-TIME study shows significant reduction in all-cause mortality in ICD and...

2nd September 2013

Stroke or systemic embolism uncommon in AF patients treated with apixaban...

2nd September 2013

REFORM study shows Biotronik Home Monitoring reduces follow-up visits in ICD...

30th August 2013

New trial shows subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator is safe and effective

29th August 2013

AtriCure and Century Medical secure a distribution agreement

27th August 2013

Implantation of the Cognis cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillator begins in China

27th August 2013

Personalised atrial fibrillation management needed to close mortality gap

27th August 2013

AlluraClarity reduces radiation in image-guided catheter ablation trial in The Netherlands

27th August 2013

Discrepancies found in antiarrhythmic drug prescriptions for atrial fibrillation

22nd August 2013

FDA approval for IntellaTip MiFi XP ablation catheter and 510(k) clearance...

21st August 2013

Valentin Fuster named editor in chief of ACC’s flagship journal

19th August 2013

St Jude Medical acquires Endosense

19th August 2013

BioVentrix expands use of its Revivent System for heart failure treatment...

16th August 2013

FDA approval and first use of MediGuide enabled ablation catheters announced

15th August 2013

Odds of surviving sudden cardiac arrest increase at fitness facilities

8th August 2013

TYRX announces first US implantation of AIGISRx R fully bioresorbable antibacterial...

8th August 2013

Single-chamber ICDs with novel detection algorithms show low inappropriate shock rate

7th August 2013

First patients enrolled in new study design of ARTISAN-AF trial for...

6th August 2013

eCardio appoints John H Untereker as new president

2nd August 2013

Physicians should counsel patients about sex life after cardiac event

2nd August 2013

New findings for acute heart failure treatment with Trevena’s biased ligands

31st July 2013

FDA clears Vdrive Robotic Navigation System with V-Sono Intracardiac Echocardiography catheter...

30th July 2013

Quality of life overestimated or underestimated in 55% of paroxysmal atrial...

26th July 2013

100th SynCardia Total Artificial Heart implanted in 2013

25th July 2013

FDA clears Rhythmia Mapping System

24th July 2013

ESC and AEPC release consensus statement on paediatric arrhythmias

18th July 2013

British Heart Foundation awards Zoll a tender for automated external defibrillators...

18th July 2013

mHealth report forecasts up to US$36 billion savings from remote patient...

17th July 2013

Dabigatran shows sustained benefit in difficult to treat patients with atrial...

17th July 2013

David Francischelli is the new vice president of Research and Development...

11th July 2013

FDA clears fully resorbable AIGISRx R Antibacterial Envelope

9th July 2013

A good night’s sleep increases the cardiovascular benefits of a healthy...

5th July 2013

First pulmonary vein isolation procedure combined with renal denervation for atrial...

4th July 2013

Complete pulmonary vein isolation more effective in atrial fibrillation treatment

1st July 2013

Multicentre European study set to evaluate HeartLight system for persistent atrial...

28th June 2013

Lower electrode-related complication rate for S-ICD system vs transvenous ICD leads

28th June 2013

St Jude medical launches wireless MRI-conditional pacemaker in Japan

28th June 2013

Boston Scientific to acquire Bard EP

28th June 2013

Ablation superior to medical therapy for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

28th June 2013

AliveCor’s mobile ECG now available in UK and Ireland

26th June 2013

St Jude Medical receives CE mark approval of multipoint pacing CRT-D

26th June 2013

Sorin announces results of the DREAM clinical study

25th June 2013

Researchers find a new possible cause of sudden infant death

21st June 2013

New risk assessment tool to predict stroke in patients with atrial...

21st June 2013

Wearable defibrillator aids decision making on ICD need

20th June 2013

Biotronik launches Ilesto 7 Series in Europe

20th June 2013

Promising mid-term results from thoracoscopic ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation

19th June 2013

Elderly people benefit from using implantable defibrillators

18th June 2013

RELY-ABLE results support long-term safety of dabigatran in non-valvular atrial fibrillation...

17th June 2013

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes under study

13th June 2013

Long-distance cross-country skiers at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias

13th June 2013

Sleep apnoea increases risk of sudden cardiac death

12th June 2013

FDA approves next generation Ellipse and Assura ICD’s and CRT-Ds

12th June 2013

American College of Cardiology and American Heart association update guidelines for...

10th June 2013

Inappropriate shocks may be reduced with dual-chamber ICDs

7th June 2013

Shock-related anxiety from heart devices is associated with sexual dysfunction in...

5th June 2013

First-in-man study shows promise with leadless pacing

4th June 2013

FDA conditionally approves new study design for the Artisan family of...

30th May 2013

Death highest in heart failure patients admitted in January, on Friday,...

29th May 2013

RELAX-AHF and VIVIDD trial results presented at Heart Failure Congress

29th May 2013

IMPACT study of Biotronik Home Monitoring completes enrolment

25th May 2013

Continued warfarin better than heparin bridging during device implantation

21st May 2013

What’s hot at EHRA Europace 2013

17th May 2013

Biventricular pacing yields superior results than conventional right-ventricular pacing in BLOCK...

16th May 2013

UK’s NICE supports improved commissioning for anticoagulation therapy for adults

15th May 2013

Targeted ablation without pulmonary vein isolation shows 82% single procedure success...

15th May 2013

Biocontrol Medical launches new website for patient and clinician education on...

14th May 2013

Use of antibacterial envelope associated with very low 90-day cardiac device...

14th May 2013

Consensus statement on inherited primary arrhythmias syndromes released

12th May 2013

Rhythmia Mapping System gets CE mark

11th May 2013

Contact force highlighted at HRS 2013

11th May 2013

FDA approves Smartview remote monitoring system

11th May 2013

GE Healthcare showcases Innova EPVision 2.0 and new dose reduction technologies...

10th May 2013

Independent analysis shows positive results for Durata and Riata leads at...

10th May 2013

Next generation Ellipse and Assura ICDs and CRT-Ds get CE mark...

9th May 2013

Boston Scientific completes first-in-human clinical trial of the IntellaTip MiFi XP...

9th May 2013

ICDs programmed with a long-detection interval reduces anti-tachycardia pacing, ICD shocks...

8th May 2013

Laser lead extraction technology to be showcased at Heart Rhythm 2013

8th May 2013

Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society recommends higher standards for the advancement...

8th May 2013

FDA approves Ilesto 7 ICD/CRT-D series

7th May 2013

FDA approves Viva CRT-D and Evera ICDs

6th May 2013

First patient enrolled in next-generation Quadra Study

3rd May 2013

Renal denervation now under consideration for arrhythmias

3rd May 2013

FDA approves Kcentra for urgent warfarin reversal in patients with acute...

1st May 2013

Peng-Sheng Chen: new editor-in-chief of HeartRhythm

1st May 2013

Allure Quadra quadripolar CRT pacemaker gets CE mark

30th April 2013

CVRx launches HOPE4HF clinical trial evaluating Barostim neo in heart failure...

30th April 2013

Hansen Medical to highlight Sensei Robotic Catheter System and new Artisan...

30th April 2013

ESC and EHRA release guide on new oral anticoagulants use

29th April 2013

Atrial fibrillation may be reduced in sleep apnoea patients using airway...

26th April 2013

Leading physicians launch avert-AF initiative to develop drug treatment for atrial...

25th April 2013

Shalom Jacobovitz Named CEO of American College of Cardiology

23rd April 2013

Cell therapy and high-dose ultrasound treatment may help to improve cardiac...

19th April 2013

Electrocardiographic abnormality associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation, congestive heart...

18th April 2013

Boston Scientific begins SAMURAI trial to evaluate new pacing system in...

16th April 2013

HeartLight system featured at German Cardiac Society Meeting

15th April 2013

First implantation of AIGISRx R Fully Resorbable Antibacterial Envelope performed in...

15th April 2013

Spectranetics’ Lead Extraction Simulator goes mobile in the USA

12th April 2013

Inliven CRT-P device gets CE mark to treat heart failure

11th April 2013

SynCardia certified centres to present Total Artificial Heart abstracts at International...

11th April 2013

Medtronic launches CardioGuide Implant System to guide cardiac resynchronisation therapy implants

10th April 2013

EFFICAS I study yields new contact force guidelines in catheter ablation...

2nd April 2013

Biotronik’s Iforia ICD/CRT-D series get the CE mark

26th March 2013

FDA issues proposal to improve the quality of automated external defibrillators

25th March 2013

Stereotaxis receives Japanese regulatory approval of Niobe technology for cardiac ablations

25th March 2013

PREVAIL shows Watchman device is safe; efficacy is still under discussion

22nd March 2013

Ventricular arrhythmia episodes may decrease after renal denervation in resistant hypertensive...

21st March 2013

FDA gives conditional approval to Sorin to conduct RESPOND CRT clinical...

20th March 2013

Newest version of the US National ICD Registry available now

13th March 2013

American College of Cardiology and Boehringer Ingelheim collaborate to advance physician...

12th March 2013

Azithromycin could potentially provoke fatal heart rhythms, FDA warns

12th March 2013

Zio Patch shows improved paroxysmal atrial fibrillation detection compared with 24-hour...

11th March 2013

AtriCure appoints Robert S White to its board of directors

11th March 2013

Weight loss may increase risk of cardiac events in patients implanted...

11th March 2013

First patient implanted with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug device in ACP...

8th March 2013

PREVAIL preliminary results of Watchman device to be revealed at ACC...

7th March 2013

Syncope events in bifascicular block patients can be reduced with permanent...

7th March 2013

Myocardial fibrosis may be an independent predictor of malignant ventricular arrhythmia

7th March 2013

The American College of Cardiology and Elsevier launch a journal dedicated...

6th March 2013

Endosense closes an additional US$4.3 million to finance ablation technology

6th March 2013

Insomnia is linked to increased risk of heart failure

6th March 2013

Attain Performa quadripolar leads are CE-marked

5th March 2013

HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System to be highlighted at Frankfurt Atrial Fibrillation...

5th March 2013

Appropriate use criteria for ICDs and CRT released

1st March 2013

Isis Pharmaceuticals initiates phase 2 study of ISIS-CRP(Rx) in atrial fibrillation...

28th February 2013

UK’s NICE publishes final guidance recommending apixaban to prevent stroke in...

27th February 2013

Sorin Group announces the acquisition of Alcard

27th February 2013

FDA approves first single-lead ICD with atrial sensing

26th February 2013

Massachusetts General Hospital launches the Institute for Heart, Vascular and Stroke...

22nd February 2013

“Not all ICD shocks are harmful”

21st February 2013

Magnetic resonance imaging at 1.5 Tesla is safe in patients implanted...

21st February 2013

CardioNet and AirStrip partner to expand mobile patient cardiac monitoring

18th February 2013

Americans ignore warning signs of atrial fibrillation, a new survey from...

15th February 2013

Ilesto 7 ICD/CRT-D Series with ProMRI technology gains CE mark approval

15th February 2013

Mortara Instrument releases ELI 280 resting electrocardiograph

14th February 2013

FDA approves Advisa MRI Pacemaker System

13th February 2013

The Scottish Medicines Consortium accepts apixaban for prevention of Stroke in...

12th February 2013

Statin therapy is borderline significantly associated with depression and physical functioning...

11th February 2013

Long-term results of PROTECT AF confirm left atrial appendage closure is...

11th February 2013

Fully Automatic AED Plus granted FDA 510(k) clearance

8th February 2013

Heart Rhythm Society and Association of Black Cardiologists launch 10-City Arrest...

7th February 2013

Rivaroxaban to be studied with Factor Xa inhibitor antidote

6th February 2013

Minnesota Timberwolves star Ricky Rubio teams up with Medtronic Foundation to...

6th February 2013

Biotronik Home Monitoring is efficient and effective, MoniC study shows

5th February 2013

GE Healthcare introduces new cardiac MRI analysis software

5th February 2013

Evera implantable cardioverter-defibrillators get the CE mark

4th February 2013

First US case performed with Endosense’s Tacticath Quartz contact-force sensing ablation...

1st February 2013

Marriage reduces the risk of heart attack for men and women

31st January 2013

New AIGISRx R Fully Resorbable Antibacterial Envelope receives approval from Health...

31st January 2013

Yoga helps atrial fibrillation patients

31st January 2013

Update on GENETIC-AF trial for Gencaro in Atrial Fibrillation

30th January 2013

Defibrillator manufacturer signs pledge to make patient data available to reduce...

28th January 2013

Faster lower pacing rate after atrioventricular node ablation may help to...

25th January 2013

Biotronik to start MATRIX study to explore improved detection and management...

24th January 2013

FDA clears Lifeline PRO and Lifeline ECG automated external defibrillators

24th January 2013

NICE recommends apixaban for some people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation

23rd January 2013

Clinical trial finds CorMatrix ECM technology does not increase incidence of...

22nd January 2013

St Jude Medical receives the CE mark for the Amplatzer Amulet...

21st January 2013

FDA clears EPi-Sense cardiac ablation device with embedded sensors

18th January 2013

CardioFocus HeartLight US pivotal trial on track for full enrolment in...

17th January 2013

Lifeline Auto automatic external defibrillator cleared for sale in the USA

17th January 2013

NICE guidance supports new blood pressure device that can detect atrial...

17th January 2013

New clinical trial will use continuous cardiac monitoring to evaluate atrial...

17th January 2013

St Jude Medical announces FDA approval of new version of remote...

17th January 2013

Biotronik announces initiation of ProMRI clinical trial

17th January 2013

First patient treated in trial to evaluate the safety and performance...

17th January 2013

St Jude Medical announces CE mark approval of ViewFlex Xtra ICE...

17th January 2013

Philips showcases advanced imaging integration in electrophysiology at Boston AF Symposium

17th January 2013

FDA clears FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath for Arctic Front Advance Cryoballoon...

15th January 2013

Over 1,000 atrial fibrillation cases performed with the HeartLight ablation system

14th January 2013

First patient enrolled in MIRACLE EF clinical trial

11th January 2013

FDA approves apixaban to reduce the risk of stroke in AF...

7th January 2013

First of Nanostim’s leadless cardiac pacemaker systems implanted

21st December 2012

First patient implanted with the Boston Scientific INGEVITY pacing leads

21st December 2012

Minimally invasive hybrid ablation is safe and effective for treatment for...

21st December 2012

Biotronik Home Monitoring reduces inappropriate ICD shocks by 52%

18th December 2012

Apixaban now available in the UK for the prevention of stroke...

13th December 2012

European Journal of Heart Failure recognises research on vagus nerve stimulation...

11th December 2012

Dabigatran may be associated with better patient outcomes after a major...

10th December 2012

Successful catheter ablation may reduce total mortality

6th December 2012

ECG screening has limited life-saving potential and would result in “staggering...

6th December 2012

Nicolas Marsault appointed new chief financial officer of Endosense

6th December 2012

Sorin Group announces first Paradym RF implant with Smartview remote monitoring...

5th December 2012

FDA clears Heart Monitor for iPhone

4th December 2012

First patient enrolled in BIO.Detect HF II study of CRT optimisation...

3rd December 2012

Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry helps to detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in...

30th November 2012

Assura implantable defibrillators get the CE mark approval

29th November 2012

Endosense secures US$40.3 million series c financing to advance cardiac arrhythmias...

28th November 2012

HeartSine Samaritan public access defibrillator 300/300P shows battery problems

26th November 2012

Early data for over-the-wire mesh ablation system is “encouraging”

22nd November 2012

Undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing is common but does not predict mortality in...

22nd November 2012

European Commission approves apixaban for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism...

21st November 2012

First 34 US patients implanted with Evia HF-T pacemaker after FDA...

20th November 2012

Boston Scientific defibrillators receive the CE mark approval for extended longevity

20th November 2012

$High-dose visually guided laser ablation superior to low-dose ablation in treatment of patients with drug refractory atrial fibrillation$

High-dose visually guided laser ablation superior to low-dose ablation in treatment...

19th November 2012

Philips to provide defibrillators on KLM and Air France’s passenger flights

13th November 2012

HeartLight Ablation System receives unique classification code in Germany for the...

12th November 2012

Durata and Riata ST Optim leads show low rates of insulation...

12th November 2012

Dabigatran demonstrates sustained positive outcomes for over four years, RELY-ABLE study...

9th November 2012

A smart way to make community screening for atrial fibrillation feasible?

8th November 2012

Can heartbeat-induced vibrations be used to power pacemakers?

8th November 2012

MADIT-RIT trial shows improved device programming reduces inappropriate therapy and risk...

7th November 2012

Better patient outcomes gained from biventricular pacing in patients with AV...

7th November 2012

Bleeding rates with dabigatran are not higher than bleeding rates with...

5th November 2012

Gold-tip ablation catheters create lesions 33% faster than platinum-iridium-tip catheters

5th November 2012

Michael H Carrel new president and CEO of AtriCure

2nd November 2012

Lancet Series explores latest developments in cardiac arrhythmia

2nd November 2012

“Implantable devices are not a luxury”

22nd October 2012

Percutaneous left atrial appendage suture closure can be performed effectively, study...

18th October 2012

Reused ICDs function normally without an increased risk of complications

18th October 2012

Medtronic launches Advisa DR MRI SureScan pacing system in Japan

18th October 2012

nContact receives US patents for epicardial ablation technology for cardiac arrhythmias

16th October 2012

Biotronik launches BioMonitor implantable cardiac device in Europe

12th October 2012

Majority of Americans unaware of effective treatment options to protect against...

12th October 2012

Successful results with HeartLight presented at Netherlands Society of Cardiology Congress

11th October 2012

Boston Scientific to acquire Rhythmia Medical

10th October 2012

Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

5th October 2012

Inappropriate programming most common cause of sustained loss of CRT pacing

4th October 2012

Bionet America introduces new ECG Cardio7

3rd October 2012

FDA acknowledges receipt of resubmission of apixaban’s new drug application

2nd October 2012

FDA approves first subcutaneous implantable defibrillator for patients at risk of...

1st October 2012

Biotronik launches new online Travel Guide for patients with Biotronik cardiac...

28th September 2012

Boston Scientific launches new implantable defibrillation lead in Europe and Asia

25th September 2012

Apixaban receives CHMP positive opinion for the prevention of stroke and...

24th September 2012

IMPROVE Brady study of common arrhythmias enrols first patient

21st September 2012

Are infants with supraventricular tachycardia being over treated?

21st September 2012

TYRX receives New Product Innovation Award for antibacterial envelope

18th September 2012

Sorin receives approval and announces launch of Reply and Esprit families...

16th September 2012

AtriCure launches three-year post-approval study for the surgical correction of atrial...

16th September 2012

New HeartLight data reinforce single procedure chronic success rates in the...

16th September 2012

Preventice receives FDA clearance to market BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System

16th September 2012

EPIC Alliance of female electrophysiologists session highlights at ESC

14th September 2012

Updated guidelines for device-based therapy of cardiac rhythm abnormalities released

11th September 2012

Estech launches the Cobra Fusion system for cardiac ablation

7th September 2012

Health Canada approves the HeartCheck ECG PEN

7th September 2012

Should female gender be included in risk scores for stroke?

5th September 2012

New AF update calls for greater focus on identifying “truly low...

4th September 2012

PARCADIA study starts patient enrolment

31st August 2012

GARFIELD baseline data presented at ESC

30th August 2012

“Clear gap” between guidelines and clinical practice

30th August 2012

Medtronic receives FDA approval, CE mark for Arctic Front Advance Cardiac...

29th August 2012

Obesity increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in fertile women

29th August 2012

CRT consensus set to standardise and improve care for patients worldwide

28th August 2012

Female gender increases stroke risk in older AF patients by 20%

28th August 2012

Dabigatran may be more effective in the long term than rivaroxaban...

28th August 2012

Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device receives CE mark approval for...

27th August 2012

First heart failure patient treated in the UK with novel nerve-stimulation...

24th August 2012

Intermittent rhythm monitoring fails to identify atrial fibrillation recurrence in a...

23rd August 2012

Rivaroxaban to be explored in two new studies

23rd August 2012

HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System now available in Australia

23rd August 2012

Viva/Brava cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices get CE mark

22nd August 2012

Spouses of people suffering a heart attack need care for increased...

22nd August 2012

PINNACLE-AF registry shows early patterns for new atrial fibrillation treatments

21st August 2012

Uninterrupted warfarin is associated with a lower risk of bleeding than...

21st August 2012

Non-invasive cardiac output monitor effective in the trauma setting, study shows

17th August 2012

FDA recommends continuous monitoring of patients implanted with Riata or Riata...

16th August 2012

Medtronic launches CareLink Express Service

15th August 2012

First US patient implanted with Lumax 740 dual-chamber ICD

15th August 2012

Indirect comparison of new anticoagulants provides insight into how the drugs...

14th August 2012

Biosense Webster launches Carto 3 MEM version for mapping arrhythmias

14th August 2012

Novel coating fails to prevent lead abrasions

13th August 2012

First-ever consensus statement on pacemaker device and mode selection

9th August 2012

ICDs have contributed to the reduction in ventricular fibrillation out of...

8th August 2012

CardioNet to acquire Cardiocore

7th August 2012

Ingenio and Advantio pacemakers receive CE mark approval for use in...

2nd August 2012

HRS and the American College of Cardiology Foundation release expert consensus...

1st August 2012

First CRT-D patient enrolled in the EuroEco ICD/CRT-D trial assessing the...

24th July 2012

St Jude Medical introduces Japanese launch of Unify Quadra cardiac resynchronisation...

18th July 2012

St Jude Medical announces initial findings from Riata Lead Evaluation Study

17th July 2012

Biocontrol Medical gets FDA approval to begin second phase of INOVATE-HF...

13th July 2012

ViewFlex Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography catheter gets FDA clearance

10th July 2012

SPIRIT-ICD study patient enrolment completed

9th July 2012

Does the hybrid procedure have the potential to treat atrial fibrillation...

4th July 2012

Six baseline factors may predict “super response” to cardiac resynchronisation therapy

4th July 2012

Patient enrolment in PREVAIL study for Watchman device completed

3rd July 2012

Heart Rhythm Society named Bronze winner at the 33rd Annual Telly...

3rd July 2012

Experts call for better management of atrial fibrillation

3rd July 2012

Philips announces CX50 xMATRIX echocardiography system

3rd July 2012

Sorin Group announces the acquisition of California Medical Laboratories

3rd July 2012

Ondansetron may pre-dispose patients to develop Torsades de Pointes, FDA warns

2nd July 2012

Pregnancy in women with implantable cardioverter defibrillators associated with a good...

28th June 2012

FDA responds letter for apixaban’s new drug application

26th June 2012

St Jude Medical comments on MAUDE database report about Durata Lead

26th June 2012

Rhythm control may be superior in the long term

25th June 2012

Global and inferior J wave amplitudes associated with recurrent ventricular fibrillation

22nd June 2012

Much debate over device infection study at Cardiostim

22nd June 2012

New ICD algorithm could inhibit inappropriate therapy

21st June 2012

Ambu completes acquisition of Unomedical’s electrode and diathermy business

20th June 2012

Flec-SL trial proves efficacy of short-term antiarrhythmic drug treatment

18th June 2012

TactiCath Quartz Force-Sensing Ablation Catheter gets CE mark approval

15th June 2012

Sorin Group and Orange Business Services launch remote monitoring solution in...

15th June 2012

First patient active with Latitude NXT Remote Patient Management System

14th June 2012

ESC-EHRA and Cardiostim-Reed to hold a joint annual congress

14th June 2012

EPIC Alliance addresses hot topics for female electro-physiologists at Cardiostim 2012

13th June 2012

Philips launches SaveLives.net

12th June 2012

Zoll to showcase its LifeVest wearable defibrillator at Cardiostim

11th June 2012

Boston Scientific acquires world’s first subcutaneous ICD

11th June 2012

Study confirms the value of Cambridge Heart’s MTWA test as a...

7th June 2012

Karl-Heinz Kuck to chair Topera Medical’s International Scientific Advisory Board

6th June 2012

Convergent procedure building support for interdisciplinary approach to atrial fibrillation

5th June 2012

Stereotaxis appoints William C Mills III as chairman of board of...

1st June 2012

Sudden cardiac death higher in men with slower electrical impulses through...

25th May 2012

UK’s NICE releases final guidance on rivaroxaban for prevention of stroke...

23rd May 2012

Nominal ICD settings are “probably too conservative”

18th May 2012

Subcutaneous defibrillator is safe and effective

18th May 2012

“Blanket ban” on sports in people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators is...

18th May 2012

Data presented at HRS 2012 suggest Convergent Procedure ablation may restore...

17th May 2012

Palpitations are predictive of future atrial fibrillation

16th May 2012

Anne Gillis: new president of the Heart Rhythm Society

15th May 2012

Watchman device shows 75% reduction in stroke risk in patients with...

14th May 2012

RAFT trial shows CRT-D therapy is cost-effective for mildly symptomatic heart...

14th May 2012

First ICD implantation performed for ESCAPE-ICD registry in Latin America

11th May 2012

Boston Scientific introduces ICD and CRT-D device warranties of up to...

11th May 2012

Biosense Webster introduces the Thermocool SF NAV catheter with Curve Visualization...

10th May 2012

Cameron Health’s S-ICD System meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints in...

10th May 2012

Symposium on epicardial approach to posterior cardiac ablation convened at Heart...

10th May 2012

FDA approves Ellipse ICD

9th May 2012

Stereotaxis technology to be showcased at the Heart Rhythm Society annual...

8th May 2012

Boston Scientific gets FDA approval for new devices to treat bradycardia

8th May 2012

Worldwide multicentre experiences with HeartLight EAS to be presented at Heart...

8th May 2012

Biotronik to showcase world’s first ICD, CRT-D and CRT-P devices with...

8th May 2012

Non-surgical procedure offers patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take blood...

7th May 2012

Preliminary results of largest study comparing warfarin and dabigatran announced

4th May 2012

“The future of AF ablation catheter technologies”: A new report reveals...

3rd May 2012

Heart Rhythm Society launches atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest awareness...

1st May 2012

Spectranetics receives FDA approval for advanced GlideLight laser sheath

30th April 2012

Biotronik announces European launch of Evia HF-T pacemaker series

30th April 2012

Biotronik announces first implantation of Lumax 740 ProMRI ICD in Asia

27th April 2012

Stroke risk high when anti-clotting drugs stopped

26th April 2012

Defibtech Introduces TSO-authorised aviation battery for Lifeline View AED

26th April 2012

Radiofrequency catheter ablation is safe and effective in the octogenarian patient...

25th April 2012

Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with ARVD/C significantly reduces...

25th April 2012

Prolonged QTc significantly increases the risk of stroke

23rd April 2012

St Jude Medical disputes study’s findings on Riata and Riata ST...

23rd April 2012

GLORIA-AF registry to explore use of antithrombotic therapy in 56,000 patients...

23rd April 2012

CircuLite provides updated clinical data on Synergy miniature ventricular support system...

20th April 2012

Ellipse ICD gets CE mark approval

17th April 2012

Medtronic Foundation launches online “Save-a-Life Simulator” to promote bystander response for...

13th April 2012

Boston Scientific launches Ingenio and Advantio family of pacemakers in Europe

11th April 2012

Medtronic receives FDA approval to treat mildly symptomatic heart failure patients...

10th April 2012

First landmark CIED replacement study of all companies’ cardiac devices provides...

5th April 2012

RECORD study shows efficacy and safety for Biotronik Closed Loop Stimulation...

4th April 2012

DigiFab launched in the UK

2nd April 2012

UK’s NICE recommends second new anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation

30th March 2012

Pacemaker reduces syncope recurrence in patients with neurally mediated syncope

30th March 2012

Invasive strategy improves survival in patients with myotonic dystrophy and conduction...

30th March 2012

Canadian Cardiovascular Society advocate using new anticoagulants instead of warfarin

30th March 2012

New FDA guidance on considerations used in device approval, de novo...

29th March 2012

“The Convergent Procedure may improve heart function and provide a viable...

29th March 2012

First wireless smartphone ECG shows success in monitoring heart health

28th March 2012

St Jude Medical appoints Population Health Research Institute to validate and...

27th March 2012

HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System now available in the Netherlands

26th March 2012

St Jude launches Accent MRI pacemaker in Australia

15th March 2012

Targeted left ventricular lead placement significantly improves response rate

14th March 2012

Novel anticoagulants have greater net benefit than warfarin in “real world”...

14th March 2012

Use of an automated safety surveillance tool could have identified Fidelis...

14th March 2012

Philips introduces enhanced HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

13th March 2012

Computer software monitoring detects ICD malfunctions sooner

12th March 2012

Boston Scientific to Acquire Cameron Health

9th March 2012

CapSure Sense MRI SureScan pacing leads get CE mark approval

6th March 2012

First peer-reviewed ICD implantation video is published in JoVE

5th March 2012

FDA extends action date for apixaban’s new drug application by three...

2nd March 2012

Sodium channel blocker test has poor prognostic value in asymptomatic patients...

1st March 2012

Family trees could predict risk of death in inherited arrhythmias

1st March 2012

New study to investigate the role of early radiofrequency ablation in...

1st March 2012

Atrial fibrillation is independently associated with cognitive and functional decline

1st March 2012

Steris announces collaborative alliance with St Jude Medical for advanced...

28th February 2012

Preclinical study examines percutaneous approach to epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia

27th February 2012

First Teligen ICDs implanted in China

24th February 2012

Philips launches HeartStart XL+ defibrillator/monitor

24th February 2012

First patient treated in CardioFocus HeartLight EAS US pivotal trial

22nd February 2012

Scottish Medicines Consortium accepts rivaroxaban for NHS use in two new...

14th February 2012

Roche’s xCELLigence Cardio Instrument used to detect beating rhythm and proarrhythmic...

13th February 2012

EP Europace journal widens its focus

10th February 2012

Vdrive robotic navigation system gets Canada market clearance

10th February 2012

Call for new approach to ICD replacement

9th February 2012

St Jude Medical launches new version of its remote patient monitoring...

8th February 2012

ROCKET-AF sub-analysis results presented at International Stroke Conference

7th February 2012

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may account for some unexplained strokes

3rd February 2012

FDA approves DF4 high-voltage connector system for ICDs and CRT-Ds

31st January 2012

TomTec introduces 2D Cardiac Performance Analysis MR software solution for cardiac...

31st January 2012

Middle-aged men with upper-normal blood pressure at risk for atrial fibrillation

30th January 2012

University of Michigan and Integrated Sensing Systems awarded US$1.5 million for...

30th January 2012

Biotronik successfully completes testing to connect Biotronik Home Monitoring to electronic...

27th January 2012

Two poster presentations at Boston AF highlight positive results of a...

26th January 2012

Subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias, without clinical atrial fibrillation, increase the risk of...

26th January 2012

Dronedarone’s story “not really over by any stretch”

26th January 2012

New consensus document for atrial fibrillation ablation previewed at Boston AF

26th January 2012

First patient enrolled in Fire and Ice clinical trial

25th January 2012

Hartford Hospital Selected as a “centre of excellence” for Sensei X...

24th January 2012

Antithrombotic drug market will rise to US$24.4 billion in 2015

23rd January 2012

Single atrial fibrillation ablation procedure achieves high pulmonary vein isolation rates,...

20th January 2012

Terumo to distribute TigerPaw system II, left atrial appendage closure device,...

19th January 2012

Pan-European stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation registry PREFER in AF enrols...

18th January 2012

St Jude launches Accent MRI pacemaker in India

17th January 2012

Data from ASSERT implantable device monitoring study published in New England...

16th January 2012

FDA approves Thermocool SF catheter

13th January 2012

Revised ablation guidelines previewed at Boston AF

13th January 2012

Trial reviews and live case presentations at Boston AF

12th January 2012

SMART-AF trial completes patient enrolment

12th January 2012

Endosense launches TactiCath 75 force-sensing catheter, announces new results of EFFICAS...

12th January 2012

Sensei X robotic catheter system to be presented at Boston AF

11th January 2012

Experts unveil tools to improve atrial fibrillation care

11th January 2012

Biosense Webster and GE Healthcare sign co-distribution agreement in the USA

11th January 2012

Catharina Hospital and Philips start social media initiative with heart patient

11th January 2012

Niobe ES magnetic navigation system shows positive results for cardiac arrhythmias...

11th January 2012

Genetic sudden cardiac death screening test on the horizon

11th January 2012

Cameron Health submits PMA application to FDA for the S-ICD system

10th January 2012

Dabigatran associated with increased risk of acute coronary events

9th January 2012

NICE needs more evidence on rivaroxaban for prevention of stroke in...

9th January 2012

Rhythmview system featured at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2012

5th January 2012

Gene analysis helps identify basis of rare infant heart disorder

4th January 2012

AirStrip Technologies receives CE mark for mobile patient monitoring solutions

4th January 2012

St Jude Medical launches Riata Communication website

22nd December 2011

Magnetecs receives CE mark for Catheter Guidence Control and Imaging system

21st December 2011

Nerve surgery may help to suppress ventricular arrhythmias

20th December 2011

FDA adds new warnings to dronedarone

20th December 2011

FDA approves AtriCure’s Synergy Ablation system for atrial fibrillation treatment

19th December 2011

Cardiac resyncronisation therapy reduces rates of death and re-hospitalisation in heart...

19th December 2011

Rivaroxaban approved in the UK for two new indications

19th December 2011

Stereotaxis initiates shipments of the Epoch electrophysiology platform

16th December 2011

The risk of atrial fibrillation with COX-2 inhibitors may have been...

15th December 2011

1000th patient implanted with world’s only completely subcutaneous implantable defibrillator

13th December 2011

Estech starts patient enrolment in HISTORIC-AF European ablation study

12th December 2011

Remote monitoring as safe as standard follow-up in pacemakers

9th December 2011

The FDA is to investigate dabigatran after reports of severe bleeding

8th December 2011

FDA Advisory Panel recommends against approval of Champion heart failure management...

8th December 2011

Speckle tracking echocardiography competes with MRI for infarct size quantification

7th December 2011

FDA Advisory Panel recommends expanded indication for Medtronic cardiac resynchronisation therapy...

7th December 2011

Virginia Cardiovascular Associates and Angel Medical Systems announce ALERTS pivotal study...

6th December 2011

Roche, ChanTest collaborate for preclinical cardiac safety testing of drug compounds...

6th December 2011

MedSolutions launches programme to reduce unnecessary ICD surgeries

30th November 2011

More work needed to reduce strokes due to atrial fibrillation in...

30th November 2011

What do we know about vernakalant?

30th November 2011

Back to the drawing board as ALPHEE study fails to show...

30th November 2011

Surgical ablation is more effective but has more procedure-related adverse events...

30th November 2011

Biotronik introduces the world’s first and only implantable defibrillators eligible for...

25th November 2011

Philips launches HeartStart FR3 automated external defibrillator for sudden cardiac arrest...

21st November 2011

FDA grants IDE approval to CorMatrix for extracellular matrix study for...

18th November 2011

Watchman device implanted in first patients in Latin America

18th November 2011

LifeVest wearable defibrillator reduces total mortality after cardiac revascularisation, study shows

17th November 2011

Boston Scientific begins marketing remote catheter system in Europe through exclusive...

16th November 2011

Rivaroxaban added to standard antiplatelet therapy significantly reduces secondary cardiovascular events...

15th November 2011

New RE-LY sub-analyses demonstrate safety and efficacy of Pradaxa in patients...

15th November 2011

NICE recommends dabigatran for prevention of stroke in AF patients

11th November 2011

Measuring both left atrial size and the amount of left atrial...

8th November 2011

MRI may be safe in selected patients with cardiac rhythm management...

8th November 2011

FDA approves rivaroxaban to prevent stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients

7th November 2011

New economic model shows that remote monitoring reduces hospital workload and...

7th November 2011

First patient enrolled in the ISIS-ICD clinical study

4th November 2011

FDA advisory panel votes against Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System for...

2nd November 2011

Surgical ablation system for atrial fibrillation receives recommendation from FDA expert...

31st October 2011

Obesity- and alcohol-related cardiomyopathies are common causes of nonischaemic sudden cardiac...

26th October 2011

Developing a business case for the left atrial appendage occlusion device

26th October 2011

Warfarin “swingers” are good candidates for novel anticoagulants

26th October 2011

Hansen Medical initiates clinical trial evaluating Sensei X robotic system for...

25th October 2011

Atrial fibrillation undertreated as one of the major risk factors for...

18th October 2011

Study supports use of Cambridge Heart’s MTWA test as predictor of...

17th October 2011

Persistent AF patient treated with HeartLight in live case at Venice...

14th October 2011

SORIN’s SonR CRT device gets CE mark

13th October 2011

Ablation therapy in atrial fibrillation patients shows to be effective but...

12th October 2011

St. Jude Medical adds mobile notifications to its remote patient monitoring...

12th October 2011

CardioFocus HeartLight EAS to be presented at Venice Arrhytmias 2011

6th October 2011

New study suggests that electrocardiograms may not be the right tool...

5th October 2011

Gender does not affect periprocedural complications or long-term results of catheter...

5th October 2011

Quick View report: new addition to Biotronik Home Monitoring

4th October 2011

Heartbeat International launches One Heart Magazine on World Heart Day

3rd October 2011

Biotronik launches next-generation programmer for implantable cardiac devices in Japan

27th September 2011

European Medicines Agency recommends restricting use of Multaq

27th September 2011

Jan Keltjens is the new president and CEO of Endosense

21st September 2011

Costs, mortality increase following infection in cardiac device recipients

20th September 2011

St. Jude Medical launches quadripolar pacing system in India

16th September 2011

Automated external defibrillators failures connected to deaths from cardiac arrest

13th September 2011

St. Jude Medical initiates study to evaluate ST monitoring technology

12th September 2011

FDA’s Advisory Committee recommends approval of rivaroxaban

12th September 2011

The latest results from the PACE study show that biventricular pacing...

5th September 2011

Remote magnetic navigation and ablation shows promise in patients with scar-related...

5th September 2011

Two studies show that remote monitoring reduces inappropriate shocks

5th September 2011

Novel anticoagulant apixaban reduces stroke and major bleeding compared with warfarin...

5th September 2011

Enhanced pacemaker algorithm may potentially reduce the risk of adverse clinical...

2nd September 2011

Selectra CRT lead delivery system gets CE mark

1st September 2011

ECOST trial demonstrates reduction of inappropriate shocks and improvement of battery...

31st August 2011

New renal impairment data from ROCKET AF study of rivaroxaban shows...

30th August 2011

Biotronik’s cardiac Home Monitoring system contributes in earlier detection of cardiovascular...

30th August 2011

Eliquis (apixaban) superior to warfarin for the reduction of stroke, major...

30th August 2011

Biotronik announces sponsored clinical trials at ESC 2011

26th August 2011

HeartLight endoscopic ablation system available in the UK

25th August 2011

EPi-Sense epicardial ablation system gets CE mark

19th August 2011

FDA provides clarification on benefit-risk determinations for medical devices guidelines

17th August 2011

FDA clears Centauri ambulatory cardiac diagnostic monitor

17th August 2011

Landmark pan-European atrial fibrillation trial recruits first patient

16th August 2011

Optical stimulation may offer a new way to control heart function

16th August 2011

New study shows that cigarette smoking doubles the risk of atrial...

16th August 2011

Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) now licensed for use in the UK

16th August 2011

Novel nitinol guidewire associated with high success rate for transseptal punctures

16th August 2011

Heart rhythm charities launch patient surveys to gather information on arrhythmias...

15th August 2011

Rivaroxaban superior than warfarin, ROCKET AF study shows

11th August 2011

ESC announces review on atrial fibrillation guidelines

8th August 2011

FDA gives IDE approval to Advisa DR MRI SureScan pacing system

2nd August 2011

Postmenopausal women with existing cardiovascular conditions are at an increased risk...

1st August 2011

FDA to seek public opinion on Institute of Medicine’s 510(K) recommendations

1st August 2011

First atrial flutter patient treated with novel MRI ablation catheter

29th July 2011

Institute of Medicine advices FDA to replace current 510(k) clearance process

29th July 2011

Adrenaline shows positive results in cardiac arrest treatment

28th July 2011

FDA releases draft guidance on device changes that require new 510(k)

27th July 2011

New defibrillation method may lead to less pain

26th July 2011

CRT significantly improves LV dyssynchrony and contractile function

26th July 2011

Double the number of deaths with dronedarone in permanent AF

26th July 2011

Biosense Webster enrols first patient in the SMART-AF IDE study

20th July 2011

Endosense and Siemens complete first patient case utilising new contact-force visualisation...

14th July 2011

European Medicines Agency reviews cardiovascular risk of Multaq

12th July 2011

Sanofi stops phase IIIb of trial using dronedarone in patients with...

11th July 2011

Cell therapy for heart disease and arrhythmias: different cell different outcome

7th July 2011

Camm: “The true incidence of sudden cardiac death in USA and...

7th July 2011

Remote monitoring – the remote future of ICD?

7th July 2011

Atrial fibrillation is emerging as the new epidemic

7th July 2011

Endosense and GE Healthcare sign joint development agreement to improve catheter...

7th July 2011

Eliquis (apixaban) meets primary and key secondary endpoints in phase III...

6th July 2011

Europe’s leading congresses in cardiac electrophysiology agree to develop a common...

5th July 2011

Medtronic introduces first mobile application for implantable cardiac devices

1st July 2011

St. Jude Medical announces Japanese launch of smaller, higher Power ICD...

24th June 2011

Bruce Wilkoff is the new HRS president

21st June 2011

Dutch experience deems totally subcutaneous ICD “viable alternative”

21st June 2011

Resynchronisation therapy shows heart failure benefit in AF patients

21st June 2011

Cameron to spend US$107 million on FDA trial and manufacture of...

20th June 2011

St. Jude Medical launches visualisation system to improve EP lab workflow

17th June 2011

Baxter launches first ready-to-use IV amiodarone

14th June 2011

Sunshine Heart completes feasibility study for fully implantable C-Pulse Heart Assist...

13th June 2011

New study shows remarkably high survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest...

2nd June 2011

Boston Scientific begins international launch and first implants of next-generation devices...

1st June 2011

Medtronic announces FDA clearance and first patient procedure with the Achieve...

13th May 2011

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