January 23, 2019 — Researchers have identified another reason to limit red meat consumption: high levels of a gut-...
The opening late-breaking trial at ACC 2019 is the Apple Heart Study, a large-scale, app-based study to identify atrial fibrillation using a smartwatch. Earlier, smaller trials showed this approach might be used in a population health application to proactively identify AFib patients earlier.
Feature | ACC | January 23, 2019
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released a list of the...
An assortment of Boston Scientific AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy catheters. These devices use high-velocity saline jets to entrain thrombus, resulting in microfragmentation and removal.
Feature | Thrombectomy Devices | January 22, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
Catheter-based blood clot removal a decade ago was a standard of care for acute coronary revascularization, but...
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Feature | Sudden Cardiac Arrest | October 25, 2018
Pre-participation physical evaluations (PPEs) are a standard requirement for many school-aged athletes to...
The Indian-made SMT SuperFlex stent. SMT has been developing stents and other interventional products designed to be a more affordable, home-grown option for the growing Indian market.
News | Stents | January 22, 2019
The rise cardiovascular disease has been instrumental in fueling the coronary stent market share in the past few...
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | January 21, 2019
January 21, 2019 – Medical experts have released “...
Seth Worley, M.D., senior consultant, section of cardiac electrophysiology, MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, developed tools and techniques to optimize transvenous left ventricular (LV) lead implantation, including the I-CRT approach. Here he holds the tools that he personally developed for left ventricular lead implantation to treat heart failure. Photo courtesy of MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Feature | EP Lab | January 21, 2019 | Matthew S. McKillop, M.D., FACC, FHRS, and Seth J. Worley, M.D.
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Most professional athletes participate in cardiovascular screening to identify often-asymptomatic heart disorders, but the debate continues on whether to mandate ECGs as part of pre-participation screening for student athletes. Photo courtesy of Play for Patrick.
Feature | Sudden Cardiac Arrest | October 16, 2018
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes and its impact is consistent...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | January 21, 2019
January 21, 2019 — Meat-free athletes have already proven the performance-boosting power of a plant-based diet. Now...
Technology | Ablation Systems | January 21, 2019
January 21, 2019 — Abbott announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the TactiCath Contact Force...
This is a 3-D view of blood flow through the chambers of a fetal heart using the GE Healthcare fetalHQ analysis software.
Feature | RSNA | January 17, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
Many of the latest advances in cardiovascular imaging technologies are unveiled each year at the...
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Use of traditional Holter monitor leads can be an issue for patient compliance and comfort. The newer generation ambulatory cardiac monitors use a small, adhesive patch that sticks directly on the patient's chest and allows them to shower and go about daily activities without a belt mounted monitor or leads getting in the way. This is especially important for longer term monitoring of seven days or longer.
Feature | ECG | September 27, 2018
Advances in the technology of wearable cardiac monitors are improving both the experience of the patient and the...
Technology | Angiography | January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019 — Philips announced the launch of Azurion with FlexArm, designed to enhance positioning flexibility...
News | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) | January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter...
Artificial intelligence in medical imaging was the major buzz at RSNA 2018. The expo floor had a dedicated area just to highlight artificial intelligence software for medical imaging. More than 150 vendors on the expo floor were showing software using some level of AI or deep learning.
Feature | Artificial Intelligence | January 17, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
Artificial intelligence (AI) was by far the hottest trend discussed in sessions and across the expo floor at the...
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An example of the new generation of cardiac monitoring device that is replacing Holter monitoring is the Cardea Solo wearable sensor. The FDA-cleared device automatically analyzes data when the device is turned back into the physician's office and automatically produces a draft summary report. This technology can simplify the workflow by eliminating the need for third-party involvement.
Feature | Atrial Fibrillation | September 13, 2018
Rapid advances in technology to monitor atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib) are enabling clinicians to access real-time...
Sponsored Content | Webinar | Information Technology | January 17, 2019
This ScImage-sponsored ITN/DAIC webinar will be held at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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News | Cardiac PACS | January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019 – Philips announced that NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has chosen to implement the company’s...
News | Thrombectomy Devices | January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019 — Cerenovus, of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, recently launched the EXCELLENT...
