Clinical study data makes the world go around in cardiology and is the basis of setting guidelines in evidence-based...
Two device technologies raised concerns in the industry based on recently released clinical data. The Cook Zilver PTX paclitaxel-eluting peripheral stent is among the devices included in a study questioning long-term safety of paclitaxel. The Abiomed Impella RP had higher than expected mortality in its post-approval study, possibly due to poor patient selection and implanting the device too late to aid the patient.
Blog | Cath Lab | February 20, 2019
News | Hypertension | February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019 — California-based Vascular Dynamics Inc. (VDI) is sponsoring a new...
Ochsner Health System in Louisiana recently announced a new partnership with device data management and remote monitoring vendor Geneva Health Solutions (GHS) for implantable EP cardiac devices.
News | Remote Monitoring | February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019 — Ochsner Health System in Louisiana recently announced a new partnership with device data...
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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...
News | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies | February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019 — A new reversible, drug-free...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019 — Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an...
News | Heart Valve Technology | February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019 — Foldax Inc. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted investigative...
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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...
Technology | Mobile C-Arms | February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019 — Philips announced the launch of Philips Zenition, its new...
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019 — Epsilon Imaging recently launched the new EchoInsight Pro Starter configuration for those...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019 — IBM Watson Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard are launching a research...
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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...
News | Stroke | February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019 — Corindus Vascular Robotics Inc. is seeking premarket clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug...
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019 – Circle Cardiovascular Imaging and Galgo Medical recently announced an agreement for distribution...
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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...
Technology | Advanced Visualization | February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019 — Medical imaging and visualization company Medivis officially unveiled SurgicalAR, its...
News | Information Technology | February 14, 2019
This story has been updated with additional information since its initial posting.
February 14, 2019 — The...
