The most popular technology in May was the first data released on Biosense Webster's multi-electrode RF ablation balloon with irrigation. The system allows operators to change the energy levels of each electrode to avoid damaging sensitive underlying critical structures like the esophagus or phrenic nerve.
June 1, 2017 — Here is the list of the most popular pieces of content on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine website from the month of May based on website analytics of the month’s 119,000 pageviews:
1. Abbott Recalls 449,661 Coronary Balloon Catheters
2. Multi-Electrode RF Balloon Efficient for Acute Pulmonary Vein Isolation
3. FDA Approves Medtronic Resolute Onyx Drug-eluting Stent
4. Novel String-Shaped Subcutaneous ICD Proves Effective in Patients
5. Edwards' Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valve Demonstrates Excellent Early Patient Outcomes
6. Preparing for Cardiology Bundled Payments in 2017
7. FDA, Medtronic Expand HeartWare VAD Recall, Announces New Recall of VAD Component
8. Early Treatment for NSTEMI Patients Shows Greater Rate of Survival
9. Expert Consensus Released on Catheter, Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
10. First Nasal Spray Successfully Treats Supraventricular Tachycardia
11. Day of the Week PCI-Related Hospitalization Occurs Determines Likelihood of Survival
12. Artificial Intelligence Detects AFib Using Apple Watch Heart Rate Sensor
13. Study Shows Occlusion Balloon Saves Lives During Lead Extraction
14. Safety, Performance of the World's Smallest Pacemaker Reinforced in Real-world Patients
15. Shockwave Medical Announces CE Mark for Coronary Lithoplasty System and Activities at EuroPCR 2017
16. House Passes American Health Care Act
17. Lotus TAVR System Shows Superior Efficacy to CoreValve in Global REPRISE III Trial
18. 3-D Echo Image Analysis With Philips' HeartModel A.I. is Accurate and Reproducible
19. Leadless Endocardial CRT Pacing Effective for Heart Failure Patients
21. Subcutaneous ICD System Shows Positive Outcomes in Largest Real-world Study
22. CMS to Require Appropriate Use Criteria Documentation for Medical Imaging Orders
23. ACC 2017 Late-Breaking Trial Results
24. Automation Enhances, Streamlines Echocardiography | Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
25. First Patient Enrolled in Study Examining STEMI Door to LV Unloading Time
Top Videos in May:
1. Current State of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Technologies
2. Current State of Leadless Pacemaker Technology
3. Editor's Choice of Most Innovative New Technology at HRS 2017
4. Resolute Onyx Drug-Eluting Stent Procedural Animation
5. MACRA's Impact on Cardiology
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