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Boston Scientific recently introduced the newst iteration of LAA occluder device, the Watchman FLX. It uses small spikes to help better anchor the device and prevent embolization.
News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders
COVID-19 Boosts Demand for Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices Market

August 21, 2020 — According to a report published by Research Dive, the rising number of patients suffering from atrial ...

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In February 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared artificial intelligence software to assist in the acquisition of cardiac ultrasound images. The Caption Guidance software from Caption Health is an accessory to compatible diagnostic ultrasound systems and uses artificial intelligence to help the user capture images of a patient’s heart that are of acceptable diagnostic quality. It is aimed at point of care ultrasound (POCUS) exams, where users may not be regular sonographers.
Feature | Artificial Intelligence | Dave Fornell, Editor
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Cardiology

The No. 1 overarching hot topic at all the medical conferences over the past couple years has been artificial ...

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A panel discussion with some of the key opinion leaders at the recent SCCT 2020 virtual meeting. Note the questions on the left side of the screen, where attendees were able to interact with the speakers. #SCCT2020 #yesCCT
News | Cardiovascular Education | Dave Fornell, Editor
Virtual Cardiology Meetings During COVID-19 Allowing More International Attendance

All medical conferences moved to a virtual meeting format due to COVID-19 this year, and there has been apprehension ...

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The impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Top 5 Predictions for the Global Healthcare Industry Post COVID-19

July 16, 2020 – Frost and Sullivan’s recent analysis, Post-Pandemic Global Healthcare Market Outlook, 2020, forecasts ...

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has cancelled its in-person annual meeting due to COVID-19 and plans to host a virtual, online meeting instead.
News | AHA
AHA Annual Meeting Goes Virtual Due to COVID-19

July 15, 2020 – The last major cardiovascular conference to go virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 (SARS-Cov-2) pandemic ...

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A comparison of the Edwards Pascal (left) and the Abbott MitraClip used for transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve leaflet repairs. The two companies settled patent litigation regarding the devices today.
News | Structural Heart
Edwards Lifesciences and Abbott Settle Transcatheter Mitral Valve Device Patent Litigation

July 13, 2020 — Edwards Lifesciences Corp. and Abbott Vascular announced the two companies have reached an agreement to ...

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Philips angiography system in a cath lab at Henry Ford Hospital.
Feature | Cardiovascular Business | Deb Thompson and Christian Comeau
The Strategic Role of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Cardiology Care

For a cardiovascular service line leader, addressing challenges in an evolving healthcare climate is a constant ...

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A carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque blockage at the bifurcation seen here can cause strokes. The stenting these lesions is a less invasive way of treating than open vessel surgery. The SVS has issued guidelines to help guide credentialing for the carotid stent procedure. Image from Vital Images.
News | Stroke
Society for Vascular Surgery Outlines What is Needed for Trans-Carotid Artery Revascularization Training and Credentialing

July 9, 2020 — The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has released a clinical competence statement on training and ...

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Leeds Hospital recently installed Philips Azurion angiography interventional labs to enhance procedural guidance capabilities.
News | Cardiovascular Business
Philips and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Partner on New Standards For Integrated Cardiac Care

July 8, 2020 – Philips Healthcare and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust announced a seven-year managed service ...

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Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been the target of threats over his suggestions on how to contain the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. Photo by Jonathan Wyett, U.S. Department of State
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Dave Fornell, Editor
American Heart Association Denounces Threats to Public Health Leaders Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic 


July 7, 2020 — In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials worldwide are working tirelessly to ...

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Signs for "Heroes work here" outside healthcare facilities and even the homes of clinicians have popped up across the country. This photo shows healthcare workers at the Lenox Health emergency room entrance being greeted to cheers and thanks for their essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City at a public thank you event May 21, 2020. #COVID19 #SARScov2 #pandemic #LenoxHill 
Blog | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Cardiology Stands Up to the COVID-19 Challenge 

Prior to January 2020 when clinicians read about the history of the 1918 flu, and epidemiologists predicted we were ...

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SMT Enters Structural Heart Market With Acquisition of Vascular Concepts. The company's Hydra TAVR (TAVI) valve gained European CE mark clearance in June 2020.
News | Heart Valve Technology
SMT Enters Structural Heart Market With Acquisition of Vascular Concepts

June 19, 2020 — SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd) said it acquired of the structural heart medical device ...

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The FDA has determined chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are not effective at treating novel coronavirus and revoked its earlier emergency use authorization (EUA) for the drugs to be used in COVID-19 patients. FDA says hydroxychloroquine does not work to treat COVID-19.Getty Images #COVID19 #COVID19update #SARSCoV2
Feature | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Dave Fornell, Editor
FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

June 15, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that ...

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The temporary COVID-19 hospital at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago being toured by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker April 3. The hospitals beds are set up in at least two of the expo halls, included two used the for annual RSNA radiology meeting in November each year. Photo by Susan Blair, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District
Feature | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Dave Fornell, Editor
Cardiology Meetings Continue to be Cancelled or Go Virtual Due to COVID-19

(UPDATED information added to this article June 10, 2020)


April 28, 2020 — Medical conferences are where the latest ...

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A PCR genetic test nasal swab being taken from a patient to test if they are infected with COVID-19. While used as the primary test to diagnose coronavirus, up to 20 percent of patients will test negative even eight days after infection. Getty Images
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Genetic PCR Tests Give False Negative Results if Used Too Early

June 10, 2020 — In a new study, Johns Hopkins researchers found that testing people for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) too early ...

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