Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

This channel includes news and new technology innovations from cardiovascular clinical trials. These clinical studies include all cardiac subspecialties.

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Following the Paleo Diet Short-Term May Benefit Heart Health

September 13, 2016 — Findings from a small study suggest that people who followed the popular Paleo diet for only eight ...

September 13, 2016

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Effects of PTSD on Cardiovascular Health

September 12, 2016 — A Saint Louis University researcher has received a grant to study the effects of treating post ...

September 12, 2016

congenital heart defects, CHD, risk factors, genes, University of California Irvine research

News | Congenital Heart

Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Defects May Lie Both Inside and Outside the Heart

September 9, 2016 — New research published Sept. 8 in the Open Access journal PLOS Biology reports the role of genes in ...

September 09, 2016

Carmat, bioprosthetic artificial heart, PIVOTAL study, first implantation, heart failure

News | Artificial Heart

Carmat Announces Start of the PIVOTAL Study

September 9, 2016 — Carmat announced that the first implantation of its bioprosthetic artificial heart within the ...

September 09, 2016

Xeltis bioabsorbable aortic conduit, endogenous tissue restoration, ETR, preclinical data, ISACB 2016

News | Heart Valve Technology

Bioresorbable Pulmonary Valve Replacement May Enable Cardiovascular Regeneration

September 9, 2016 — Six-month preclinical data from trials of a Xeltis bioabsorbable aortic conduit were presented at ...

September 09, 2016

St. Jude Medical, Amplatzer Amulet LAA occluder, left atrial appendage, IDE trial

News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders

St. Jude Medical Launches Amplatzer Amulet LAA Occluder Trial

September 2, 2016 — St. Jude Medical Inc. announced the start of the St. Jude Medical Amplatzer Amulet IDE trial of the ...

September 02, 2016

Respicardia, Remede, pacemaker for sleep apnea, central sleep apnea treatment

News | Heart Failure

Implantable Device Improved Central Sleep Apnea, Reduces Heart Failure Complications

September 2, 2016 — Results from an international, randomized study show that an implanted nerve stimulator ...

September 02, 2016

Pradaxa, dabigatran, GLORIA-AF registry, ESC Congress 2016, NVAF

News | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies

Pradaxa Shows Low Bleeding, Stroke Rates in GLORIA-AF Registry

September 1, 2016 — First outcome results from the GLORIA-AF Registry show that treatment with Pradaxa (dabigatran ...

September 01, 2016

News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT)

Medtronic Pacing Algorithm Improves Delivery of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

August 30, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced results from the Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Efficacy Enhancement (CRTee ...

August 30, 2016

Medtronic, Micra TPS pacemaker, transcatheter pacing system, global clinical trial, one-year results, ESC 2016

News | Pacemakers

One-Year Results for Micra TPS Pacemaker Trial Presented at ESC 2016

August 29, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced new long-term results from the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System ...

August 29, 2016

cardiac surgery, simulation training, University of Washington, case studies

News | Cardiovascular Surgery

New Studies Examine Simulation Training for Heart Surgery Residents

August 25, 2016 — Simulation training for surgery residents builds confidence and could have a life-saving impact on ...

August 25, 2016

aortic dissection, family history, same age, clinical study, John A. Elefteriades, Annals of Thoracic Surgery

News | Structural Heart

Aortic Dissection Plagues Family Members Around Same Age

August 25, 2016 — People with a family member who had an aortic dissection — a spontaneous tear in one of the body’s ...

August 25, 2016

nanoparticles, blood clotting, internal bleeding, American Chemical Society study, Erin B. Lavik

News | Hemostasis Management

Nanoparticles That Speed Blood Clotting May Someday Save Lives

August 24, 2016 — Whether severe trauma occurs on the battlefield or the highway, saving lives often comes down to stopp ...

August 24, 2016

Intact Vascular, TOBA clinical study, one-year results, Tack Endovascular System, Journal of Vascular Surgery

News | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Positive TOBA Mini Stent Tacking System One-Year Results Published

August 24, 2016 — Intact Vascular Inc. announced that the one-year results from its Tack Optimized Balloon Angioplasty ...

August 24, 2016

News | Heart Failure

Severe Obesity Revealed as Stand-Alone High-Risk Factor for Heart Failure

August 23, 2016 — A new study of more than 13,000 people has found that so-called morbid obesity appears to stand alone ...

August 23, 2016