ESC

This channel contains news about the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), including coverage of its annual meeting and new guidelines. ESC is a leading resource for cardiology science and information in Europe.  

 

Non-invasive evaluation of heart valves using echocardiography first, and other cardiac imaging techniques when needed, is the key evaluation of heart valves in the new ESC and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. Photo by Dave Fornell.

Non-invasive evaluation of heart valves using echocardiography first, and other cardiac imaging techniques when needed, is the key evaluation of heart valves in the new ESC and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. Photo by Dave Fornell.

News | Structural Heart | September 13, 2021
New European Guidelines on Valvular Heart Disease Published
September 13, 2021 — The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (...
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Ablation and Biventricular Pacing Boosts Survival in Selected Atrial Fibrillation Patients in APAF-CRT Trial. #ESC #ESCcongress
News | Atrial Fibrillation | September 13, 2021
Ablation and Biventricular Pacing Boosts Survival in Selected Atrial Fibrillation Patients in APAF-CRT Trial
September 13, 2021 — Ablation plus cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is superior to pharmacological rate control...
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Siemens Artis Q angiography system #ESC #ESCcongress
News | Sudden Cardiac Arrest | September 13, 2021
TOMAHAWK Trial Does Not Support Early Coronary Angiography in Cardiac Arrest Without ST-elevation
September 13, 2021 — Early coronary angiography in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients without ST-segment...
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Systematic FFR Assessment Did Not Add Benefit During Diagnostic Angiography.
News | FFR Technologies | September 08, 2021
Systematic FFR Assessment Did Not Add Benefit During Diagnostic Angiography
September 8, 2021 — Adding systematic fractional flow reserve (FFR) assessment to coronary angiography does not reduce...
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The Medtronic Linq II implantable cardiac monitor.

The Medtronic Linq II implantable cardiac monitor.

News | Atrial Fibrillation | September 08, 2021
Continuous Heart Rhythm Monitoring and Anticoagulation Does Not Prevent Stroke
September 8, 2021 — Continuous heart rhythm monitoring – with anticoagulation if atrial fibrillation is detected – does...
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A 3-D CT reconstructed image showing a narrow lesion at the carotid bifurcation. ACST-2 was the largest trial to compare the long-term effect of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) on stroke in asymptomatic patients with a severely narrowed carotid artery that had not yet caused a stroke. Image by Canon

A 3-D CT reconstructed image showing a narrow lesion at the carotid bifurcation. ACST-2 was the largest trial to compare the long-term effect of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) on stroke in asymptomatic patients with a severely narrowed carotid artery that had not yet caused a stroke. Image by Canon

News | Stroke | September 07, 2021
Carotid Surgery Versus Stenting Have Similar Long-term Effects on Stroke
September 7, 2021 — Carotid artery surgery and stenting have comparable long-term effects on fatal or disabling stroke...
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The Medtronic Reveal Linq implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) was used in the SMART-MI study. It is inserted under the skin in a simple, fast outpatient procedure. The device is smaller than a AAA battery.

The Medtronic Reveal Linq implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) was used in the SMART-MI study. It is inserted under the skin in a simple, fast outpatient procedure. The device is smaller than a AAA battery.

News | Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) | September 07, 2021
Implantable Cardiac Monitors Predict Complications in Selected Post-myocardial Infarction Patients
September 7, 2021 — Remote monitoring of implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs) is highly effective for early detection of...
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Drones Could Deliver Defibrillators or AEDs to sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims Faster Than Ambulances. Getty Images

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Feature | Sudden Cardiac Arrest | September 01, 2021
Drones Could Deliver Defibrillators to Cardiac Arrest Victims Faster Than Ambulances
September 1, 2021 — The world’s first feasibility study has found that drones can be used to deliver life-saving...
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One-month Clopidogrel Monotherapy After PCI Not Supported in STOPDAPT-2 ACS Trial 
News | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies | September 01, 2021
One-month Clopidogrel Monotherapy After PCI Not Supported in STOPDAPT-2 ACS Trial 
September 1, 2021 — The STOPDAPT-2 ACS trial does not support the use of one month of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)...
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The anticoagulant edoxaban (Savaysa) may be just as effective as warfarin for preventing heart attack or stroke in patients with AFib who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), according to an ESC late-breaking trial.

The anticoagulant edoxaban (Savaysa) may be just as effective as warfarin for preventing heart attack or stroke in patients with AFib who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), according to an ESC late-breaking trial.

News | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies | September 01, 2021
Edoxaban May Be Effective Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation After TAVR 
September 1, 2021 – The anticoagulant edoxaban (Savaysa) may be just as effective as warfarin for preventing heart...
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Abbott Amplatzer Amulet LAA Occluder Offers Superior Closure Compared to Watchman
News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders | August 31, 2021
Abbott Amplatzer Amulet LAA Occluder Offers Superior Closure Compared to Watchman
August 31, 2021 — Late-breaking data from a head-to-head clinical trial of the Amulet Left Atrial Appendage (LAA)...
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Coffee and tea are good for your heart, heart healthy. Top News Stories in 2020 From the European Society of Cardiology
News | December 29, 2020
Top News Stories in 2020 From the European Society of Cardiology
December 29, 2020 — Here is a list of the top 10 news stories from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in 2020...
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The Epiq CVxi being used for TEE imaging in the cath lab. The system brings together advanced image quality, quantification and intelligence specifically for the cardiologist.

The Epiq CVxi being used for TEE imaging in the cath lab. The system brings together advanced image quality, quantification and intelligence specifically for the cardiologist.

News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | September 15, 2020
Philips Expands Cardiovascular Ultrasound With Affiniti CVx to Increase Productivity
September 15, 2020 — Philips Healthcare recently introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of dedicated...
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Videos | Pharmaceuticals | September 10, 2020
VIDEO: Icosapent Ethyl Significantly Reduces Coronary Plaque in EVAPORATE Study
Matthew Budoff, M.D., director of cardiovascular CT at The Lundquist Institute, and professor of medicine at the David...
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Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) demonstrated significant, 17 percent regression of low attenuation plaque (LAP) volume on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) compared with placebo over 18 months in the EVAPORATE Trial
News | Pharmaceuticals | September 10, 2020
Icosapent Ethyl Significantly Reduces Coronary Plaque in EVAPORATE Study
September 10, 2020 - Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) demonstrated significant, 17 percent regression of low attenuation...
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