The Carmat system, an experimental artificial heart includes an autoregulation control mechanism, or Auto-Mode, that can adjust to the changing needs of patients treated for end-stage heart failure. Outcomes in the first series of patients managed with the new heart replacement pump in Auto-Mode are presented in the journal of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO). 
June 23, 2021
Carmat Artificial Heart Shows Promising Automatic Regulation of Blood Flow
June 18, 2021 – An experimental artificial heart includes an autoregulation control mechanism, or Auto-Mode, that can…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval for Medtronic's Arctic Front Family of cardiac cryoablation catheters for the treatment of recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). The indication is for episodes that last less than seven continuous days and the therapy can be used as an alternative to antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy as an initial rhythm control strategy. 
June 23, 2021
FDA Expands Arctic Front Family of Cryoablation Catheters for Initial Use in Recurrent Symptomatic Paroxysmal AF
June 23, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval for Medtronic's Arctic Front Family of…
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Telecradiology remote monitroing programs grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of a remote cardiac monitor that saw increased use is InfoBionic's MoMe Kardia device. It offers mobile cardiac telemetry with near real-time, on-demand full disclosure of ECG data 24/7. Using a wearable monitor, MoMe continuously records telemetry data, uploading it to a cloud-based platform that clinicians may access at anytime.
June 22, 2021
Remote Patient Monitoring Represents Paradigm Shift After COVID-19
June 22, 2021 — It is no secret that the use of telehealth technologies rose dramatically with the onset of the COVID-…
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The Philips Healthcare SyncVision system co-registers iFR hemodynamic blood flow measurements to live angiograms to enable easier assessment of which lesions in a vessel need to be stented and which can be left alone and treated medically.
June 22, 2021
First Patient Enrolled in DEFINE GPS Study to Assess PCI Guided by Co-registered iFR Versus Angiography
June 22, 2021 – Philips Healthcare announced the official start of the DEFINE GPS study, with the first patient being…
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FDA Clears Pradaxa as First Oral Anticoagulant for Children. Dabigatran, has been cleared by the FDA
June 21, 2021
FDA Clears Pradaxa as First Oral Anticoagulant for Children
June 21, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Boehringer Ingelheim's dabigatran etexilate (…
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A new study found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity.
June 18, 2021
Study of AI-enabled EKGs Finds that Difference Between Numerical Age and Biological Age Significantly Affects Health, Longevity
June 18, 2021 — You might be older ― or younger ― than you think. A new study found that differences between a person's…
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Dreamtech distributes Cardea SOLO ECG System in Korea through its new healthcare organization iSigNal, and lead commercial expansion in 20+ other APAC countries
June 16, 2021
Cardiac Insight Announces Expansion Into More Than 20 Asia-Pacific Markets with i.SigNal by Dreamtech Partnership
June 16, 2021 — Cardiac Insight, Inc., a digital health innovator specializing in wearable cardiac sensors and…
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The integration of a cardiovascular information system (CVIS) with electronic medical records (EMR) ensures a seamless flow of data between providers and helps physicians access a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s medical history, leading to better outcomes.
June 15, 2021
Integrating CVIS Data Into the EMR
The integration of a cardiovascular information system (CVIS) with electronic medical records (EMR) ensures a seamless…
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NIVAHF is an investigational device designed to monitor the venous waveform, a novel physiologic signal, in heart failure patients
June 15, 2021
VoluMetrix's NIVA|HF for Heart Failure Patients Designated as Breakthrough Device by U.S. FDA
June 15, 2021 — VoluMetrix, a Nashville-based biotech startup dedicated to creating a new wave of solutions for vital…
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A cardiac MRI of athletes who had COVID-19 is seven times more effective in detecting inflammation of the heart than symptom-based testing, according to a study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine with 12 other Big Ten programs.
June 15, 2021
Cardiac MRI Effective in Detecting Asymptomatic, Symptomatic Myocarditis in Athletes
June 15, 2021 — A cardiac MRI of athletes who had COVID-19 is seven times more effective in detecting inflammation of…
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Rensselaer algorithm can identify risk of cardiovascular disease using lung cancer scan #CT
June 14, 2021
Deep Learning Enables Dual Screening for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
June 14, 2021 — Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in the United States, and it’s increasingly…
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Prediction performance of DL compared to quantitative measures and Kaplan-Meier curves for quartiles of DL. Image created by Singh et al., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.
June 14, 2021
Deep Learning with SPECT Accurately Predicts Major Adverse Cardiac Events
June 14, 2021 — An advanced artificial intelligence technique known as deep learning can predict major adverse cardiac…
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Image from the announcement of the Neal award winner of best technical content for DAIC's coverage of COVID-10 related to cardiology at the Neal virtual award ceremony June 9.
June 10, 2021
DAIC Wins Neal Award for Best Technical Coverage of COVID-19
June 10, 2021 — Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine has won a prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for…
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GE is integrating artificial intelligence into most of its imaging and information technology software. AI can aid fast critical care decision making. Above left is the vScan Air wireless point-of-care ultrasound system. It integrates AI for immediate, automated assessment of a patient's ejection fraction, right.
June 10, 2021
AI Collaboration is Key to Unlock its Power in Cardiac Care
The digital transformation of healthcare is underway, but it will advance further and faster if key stakeholders work…
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AI Med will present its Virtual Clinical Series: Imaging Built by Clinicians, for Clinicians, June 29-30, 2021.
June 09, 2021
AI Med Virtual Conference Focuses on AI in Imaging-focused Subspecialties
June 9, 2021 — AI Med will present its Virtual Clinical Series: Imaging Built by Clinicians, for Clinicians, June 29-30…
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Some of the top technology news from ACC 2021. Top left, the LAAOS III trial showed benefit when surgeons seal off the LAA during other open heart procedures. Bottom left, the ReCor Paradise renal denervation system helped lower blood pressure in patients who did not respond to medication. Top right, for patients with both heart failure and AFib it makes no differences is therapy is focused on controlling the heart rhythm or heart rate. Bottom right, the FLOWER-MI trial found no benefit to FFR-guided PCI.
By Dave Fornell, Editor
June 08, 2021
Key Cardiology Technology Takeaways at ACC 2021
Here are the top 10 takeaways from the late-breaking studies on cardiovascular technologies presented at the 2021…
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Two years ago a study raised concerns that paclitaxel-coated devices may cause increased mortality in peripheral artery disease patients. However, numerous studies now show there is no risk of increased mortality. The most recent study is the SAFE-PAD study presented at ACC.21.
June 07, 2021
SAFE-PAD Study Shows No Safety Issues With Paclitaxel-coated Devices In Peripheral Artery Disease
June 7, 2021 — A couple years ago a study showed a mortality safety signal in patients who underwent peripheral artery…
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The 30-day outcomes from the TRISCEND study of the transfemoral Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system demonstrated technical feasibility and an acceptable safety profile, along with improvements in tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and symptoms in patients with clinically significant TR.
June 07, 2021
Edwards LifeSciences Reports Positive Clinical Updates on its Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Valves
June 7, 2021 — Edwards Lifesciences recently announced that clinical results from the company's transcatheter mitral…
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Rates of burnout pre- and peak COVID-19 pandemic increased across all members of the cardiology care team and was particularly striking among cardiovascular team members, which researchers said may be because they were more likely at the bedside as patients were dying. Among all cardiovascular clinicians – cardiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and imaging technologists – half provided direct care to patients with COVID-19. #COVID19 #ACCCOVID
June 07, 2021
Burnout Rate Doubles For Cardiology Clinicians Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
June 7, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll on cardiovascular clinicians, many of whom provide…
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The Aortix intra-aortic axial flow pump offers hemodynamic support to relieve some of the heart’s workload, allowing the heart to recover while more effectively pushing blood flow to the kidneys.
June 07, 2021
Cardiologists at Henry Ford Are First in U.S. to Implant Aortix Heart Pump to Treat Heart Failure
June 7, 2021 – Cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital are first in the U.S. and second in the world to implant a…
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