The FDA-Cleared XO Score is different. XO Score technology allows users to convert basic angioplasty balloons in the hospital's existing inventory into sophisticated scoring, cutting, and infusion/delivery devices. 
November 13, 2020
New Angioplasty System Dilates Calcified and Fibrotic Vessels
November 13, 2020 — The new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared XO Score system was successfully used to…
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Dia's LVivo artificial intelligence software can help automate many features of echocardiograms to speed workflow and aid novice users. The software is now integrated into the Konica Minolta Exa PACS.
November 12, 2020
Expanded AI-based Echocardiography Analysis and Reporting Added to Konica Minolta Exa Cardio PACS 
November 12, 2020 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc. and DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd. jointly announce the expanded…
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Figure 1: PROTECT III found, when compared to intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella use led to a 29% reduction in MACCE at 90 days.
November 12, 2020
Largest Study of Hemodynamically Supported High-Risk PCI Patients Finds More Complete Revascularization With Impella
November 12, 2020 — Abiomed recently announced new PROTECT III study data that demonstrates reduced rates of MACCE (…
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The impact of COVID-19 on the heart and cardiovascular system is being evaluated in a new clinic for post-COVID patients to monitor and manage their cardiac recovery.
November 10, 2020
Cedars-Sinai Launches Clinic to Manage Long-Term Heart Health Issues in COVID-19 Patients
November 10, 2020 — The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles has established a specialized…
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NIH trial, the Outcomes Related to COVID-19 treated with Hydroxychloroquine among Inpatients with symptomatic Disease (ORCHID), showed no difference in deaths between placebo and hydroxychloroquine. Getty Images
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 09, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Help Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
November 9, 2020 — A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of…
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SCCT Releases New Guidelines for Cardiology and Radiology Trainees in Cardiovascular CT
November 09, 2020
SCCT Releases New Guidelines for Cardiology and Radiology Trainees in Cardiovascular CT
November 6, 2020 — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has released a new training guideline,…
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An example of radiation dose tracking software from Imalogix showing data on cath lab angiography cases at RSNA 2019. Photo by Dave Fornell
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 04, 2020
Medical Imaging Radiation Levels in U.S. Dropped Over Past Decade
More than a decade ago, there was an alarming, rapid rise in ionizing radiation exposure in the U.S. population that…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Boston Scientific Ranger Drug-coated Balloon, developed for the treatment of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and proximal popliteal artery (PPA).  
November 03, 2020
FDA Clears Boston Scientific Ranger Drug-coated Balloon
November 3, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Boston Scientific Ranger Drug-coated…
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November 03, 2020
Robocath Enters Joint Venture With MicroPort to Commercialize Cath Lab Robotic System in China
November 3, 2020 – Robocath, a company commercializing cardiovascular cath lab robotic systems, announced creation of…
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Two of the top preforming pieces of content in October was the FDA clearance for the first indication for shortened DAPT for Medtronic's Resolute Onyx Drug Eluting Stent. A virtual tour of the new robotic electrophysiology lab at Banner Health led by Pete Weiss, M.D., also was among the most popular cardiology technology content.
November 02, 2020
Most Popular Cardiology Technology Content in October 2020
November 2, 2020 — Here is the list of the most popular content on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC)…
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Angiography with a co-registered view of pressure drops according iFR readings in a coronary vessel. The DEFINE PCI study showed patients had improved outcomes and less recurrent chest pain at one year using iFR physiologic measurements combined with landmarks shown on angiographic imaging to better guide therapy. Image by Philips Healthcare. #TCT #TCT2020 #TCTconnect
Dave Fornell, Editor
October 30, 2020
FFR Studies Find Several Surprises at TCT 2020
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is considered the gold standard measure whether a coronary lesions needs a percutaneous…
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Some of the device technologies discussed in the TCT 2020 late-breaking trial sessions. Top left, the  Medtronic Resolute Onyx stent was the first stent to receive FDA clearance for short duration dual-antiplatelet therapy, which was a big topic and subject of several sessions. Lower left, the Keystone TriGuard 3 TAVR embolic protection device did not demonstrate superiority over TAVR without use of embolic protection. Top right, the Abbott MitraClip. Acurate neo TAVR valve. #TCTconnect #TCT2020
Dave Fornell, Editor
October 29, 2020
Top 10 Takeaways on Interventional Technologies at TCT 2020
Here are some of the key takeaways from the late-breaking interventional cardiology and structural heart trials…
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This study found cardiac MRI gadolinium-based contrast agents are safe for patient use. Overall, there were only 556 acute adverse effects in 145,855 contrast-enhanced MRIs, with only 47 being classified as severe.
October 29, 2020
Cardiac MRI Contrast Agents Carry Low Risk of Adverse Events
October 29, 2020 — Contrast agents used to improve views of the heart on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) carry a very…
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The Watchman FLX will be tested in the CHAMPION-AF trial looks at next-generation transcatheter LAA device as treatment alternative to NOACs for broader population of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
October 29, 2020
Boston Scientific Initiates Trial to Evaluate Watchman FLX LAA Closure Device as First-Line Treatment
Oct. 29, 2020 — Boston Scientific initiated the CHAMPION-AF clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the…
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A sonographer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital using the Caption Health AI to optimize ultrasound imaging. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is the first in U.S. to adopt Caption AI (artificial intelligence) to improve ultrasound imaging in emergency department, ICU and cardio-oncology clinic  
October 28, 2020
Northwestern Medicine Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Improve Ultrasound Imaging
October 28, 2020 — Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the United States to purchase Caption Health…
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The September-October 2020 digital edition of Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine. Dave Fornell is the editor. #DAIC
October 28, 2020
View the DAIC Sept-Oct 2020 Digital Edition
The September-October 2020 digital edition of Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine include links to…
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Chest X-ray, posteroanterior view, of a 79-year-old man with history of a previous pacemaker, with abandoned right atrial and right ventricular pacing leads on the right side at time of new cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implant on the left side. Arrows indicate a nodular opacity in the right midlung concerning for mass. Find more images of patients in this study in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
October 27, 2020
MRI Can Be Safely Performed in Patients With Pacemakers and ICDs
October 27, 2020 – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations can be safely performed in patients with non-MR…
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The Abiomed Breethe OXY-1 System has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance. 
October 26, 2020
FDA Clears Abiomed Compact ECMO System for COVID-19 and Cardiogenic Shock Patients
October 26, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Abiomed for an all-in-…
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Abre venous self-expanding stent found safe, effective in treating challenging deep venous lesions was approved by the FDA.
October 26, 2020
Medtronic Venous Stent Receives U.S. FDA Approval to Treat Venous Outflow Obstruction
October 26, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Medtronic Abre venous self-expanding…
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Patient case example of the FlowTriever thrombectomy device from Inari Medical Inc. in removing a pulmonary embolism and reporting blood flow and clot burden removed by the system. #TCT2020 #TCTconnect
October 23, 2020
Acute Hemodynamic Improvement With Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy in a Real-world Pulmonary Embolism Population
October 23, 2020 —  Positive results were reported on the first 230 patients enrolled in its FLASH study, a real world…
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