The IN.PACT Arteriovenous (AV) Access randomized trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic IN.PACT AV Access drug-coated balloon (DCB) met both of its endpoints, in data presented at the 2019 Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA) annual meeting. #VIVA #VIVA19 #VIVA2019
November 14, 2019
IN.PACT AV Access 6-Month Data Show Increased Vessel Patency
November 7, 2019 — The IN.PACT Arteriovenous (AV) Access randomized trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of…
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Viva conference late breaking clinical trials, #VIVA19 #VIVA #VIVA2019
November 14, 2019
VIVA 2019 Late-breaking Clinical Trials
November 14, 2019 — The results of the 21 late-breaking clinical trials presented for the first time at Vascular…
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EchoGo uses AI to calculate cardiac ultrasound left ventricular ejection fraction (EF), the most frequently used measurement of heart function, left ventricular volumes (LV) and, for the first time for an AI application, automated cardiac strain.
November 14, 2019
FDA Clears AI-powered Cardiac Echo Analysis and Quantification by Ultromics
November 14, 2019 — Ultromics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its…
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Co-principal investigator professor Aydin Babakhani at the UCLA Integrated Sensor Laboratory holds an earlier version of the prototype leadless, wireless amnd batteryless pacemaker. Photo Credit: Cody Duty, Texas Medical Center.
November 13, 2019
Wireless and Leadless Pacemaker Being Developed by Texas Heart Institute With Federal Grant
November 13, 2019 — Texas Heart Institute (THI) was awarded a prestigious four-year, $2.39 million grant from the…
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The Rex Medical Revolution rotational atherectomy system incorporates continuous aspiration and has a dual indication for atherectomy and thrombectomy. #VICA19 #VIVA2019
November 11, 2019
Revolution Rotational Atherectomy System Effective in IDE Experience
November 7, 2019 — The REVEAL FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) trial confirmed a favorable safety and…
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The Endospan Ltd. Nexus aortic arch stent graft is a CE mark–approved, off-the-shelf system for endovascular treatment of pathologies extending or involving the aortic arch. #VIVA19 #VIVA2019
November 11, 2019
Nexus Arch Branch Stent Graft System Shows Positive Mid-term Results
November 7, 2019 — The Endospan Ltd. Nexus aortic arch stent graft is a CE mark–approved, off-the-shelf system for…
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The repuncturable Supera vascular mimetic peripheral stent system from Abbott Vascular was shown to manage bulky, heavily calcified CFA disease due to its extreme crush resistance in the VMI-CFA study. #VIVA #VIVA19 #VIVA2019
November 11, 2019
Supera Safe to use for Femoral Stenting Versus Surgery in VMI-CFA Trial
November 11, 2019 — Although common femoral artery (CFA) endarterectomy is still considered the gold standard treatment…
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Earlier this year, Medtronic began a worldwide pivotal study evaluating its investigational Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV ICD) system to treat dangerously fast heart rhythms. The EV ICD system is designed to deliver lifesaving defibrillation and pacing therapy via a device the same size as traditional, transvenous ICDs, but with a lead (thin wire) placed outside the heart and veins. The future of CRM device technology.
Hrishikesh Kadam
November 11, 2019
The Future of Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Technology
Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices in use today are evolving to raise the bar beyond monitoring and managing…
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Siemens Healthineers Acquires ECG Management Consultants
November 11, 2019
Siemens Healthineers Acquires ECG Management Consultants
November 11, 2019 — ECG Management Consultants, a leading U.S. healthcare advisory firm, is now part of the global…
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Indigo System CAT RX Aspiration Catheter and Penumbra Engine
November 08, 2019
Indigo Aspiration System IDE Trial for Acute Pulmonary Embolism Meets Primary Safety and Efficacy
November 8, 2019 — Penumbra Inc. announced that the EXTRACT-PE trial successfully met the primary endpoints,…
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Intact Vascular Tack
November 08, 2019
Endovascular Tacking System Safe for Dissections in the TOBA II BTK Study
November 8, 2019 — Dissection is a frequent and clinically problematic outcome of percutaneous transluminal balloon…
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Bioresorbable stent Abbott Absorb stent
November 08, 2019
One-Year Results of the DISAPEAR Registry Positive for Absorb Stent
November 8, 2019 — The Absorb bioresorbable stent (BVS) demonstrated good patency and clinical outcomes in patients…
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The Saranas Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System offers real-time detection and monitoring of transcatheter intervention vascular access site bleed complications.
November 07, 2019
Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System Used in First Commercial U.S. Patient
November 6, 2019 — Saranas Inc. announced completion of the first U.S. commercial case using its Early Bird Bleed…
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November 07, 2019
Bioresorbable Stent Shows Good 5-Year Outcomes in ABSORB BTK Trial
November 7, 2019 — Although the Abbott Absorb fully bioresorbable drug-eluting stent (DES) was taken off the market due…
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In.Pact Admiral drug-coated balloon (DCB). #VIVA #VIVA19 #VIVA2019
November 07, 2019
Drug-coated Balloon Maintains Good Outcomes in 4-Year IN.PACT Global Study Data
November 7, 2019 — Real-world, four-year study results of the In.Pact Admiral drug-coated balloon (DCB) demonstrate…
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The AngioDynamics/Eximo Medical B-Laser represents a new atherectomy device. #VIVA2019 #VIVA #VIVA19
November 07, 2019
No Difference Between Drug-coated Balloons and Plain Balloons After Laser Atherectomy
November 7, 2019 — There was no difference between drug-coated balloons (DCB) vs. plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA)…
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One of the cardiology technologies in the list of top advances in 2019 is Medtronic’s Tyrx Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope using to enclose cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). It reduced the risk of major infection by 40 percent, and pocket infection by 61 percent, based on data presented at ACC 2019.
November 06, 2019
Cleveland Clinic Unveils Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020
November 6, 2019 — Cleveland Clinic announced the Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 at a multimedia presentation last…
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Edwards Sapien 3 TAVI Granted European Approval to Treat Low-risk Patients. TAVR cleared for low risk patients in Europe
November 06, 2019
Edwards Sapien 3 TAVI Granted European Approval to Treat Low-risk Patients
November 6, 2019 — Edwards Lifesciences announced it received European CE mark to expand use of the Edwards Sapien 3…
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The final, long-term, patient-level data for the Cook Medical Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent (DES) were evaluated to determine if there is an increased mortality risk due to paclitaxel, but was no difference was seen in the five-year mortality rates compared to control patients. #VIVA19 #VIVA #VIVA2019
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 06, 2019
No Increased Long-Term Mortality for the Paclitaxel-Coated Zilver PTX Stent
November 6, 2019 – The final, long-term, patient-level data for the Cook Medical Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent (DES)…
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The Selution SLR, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus-eluting balloon, #VIVA2019 #VIVA #VIVA19
November 06, 2019
Safety and Efficacy Sustained Over Two Years in Selution Drug-eluting Balloon First-in-Human Trial
November 6, 2019 – Positive, two-year data from the first-in-human study of Selution SLR, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus…
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