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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Eluvia and Ranger PAD devices from Boston Scientific. #VIVA19 #VIVA2019 #VIVA
November 06, 2019
Positive Data for the Ranger Drug-coated Balloon and Eluvia Vascular Stent
November 6, 2019 – Boston Scientific announced positive data for two of its devices within the peripheral drug-eluting…
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FDA Warns Troponin Tests Impacted by Biotin Dietary Supplement
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 05, 2019
FDA Warns Biotin Dietary Supplements Interfere With Cardiac Troponin Tests
November 5, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its November 2017 safety communication to…
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Philips Medical System is recalling its older Forte Gamma Camera SPECT imaging systems due to the possibility of the detectors falling off of the unit onto the patient. The two gamma cameras can bee seen in this photo on either side of the patient bed. These can be rotated above the patient.
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 05, 2019
Philips Forte SPECT Camera Recalled for Possibility of Crushing Patient
November 5, 2019 — Philips Medical System is recalling the Forte Gamma Camera System due to the potential for the 660-…
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CentriMag
November 04, 2019
Abbott Recalls CentriMag Circulatory Support System After 44 Injuries and One Death
November 4, 2019 — Abbott is recalling its CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System due to a calibration system error…
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EchoPixel showed technology at TCT 2019 that creates live holograms in the cath lab from 3-D TEE imaging. It projects the holograms on a special display screen that does not require the user to wear 3-D glasses. The interventional cardiologist can use hand movements and a foot switch to move the image around without breaking the sterile field. It offers a new way to visualize catheters, device positioning and deployment for structural heart procedures. #TCT2019 #TCT #TCT19
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 04, 2019
6 Hot Topics in Interventional Cardiology at TCT 2019
The latest in interventional cardiology clinical data and new device technologies were highlighted at the annual…
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Former National Football League (NFL) player Ed White (left) needed a new aortic heart valve but decided to wait several months for the FDA to approve TACR for low-risk patients so he would not have to undergo open heart surgery. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders received two stents after he was hospitalized with chest pain was hospitalized with chest pain on Oct. 1 in Las Vegas. The event brought PCI to the forefront of national news in October.
Dave Fornell, Editor
November 01, 2019
Most Popular Cardiology Technology Content in October 2019
November 1, 2019 — Here is the list of the most popular content on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC)…
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The Optimizer Smart System delivers cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy.
October 31, 2019
FDA Clears Next Generation Impulse Dynamics Optimizer for Heart Failure
October 30, 2019 – Impulse Dynamics received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a PMA supplement for…
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A comparison of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) vs. angiography found a significant mismatch and showed the benefits of IVUS in venous interventions.
October 31, 2019
IVUS Better Than Venography to Identify Venous Stent Landing Zones
October 31, 2019 – In a large series of iliac vein stent cases, a blinded comparison found intravascular ultrasound (…
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AliveCor's KardiaMobile six-lead ECG system that works on smartphone platforms. It was cleared in 2019 and includes artificial intelligence algorithms to help identify arrhythmias.
October 31, 2019
AliveCor and Huami Partner for Next Generation Medical Wearables
October 31, 2019 — AliveCor, a provider of smartphone based ECG technology and Huami Corp., a provider of biometric,…
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A comparison between the EPstar 2F and 6F catheters from Baylis. Electrophysiology catheters. EP lab
October 31, 2019
2-French Electrophysiology Catheter Introduced by Baylis Medical
October 31, 2019 — Baylis Medical announced the first North American use of its EPstar Fixed Electrophysiology…
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