Genetic predisposition to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) was associated with aortic valve calcium and narrowing of the aortic valve, findings that support a causal association between LDL-C and aortic valve disease, according to a study appearing in JAMA.

Siemens Healthcare announces the availability of the Acuson X600, a cost-effective new ultrasound system with advanced technologies migrated from premium Siemens systems and workflow efficiencies for clinical applications in general imaging, obstetrics and gynecology, and cardiology

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Abbott family of Xience everolimus-eluting coronary stents for the additional indication to treat coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs).

A diverse group of uncommon congenital heart defects and genetic conditions may put a child in danger of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and at least two-thirds of these defects and conditions can be identified by an electrocardiogram (ECG), the test that analyzes the heart's electrical function. Much of the current debate centers on the practicalities and cost of universal ECG screening. Two clinicians offer opposing commentaries on the controversy in the August 19 issue of Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.

Once a common procedure, left ventriculography’s role in assessing heart disease has evolved considerably over the decades, leading to significant variations in use. A new expert consensus statement e-published by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) recommends optimal uses for left ventriculography, with the goal of more standardized use of the test and improved quality of care for cardiac patients.

Siemens Healthcare announces the availability of the Acuson X600 – a new ultrasound system with advanced technologies migrated from premium Siemens systems and workflow efficiencies for clinical applications in general imaging, obstetrics and gynecology and cardiology.

The hospitals of UnityPoint Health — Des Moines offering adult cardiac services recently began using analytics software by Lumedx. The software offers flexible reports based on wide range of granular data.


There are several hemostasis devices that can help cath labs improve efficiency by reducing nursing time in the recovery area, speeding the post-procedural time to patient ambulation and enabling same day percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).  There are three types of devices to aid hemostasis of arteriotomy access site punctures — vascular closure devices (VCD), compression devices and bandages coated with agents to speed the clotting cascade.
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