The latest trends and newest cardiac rhythm management technology were highlighted during the biggest electrophysiology (EP) meeting in the world, Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2012 in May, held in Boston. Several new advances were showcased that may have a major impact on the future of EP.

 

May 24, 2012 —Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics Inc., a developer of temperature-sensing cardiac ablation systems, today announced results of several studies related to the company’s Tempasure cardiac ablation catheter. The Tempasure system is designed to improve clinical outcomes with a novel microwave radiometry technology that allows the electrophysiologist to measure the temperature of cardiac tissue during the ablation procedure, providing real-time information that enables proper energy delivery and lesion control. Presentations took place at the Heart Rhythm Society's 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston.

May 24, 2012 -- nContact Inc., a provider of  epicardial ablation devices, announced that new long-term physician data demonstrated promising clinical outcomes for the multidisciplinary Convergent Procedure in the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), with more than 80% of patients remaining in sinus rhythm at a minimum of 12 months follow-up. The data was presented by physicians at Heart Rhythm 2012, the Heart Rhythm Society's 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions, May 9-12 in Boston.

May 24, 2012 — Research led by Christiana Care Health System's Andrew Doorey, M.D., has found that a small number of patients mistakenly undergo bypass surgery after diagnostic angiography.

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