Many patients who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) are unaware the device can be deactivated to prevent painful shocks in their final days of life, according to two new studies.

Partner 2A, Partner IIa, TAVR vs. surgery

April 2, 2016 — Intermediate-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis who receive minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have similar rates of death and disabling strokes after two years compared to open heart surgery, according to a new study. The study was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 65th Annual Scientific Session. Patients receiving TAVR also experienced shorter hospital stays and lower incidence of some major complications compared with those undergoing surgery. 

AstraZeneca confirmed that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have released a treatment guideline on the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

Although nearly three-quarters of women taking a recent survey had one or more risk factors for heart disease, just 16 percent had actually been told by their doctors that these factors put them at risk for heart disease.

Siemens will unveil a revamped version of its established Sensis hemodynamic system at the 65 th Annual Scientific Session and Expo of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), April 2-4 in Chicago.

ScImage will launch PicomSentry, a preconfigured appliance that enables users to utilize ScImage’s PICOM365 Enterprise PACS (picture archiving and communication system) with plug-and-play convenience, at the 2016 American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual scientific session, April 2-4 in Chicago.

New research finds that adding a digital health tool to traditional cardiac rehabilitation appears to help people recovering from a heart attack lose significantly more weight in a relatively short period of time.

A new study finds that despite increased understanding of heart disease risk factors and the need for preventive lifestyle changes, patients suffering the most severe type of heart attack have become younger and more obese.

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