Long-term exposure to ionizing radiation is a primary occupational concern for today's interventional cardiologists. To address these concerns, many interventional cardiologists are enlisting the support of their hospital administrators to create workplace environments that reduce exposure to ionizing radiation. 

Maquet Getinge Group announced the publication of a manuscript describing the exploration of the hemodynamic effects of the newer, larger-capacity 50 cc intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) versus 40 cc IABPs in real-world clinical practice. The paper, titled "Hemodynamic Effects of Standard Versus Larger-Capacity Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation Pumps," appears in the April 2015 volume of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology.

Mitralign shared six-month data on its Mitralign Percutaneous Annuloplasty System (MPAS) for treatment of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) at EuroPCR 2015 in Paris. The prospective, multi-center, single-arm study met its safety endpoint at 30 days and its performance endpoint at six months. In the clinical study, the MPAS demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in left ventricular diameter, significant reduction of both the A-P and S-L annular dimensions, and a significant improvement of the patient’s walking distance. The Mitralign Percutaneous Annuloplasty System is not approved for sale or distribution; however it is anticipated to receive CE marking in 2015.