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Funding round closes in support of ConKay annuloplasty system for TR treatment
18th March 2024
Cost-effectiveness and updated efficacy data from Evolut Low Risk trial shared at CRT 2024
13th March 2024
Gilbert Tang named as editor-in-chief of JACC: Case Reports
13th March 2024
HeartFlow shares ten-year data from DISCOVER-FLOW study
13th March 2024
First mitral valve replacement performed using SSi Mantra robotic system
13th March 2024
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CRT 2024: SAFE-MCS finds reduction in bleeding for high-risk PCI patients with bleed monitoring system
12th March 2024
CRT 2024: New data on outcomes with Sapien TAVI platform
12th March 2024
US FDA approves weight loss drug Wegovy to prevent cardiovascular events
11th March 2024
PulseCath’s iVAC 2L gains MDR certification
11th March 2024
Cleerly receives US FDA breakthrough designation for CAD staging system
7th March 2024
PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial of Cordella pulmonary artery sensor meets primary endpoints
7th March 2024
Trial of autologous cell therapy in advanced chronic heart failure reports interim results at THT 2024
7th March 2024
FastWave Medical gains third patent from USPTO for IVL system
7th March 2024
Mobile clinical research specialist Hawthorne Effect appoints new CEO
1st March 2024
Boston Scientific’s Agent DCB gains first US FDA coronary approval
1st March 2024
EACTS and STS guidelines recognise aorta “as an organ in its own right”
29th February 2024
Philips launches new motorised mobile C-arm system
29th February 2024
Patient enrolment completed in study of remote heart failure monitoring device
28th February 2024
First patient treated using A-Flux Reducer interventional system for angina
28th February 2024
Foldax agrees manufacturing agreement with Dolphin Life Science India
27th February 2024
First cases using Laminar LAAX system performed as part of IDE study
27th February 2024
Ismail El-Hamamsy named as president of Heart Valve Society
27th February 2024
First procedure completed using Laplace tricuspid valve replacement system
26th February 2024
Philips announces LumiGuide 3D imaging technology availability in Europe and USA
23rd February 2024
Todd Berg joins NeoChord as CEO
23rd February 2024
Analyses provide “hard evidence” of benefit of intravascular imaging-guided PCI
22nd February 2024
Australian government offers grant support to artificial heart programme
20th February 2024
Reprieve Cardiovascular secures multimillion dollar financing
20th February 2024
Global registry charts pandemic’s impact on TAVI volumes
19th February 2024
Alain Cribier: 1945–2024
19th February 2024
TriClip gets positive vote from US FDA advisory panel
14th February 2024
Biotronik’s Freesolve resorbable magnesium scaffold gains CE mark
13th February 2024
BHF PROTECT-TAVI trial poised to answer key questions about use of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI
12th February 2024
FLOWer embolic protection device gains CE mark
9th February 2024
Biotronik launches Micro RX microcatheter to the US market
8th February 2024
Study of TIVUS renal denervation system for hypertension treatment completes enrolment
6th February 2024
Health Canada approves VenusP-Valve transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement system
6th February 2024
Early feasibility study of TAVI platform for treatment of aortic regurgitation completes enrolment
6th February 2024
STS 2024: Large registry study demonstrates superiority of multi-arterial grafting for multivessel revascularisation
5th February 2024
Evoque becomes first transcatheter tricuspid system to gain US FDA approval
2nd February 2024
AF Symposium 2024: AI-enabled predictive pre-planning “significantly improves LAAO procedural efficiency”
2nd February 2024
Cast your vote for the Heart Team of the Year
2nd February 2024
SCAI publishes expert consensus statement on calcified coronary lesions
1st February 2024
Philips’ “mini” 3D TEE transducer granted US FDA approval
31st January 2024
Endospan releases early TRIOMPHE IDE study results at STS 2024
31st January 2024
STS 2024: STS elects its first female president
29th January 2024
STS 2024: Data show shift in the proportion of patients under 60 receiving TAVI instead of SAVR
29th January 2024
French registry study finds fewer cardiovascular deaths among mitral regurgitation patients receiving TEER
26th January 2024
Early feasibility study of CroíValve’s Duo tricuspid coaptation valve system launches
26th January 2024
Simona Zannetti returns to Medtronic to lead aortic business
24th January 2024
Collaboration aims to develop a bespoke cell phenotyping assay for human blood
23rd January 2024
Three valve-in-valve procedures completed using DurAVR transcatheter valve
23rd January 2024
US FDA grants breakthrough designation for Pi-Cardia’s ShortCut leaflet splitting device
22nd January 2024
See the full shortlist for the Global Cardiovascular Awards
22nd January 2024
First-in-human implant of Triflo heart valve completed
22nd January 2024
Radiofrequency renal denervation meets cost efficiency threshold in value analysis
19th January 2024
FastWave Medical announces completion of first procedures in study of novel peripheral IVL system
18th January 2024
Study shows no safety risk in allowing patients to eat prior to cardiac catherisation
17th January 2024
“Structural heart leader” joins Cardiac Dimensions as chief medical officer
17th January 2024
Penumbra launches Indigo system CAT RX catheter in Europe to treat acute coronary syndrome
17th January 2024
Occlutech to launch atrial septal defect occluder in the USA
15th January 2024
US FDA grants clearance for VR surgical planning software from Realize Medical
15th January 2024
First patient randomised in BACKBEAT study of AVIM therapy for uncontrolled hypertension
12th January 2024
US FDA approves ENGULF US pivotal trial of Hēlo thrombectomy system
12th January 2024
Medical cannabis for chronic pain may increase risk of arrhythmia
11th January 2024
Cook Medical announces Slip-Cath Beacon Tip catheter is now available in the USA and Canada
10th January 2024
SCAI, SIR, SVS jointly publish proceedings from multispecialty peripheral IVUS roundtable
9th January 2024
GE HealthCare to acquire AI-imaging specialist
9th January 2024
R-One robotic platform given green light to enter Chinese market
9th January 2024
Endotronix submits premarket approval application to US FDA for Cordella pulmonary artery sensor
5th January 2024
Edwards Lifesciences appoints its first US case observation site under Benchmark TAVI programme
5th January 2024
Topaz tricuspid valve replacement system used for the first time in a patient with a pacemaker
5th January 2024
Chilean centre treats five aortic regurgitation patients in a single day with Zeta TAVI system
4th January 2024
HeartFlow’s FFRCT analysis passes 250,000 patient milestone
4th January 2024
Pulse Biosciences files premarket US FDA 510(k) notification for its CellFX nsPFA cardiac clamp
3rd January 2024
Investors offer backing for developer of transcatheter mitral chord repair technology
2nd January 2024
First patient treated in ARISE II study of Gore ascending stent graft
21st December 2023
Blood potassium monitor under development to benefit patients with chronic renal failure
19th December 2023
LUMA Vision secures US$22 million in financing
18th December 2023
CE mark trial of Optimum TAVI valve given green light for expansion
18th December 2023
Microbot Medical and Corewell Health announce telerobotics collaboration
15th December 2023
Early use of mechanical support shows benefit for patients with AMI complicated by cardiogenic shock
14th December 2023
ANGIODAPT trial launches with first patient enrolment
13th December 2023
First-in-man cross-country robotic coronary angioplasty performed in two Chinese centres
13th December 2023
First patient treated with PerQseal Elite vascular closure system
12th December 2023
Haemonetics completes acquisition of OpSens
12th December 2023
Consortium to assess use of CT to improve diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease
12th December 2023
Mortality from cardiovascular disease continues to increase globally
12th December 2023
Pi-Cardia appoints Gary Gratson to lead commercialisation of ShortCut
12th December 2023
Warfarin lowers mortality risk after SAVR
7th December 2023
Harlan M Krumholz named as JACC editor-in-chief
7th December 2023
Projected rise in aortic valve-in-valve procedures prompts interest in leaflet splitting device
7th December 2023
Catheter Precision’s VIVO 3D mapping system secures reimbursement in NHS England’s SSDP
7th December 2023
Kaneka Corporation acquires Japan Medical Device Technology Co
6th December 2023
Carmat increases capacity with opening of second production facility
5th December 2023
Medtronic launches Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system in the USA
5th December 2023
First patients join pivotal trial of Aortix pump for treatment of acute decompensated heart failure
1st December 2023
Johnson & Johnson acquires Laminar
30th November 2023
Next-generation Palmetto TMVR system gets first-in-man use
29th November 2023
Bivacor gets US FDA nod for early feasibility of its total artificial heart
29th November 2023
BIOPATTERN trial seeks precision approach to coronary artery disease treatment
29th November 2023
Inari Medical announces first patient enrolment in PEERLESS II randomised controlled trial
28th November 2023
Enrolment in Indian clinical trial of Tria mitral valve completed
28th November 2023
First patient enrolled in RECOVER IV randomised trial of Impella in AMI patients
27th November 2023
AF after mitral valve surgery “has a strong negative influence on survival”
27th November 2023
Death rates after CABG and other surgeries “similar” regardless of patient-surgeon gender concordance
24th November 2023
Clinical outcomes similar at one-year for leading TAVI platforms in real-world registry, but stroke rates differ
24th November 2023
AI-derived risk score may improve planning of TEER for secondary mitral regurgitation
24th November 2023
SCAI: First US renal denervation approvals “revolutionise” treatment of uncontrolled hypertension
23rd November 2023
Supira Medical to initiate US clinical programme for pVAD system
22nd November 2023
Roadmap launched to guide shared decision-making in heart valve disease treatment
20th November 2023
Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system granted US FDA approval for hypertension treatment
19th November 2023
JenaValve partners with American Society of Echocardiography to increase awareness of aortic regurgitation
17th November 2023
ARIES trial shows LVAD patients who did not receive aspirin had fewer bleeding complications
16th November 2023
ACCESS-MANTA registry to assess use of Manta vascular closure device in TAVI procedures
16th November 2023
TRANSFORM trial to explore personalised strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention
16th November 2023
VOYAGER PAD analyses shed light on use of rivaroxaban in high-risk patient populations
16th November 2023
First-in-human study explores safety and feasibility of Captis embolic protection device during TAVI procedures
16th November 2023
EECP therapy results “promising” for ANOCA patients
16th November 2023
PATCH clinical study of PerQseal vascular closure system reaches 100-patient milestone
16th November 2023
First-in-human results of non-invasive ultrasound therapy for aortic stenosis published in The Lancet
16th November 2023
First implant of ChordArt TMVR system completed
15th November 2023
AHA 2023: RCE Technologies wins Health Tech competition
15th November 2023
SELECT trial shows cardiovascular risk reduction in non-diabetics taking semaglutide
14th November 2023
Xenter unveils dual-sensor TAVI guidewire
13th November 2023
PCI improves angina symptoms without medication in ORBITA-2 trial
13th November 2023
Revascularisation considered over amputation for CLTI in UK, new study states
10th November 2023
Medinbox launches latest proctoring and remote learning platform for cath labs
9th November 2023
Scott Drake appointed as Cordis CEO
8th November 2023
Recor Medical gains first US FDA renal denervation approval
8th November 2023
CONFORMAL EFS results shared out to one year at TCT 2023
3rd November 2023
No difference in outcomes for AF patients undergoing LAAO and TAVI at the same time
2nd November 2023
REAL-PE demonstrates statistically significant lower major bleeding rates with Ekos system compared to mechanical thrombectomy for PE treatment
2nd November 2023
Late breaking STRIKE-PE data shows improved outcomes for pulmonary embolism patients
2nd November 2023
Surmodics launches Preside hydrophilic coatings for neurovascular, coronary and peripheral applications
1st November 2023
E2 shares positive initial results from use of Hēlo system for acute sub-massive pulmonary embolism treatment
1st November 2023
First patients enrolled in coronary de novo trial of Selution SLR drug-eluting balloon
1st November 2023
Study provides insights from US cohort of FLASH registry for high-risk PE
1st November 2023
TCT 2023: TAVI system for aortic regurgitation shows promise in ALIGN AR trial
31st October 2023
First patients treated with Laguna Tech’s Alpha and Zeta aortic valves
31st October 2023
Edwards Lifesciences’ Mitris Resilia valve receives CE mark for mitral replacement surgeries
30th October 2023
TCT 2023: TRILUMINATE quality of life data point to benefit for patients with severe TR undergoing TEER
26th October 2023
TCT 2023: Initial phase of TRISCEND II trial of Evoque transcatheter replacement for severe tricuspid regurgitation meets primary endpoints
26th October 2023
TCT 2023: Agent DCB shows superiority to conventional balloon angioplasty for target-lesion failure in US randomised trial
25th October 2023
TCT 2023: Five-year PARTNER 3 results “reaffirm” role of TAVI as alternative to surgery in low-risk patients
25th October 2023
TCT 2023: LIFE-BTK breathes life into drug-eluting resorbable scaffolds in breakthrough for below-the-knee arteries
25th October 2023
TCT 2023: Intellistent multi-lumen stent system for pulmonary arterial hypertension wins Shark Tank innovation prize
25th October 2023
Medinol’s EluNIR-PERL coronary stent gains US FDA approval
25th October 2023
TCT 2023: EVOLUT Low Risk trial shows continued strong performance for self-expanding TAVI platform out to four years
24th October 2023
TCT 2023: First presentation of complete patient-level dataset on paclitaxel and death that helped sway the US FDA
24th October 2023
GE HealthCare’s Allia IGS Pulse imaging system approved by the US FDA
18th October 2023
RELIEF clinical study of PFO closure for migraine relief begins randomisation
18th October 2023
Multicentre study points to favourable safety and efficacy of radial access for peripheral interventions
16th October 2023
Site-less model helps to improve diversity in PREVUE-VALVE study
13th October 2023
Medtronic receives CE mark for Evolut FX TAVI system to treat severe aortic stenosis
12th October 2023
EACTS 2023: Registry study finds “significantly increased” all-cause mortality among older patients selected for TAVI versus SAVR
12th October 2023
OpSens and Haemonetics enter into acquisition agreement
12th October 2023
FEops HEARTguide LAA workflow integrated into TeraRecon software
11th October 2023
US FDA grants IDE approval for PROACTIVE-HF 2 study of Cordella pulmonary artery sensor
9th October 2023
Obituary: Roger M Greenhalgh 6th February 1941 – 6th October 2023
9th October 2023
EACTS 2023: On-X aortic valve “remains safe and effective with low dose warfarin”
9th October 2023
Elixir Medical submits approval for DynamX coronary bioadaptor in Japan
9th October 2023
Artivion announces meaningful all-cause mortality reduction in AMDS PERSEVERE trial
6th October 2023
EACTS 2023: Statin treatment may benefit SAVR patients
6th October 2023
Research shows “direct mechanistic link” between COVID-19 infection and heart attack, stroke
3rd October 2023
US FDA approval for AI-powered left ejection fraction detection device
2nd October 2023
MedAlliance acquired by Cordis
2nd October 2023
US FDA grants conditional IDE approval for F2 cerebral embolic protection system
29th September 2023
Boston Scientific gains US FDA clearance for AVVIGO+ multi-modality guidance system
27th September 2023
Surgeons perform historic second transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human
26th September 2023
Nitrate reduces contrast-induced necropathy during coronary angiography
26th September 2023
Nick West appointed to associate CMO role at Shockwave Medical
26th September 2023
Pivotal study of ShortCut leaflet splitting device completes enrolment
21st September 2023
European survey highlights lack of uniformity in heart team implementation
21st September 2023
Updates to HyperVue intravascular imaging system approved by US FDA
20th September 2023
Enrolment complete in SAFE-MCS study of Early Bird bleed monitoring system
18th September 2023
Half of patients enrolled in SELUTION DeNovo coronary trial
14th September 2023
FastWave Medical secures multi-million dollar private financing within weeks
11th September 2023
Large annulus valve launched for transseptal mitral valve replacement system
8th September 2023
Ten-year NOTION trial data provide important insights on long-term TAVI outcomes and valve durability
8th September 2023
Watchman FLX Pro gains US FDA approval
7th September 2023
Enrolment begins in LOVE-DEB study of Selution SLR sirolimus-eluting balloon
6th September 2023
First-in-man procedure follows US FDA breakthrough designation for NyokAssist PVAD system
5th September 2023
ESC 2023: Study assesses impact of using Heartflow FFRCT for diagnosing coronary artery disease
30th August 2023
Sirolimus-eluting Orsiro stent non-inferior to zotarolimus-eluting device in BIOFLOW-DAPT trial
30th August 2023
Stroke expert J Mocco joins Protembis board
30th August 2023
Radiaction Medical secures Series C2 funding and announces board addition
30th August 2023
UK MHRA adds capacity for medical device certification
30th August 2023
ESC 2023: Prolonged clopidogrel monotherapy after PCI in high-risk ACS patients reduces bleeding and ischaemic events
28th August 2023
ESC and EACTS conclude review of left main revascularisation guidelines recommendations
27th August 2023
ESC 2023: ECLS not shown to improve survival in patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock
27th August 2023
ESC 2023: ADVENT trial shows PFA is non-inferior to thermal ablation for safety and efficacy in paroxysmal AF
27th August 2023
ESC 2023: GE Healthcare showcases latest-generation handheld ultrasound scanner and AF tool
27th August 2023
ESC 2023: Hot Line trials add weight to case for intravascular imaging during PCI
27th August 2023
ESC 2023: Siemens unveils Acuson Origin imaging platform
25th August 2023
SCAI: FDA panel vote “encouraging” for advance of renal denervation
25th August 2023
Blood test may predict heart, kidney risk for those with type 2 diabetes
24th August 2023
FDA panel split on risk and benefit of Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system
24th August 2023
First two US patients receive Trisol tricuspid valve
24th August 2023
FDA panel votes favourably on safety and efficacy of Paradise renal denervation system
23rd August 2023
ESC 2023: Risk of MI recurrence higher in patients who do not take daily aspirin
22nd August 2023
Elevate pLVAD completes early feasibility study
22nd August 2023
Advanced NanoTherapies secures investment for development of SirPlux Duo DCB
22nd August 2023
SCAI position statement “aims to pave the way for renal denervation in the management of hypertension”
21st August 2023
Bryan Williams joins BHF as research leader
21st August 2023
Forxiga granted approval from China’s NMPA for treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure
18th August 2023
First patient enrolled in global study of heart failure device trial
17th August 2023
AI model may improve detection of atrial septal defect
17th August 2023
Efforts needed to improve cardiovascular research in Africa
17th August 2023
US FDA grants de novo approval for AI-based HCM detection algorithm
15th August 2023
STAR-T trial of DrugSorb-ATR completed
14th August 2023
Xeltis secures additional €12.5 million from European Innovation Council
14th August 2023
Orchestra BioMed gains FDA nod to begin study of Virtue SAB sirolimus balloon
9th August 2023
First US implants mark start of DurAVR THV early feasibility study
9th August 2023
Ilika and Cirtec Medical partner on manufacture and commercialisation of Stereax solid-state batteries
7th August 2023
VenusP-Valve gains FDA authorisation for transpacific clinical study
7th August 2023
Canon Medical launches Alphenix / Evolve Edition angiography system in Europe
7th August 2023
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 stories of July 2023
4th August 2023
CMS creates new MS-DRG codes and payments for coronary IVL
3rd August 2023
WHO adds cardiovascular polypill to essential medicines list
2nd August 2023
TaurusTrio TAVI device gets first implants in aortic regurgitation clinical study
2nd August 2023
Laplace Interventional secures funding for clinical testing of transcatheter tricuspid valve technology
2nd August 2023
First patients treated in Indian clinical trial of Tria surgical mitral valve
2nd August 2023
Transfemoral TAVI device gains US FDA breakthrough status for aortic regurgitation
1st August 2023
Study confirms AI detection of HFpEF using a single echocardiogram view
1st August 2023
Results from studies of HeartFlow coronary technologies shared at SCCT conference
1st August 2023
First valve-in-valve procedure performed with DurAVR transcatheter valve
1st August 2023
RapidAI announces US$75 million growth investment led by Vista Credit Partners
27th July 2023
CardioPrecision moves into US market
27th July 2023
Michael Jaff joins board of directors at HeartBeam
26th July 2023
Clinical trial to compare PCI and CABG in women and minorities
25th July 2023
Extreme temperatures and particulate pollution may increase MI mortality risk
25th July 2023
Global Cardiovascular Awards to recognise excellence and innovation in cardiovascular care
21st July 2023
Onecrea Medical announces successful first-in-human implants of Crea aortic valve
20th July 2023
PECA Labs appoints new board members
19th July 2023
SCAI welcomes FDA decision to remove red flag for use of paclitaxel-coated devices in PAD
18th July 2023
Ian Meredith joins board of directors at Avertix Medical
18th July 2023
TIMELY study will assess impact of AI platform on health of MI patients with coronary disease undergoing cardiac rehabilitation
17th July 2023
ESH guidelines represent a “significant milestone” for hypertension management
17th July 2023
INFINITY-SWEDEHEART trial of DynamX bioadaptor system completes enrolment
14th July 2023
Randomised trial “highly needed” to shed light on effectiveness of TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis patients
13th July 2023
Patient advocacy group says ESH guideline change will improve access to renal denervation
13th July 2023
HOST-IDEA sub-analysis uncovers differences in ultrathin stent platforms
13th July 2023
Gut bacteria linked to coronary atherosclerotic plaques
13th July 2023
Boston Scientific announces position on FDA update about use of paclitaxel-coated devices to treat PAD
12th July 2023
Approval granted to commence study of renal pelvis denervation system
12th July 2023
First US patients implanted with FIRE1 remote heart failure monitoring system
12th July 2023
Long-awaited US FDA update finds data do not support excess mortality risk for paclitaxel-coated devices
11th July 2023
First patient enrolled in MOJAVE study of DSR 2.0
10th July 2023
Alvimedica launches Kaplan curves radial portfolio for diagnostic procedures
6th July 2023
Streamlined TAVI pathway paves the way for same-day discharge “record”
6th July 2023
Researchers develop flexible bioresorbable monitor for cardiac patients
6th July 2023
“World’s first” dual chamber leadless pacemaker system granted US FDA approval
5th July 2023
Medtronic heralds ESH guidelines as a “turning point” for renal denervation
3rd July 2023
Combination of chronic kidney disease and diabetes associated with a higher rate of death or MI among women undergoing PCI
30th June 2023
Minimum level of oxygen required during cardiopulmonary bypass “may be lower than previously thought”
30th June 2023
Translumina acquires Blue Medical Devices
30th June 2023
ALL-RISE study of CathWorks FFRangio system enrols first patient
29th June 2023
Depressed ICD patients “more likely to stop medications”
28th June 2023
New arterial hypertension guidelines update recommendations on the use of renal denervation
28th June 2023
ECG-AI algorithm for early identification of amyloidosis gains US FDA breakthrough designation
28th June 2023
Vygon to manufacture vascular outflow tract for Aeson artificial heart
28th June 2023
Black patients nearly 50% less likely to receive revascularisation for PAD
27th June 2023
iTFlow blood flow analysis software gains US FDA approval
20th June 2023
CorWave closes series C funding round
20th June 2023
egnite and JenaValve partner to assess prevalence of aortic regurgitation in USA
19th June 2023
Anxiety affects high proportion of patients with an ICD
19th June 2023
CHOP physicians conduct first-in-human implant of MASA polymeric pulmonary valve
19th June 2023
Pacing wire for TAVI and balloon aortic valvuloplasty procedures gains US FDA clearance
8th June 2023
STEMI patients “lose years of life” due to care delays during COVID-19 lockdowns
8th June 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Biolimus-coated balloon fails to match paclitaxel for in-stent restenosis
8th June 2023
US FDA approval for AI TAVI planning software
8th June 2023
ESC appoints Jean-François Riffaud as CEO
7th June 2023
Translumina extends European reach with Lamed acquisition
7th June 2023
US FDA seeks to “modernise” clinical trials with new draft guidance
7th June 2023
New study elucidates exact location of atherosclerotic plaque ruptures in carotid arteries
6th June 2023
Research highlights “strikingly low” use of public defibrillators in cardiac arrest
6th June 2023
Lars Søndergaard joins Abbott’s structural heart business
5th June 2023
Conformal Medical completes series D financing round
5th June 2023
First TAVI procedures performed using F2 cerebral embolic filter
2nd June 2023
Amazon executive joins Medtronic to spearhead development in robotics and implantables
2nd June 2023
First-in-man implant of “modular” TAVI device performed in Israel
1st June 2023
MONITOR-HF trial results show improvement in quality of life scores for heart failure patients with CardioMEMS system
30th May 2023
Artificial intelligence could enable life-saving early diagnosis and advance the treatment of pulmonary hypertension
30th May 2023
Proprietary antioxidant complex shown to safeguard DNA from radiation exposure during aortic procedures
30th May 2023
Early anticoagulation after ischaemic stroke “reasonable” and “unlikely to cause harm”
30th May 2023
SCAI 2023: Similar revascularisation rates seen with ticagrelor monotherapy and DAPT in TWILIGHT trial
26th May 2023
HRS 2023: BIO-LIBRA study offers insights into device treatment of non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy
26th May 2023
HRS 2023: SOLVE-CRT results “offer new hope for patients with hard-to-treat heart failure”
26th May 2023
TVT registry analysis finds close to 90% success in mitral TEER procedures
25th May 2023
HRS 2023: Researchers hope to use AI to “revolutionise” prediction of sudden cardiac death
25th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Global SYMPLICITY registry offers renal denervation insights out to three years
25th May 2023
Bentley launches its first product in the USA
23rd May 2023
SCAI 2023: No increased risk of hand dysfunction from distal compared to proximal radial artery access for cardiac procedures
23rd May 2023
SCAI 2023: Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms and quality of life in pulmonary embolism patients at six months
23rd May 2023
SCAI 2023: Two-year results “demonstrate strong clinical and haemodynamic outcomes” of Harmony transcatheter valve
23rd May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: One-year BIOMAG-I results demonstrate safety and efficacy of resorbable scaffold platform
23rd May 2023
SCAI 2023: NACMI registry finds increased incidence of clotting among STEMI patients with COVID-19
23rd May 2023
SCAI 2023: George Dangas begins term as SCAI president
23rd May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: BIOADAPTOR trial shows non-inferiority of DynamX scaffold to DES for TLF at 12 months
18th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Benchmark Registry data demonstrate improved TAVI efficiency
18th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Carbon dioxide flushing prior to TAVI may offer protection against brain injury
18th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Bioresorbable scaffolds as effective as drug-eluting metal stents in heart disease patients
17th May 2023
Machine learning model provides improved cardiac risk predictions compared to “gold-standard” STS scoring
17th May 2023
AATS 2023: COMMENCE aortic trial data shared through seven years
17th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Chimney stenting and BASILICA both seen to be effective in preventing TAVI-related coronary obstruction
17th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Three-year EBC MAIN results demonstrate need for pragmatism in left main bifurcation stent strategy
16th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Imaging technology reduces contrast use during PCI
16th May 2023
EuroPCR 2023: Robocath launches new robotic PCI platform
16th May 2023
Shockwave Medical’s C2+ coronary IVL catheter launched in select markets
15th May 2023
Foldax acquires proprietary polymer patent family
15th May 2023
SavvyWire to be assessed in COMPLETE TAVR substudy
11th May 2023
High-fat diet found to promote atherosclerosis
11th May 2023
Postmenopausal women with hardened arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than men
11th May 2023
Akura Medical announces successful first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform
10th May 2023
Artificial intelligence predicts cardiac pump performance
10th May 2023
US FDA expands indication for Farxiga
10th May 2023
First patient treated in head to head trial of TAVI embolic protection devices
10th May 2023
Handheld ECG device scoops CX 2023 Innovation Showcase prize
5th May 2023
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 stories of April 2023
5th May 2023
Vivasure Medical announces first enrolment in pivotal PATCH study
3rd May 2023
MagicTouch IDE-approved for small coronary artery disease study
2nd May 2023
Study highlights disparity in TAVI outcomes based on availability
27th April 2023
Ultromics’ AI platform for detecting cardiac amyloidosis gains FDA breakthrough status
27th April 2023
CX 2023: Statins save lives after aortic repair regardless of dose
27th April 2023
BASIL-2 points towards endovascular-first revascularisation strategy in CLTI patients
27th April 2023
Carillon mitral contour system gains EU MDR certification
27th April 2023
Cardialysis becomes independent from Erasmus University Medical Center
25th April 2023
CAAS Qardia gains Japanese certification
24th April 2023
Talking therapy associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
19th April 2023
Adept launches Adducted Arm Scoop product for use during image-guided procedures
17th April 2023
First US implant of Lux-Valve Plus transcatheter tricuspid valve performed in Detroit
16th April 2023
Increased air pollution associated with a rise in deaths from cardiovascular disease
13th April 2023
Shockwave Medical completes Neovasc acquisition
12th April 2023
OpSens completes European enrolment in SAFE-TAVI study
11th April 2023
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 stories of March 2023
6th April 2023
AVS’s pulsatile IVL technology attracts an additional US$8.8 million to close US$28.8 million Series B round
5th April 2023
Research project to determine how stretching and blood flow impact engineered heart valves
5th April 2023
PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial completes enrolment
4th April 2023
Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia
4th April 2023
Smart glasses guide remote support for pioneering TAVI procedure
4th April 2023
Enrolment target met in ECLIPSE coronary atherectomy trial
4th April 2023
Experts update consensus on left atrial appendage closure
31st March 2023
Abbott’s Epic Max stented tissue aortic valve gains US FDA approval
31st March 2023
Azeem Latib joins Supira Medical as medical director
30th March 2023
PADN-5 study results “exciting” for pulmonary artery denervation in heart failure and CpcPH patients
29th March 2023
Enrolment reaches midway point in trial of Early Bird bleed monitoring system
29th March 2023
Eight-fold increased risk of heart attack seen in patients with subclinical obstructive coronary atherosclerosis
27th March 2023
Aortix pMCS pump provides “rapid” decongestion for patients with heart failure and renal impairment
22nd March 2023
Remote monitoring improves survival in heart failure patients analysis finds
22nd March 2023
Thousandth patient enrolled in SELUTION DeNovo coronary study
22nd March 2023
Immediate revascularisation non-inferior to staged procedure in acute coronary syndrome and multivessel disease
21st March 2023
Robotic electrophysiology programme opens in south eastern USA
20th March 2023
UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical products
20th March 2023
Merit Medical expands SwiftNinja steerable microcatheter offering
20th March 2023
BIOMAG-I study demonstrates low rate of in-scaffold late lumen loss at six months
20th March 2023
HeartBeam accquires LIVMOR assets
20th March 2023
Vivasure Medical announces FDA IDE approval to initiate US pivotal study
14th March 2023
US FDA approval for Essenz heart-lung machine
10th March 2023
ACC 2023: REVIVED-BCIS-2 results challenge “long-held beliefs” on myocardial viability testing prior to PCI
10th March 2023
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 stories of February 2023
10th March 2023
Blood pressure successfully cut in RADIANCE II ultrasound renal denervation trial
9th March 2023
New data examine mortality rates and cardiac damage in early-stage aortic stenosis patients
8th March 2023
EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable
7th March 2023
New VOYAGER PAD analysis confirms consistent benefit of low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin following lower extremity revascularisation
7th March 2023
ACC 2023: Pulsed AF trial yields “promising” safety and efficacy results for PFA system
7th March 2023
ACC 2023: Equivalent recovery times shown between minimally invasive and conventional surgery for mitral valve repair
7th March 2023
Neovasc shareholders approve acquisition by Shockwave Medical
7th March 2023
ACC 2023: Intravascular imaging bests angiography guidance in trial of PCI in complex lesions
6th March 2023
ACC 2023: Large bore mechanical thrombectomy reduces adverse outcomes in high-risk PE patients
6th March 2023
ACC 2023: MitraClip meets endpoints at five years in COAPT trial
5th March 2023
ACC 2023: Benefit of TAVI “consistent” over first three years in low risk patients
5th March 2023
ACC 2023: Quality of life improvements drive benefit for transcatheter therapy in TRILUMINATE pivotal trial
4th March 2023
Preclinical model could aid future research of NSTEMI therapies
2nd March 2023
“Urgent” action needed to improve outcomes in women undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery
1st March 2023
HyperVue intracoronary imaging system gains US FDA approval
1st March 2023
CRT 2023: Abbott shares new data on Navitor TAVI and Amplatzer Amulet LAAO systems
1st March 2023
Results on ReCor Medical’s Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system published in two JAMA Network publications
1st March 2023
Five-year durability analysis of CoreValve and Evolut platforms “underscores long-term promise of TAVI”
28th February 2023
Results of cell therapy trial in patients with heart failure due to low EF published in JACC
27th February 2023
CONFORMAL EFS study results presented at CRT 2023
27th February 2023
Risk model adds to prediction tools for surgical risk in adult congenital heart disease patients
24th February 2023
Medtronic welcomes ESC and EAPCI renal denervation consensus statement
24th February 2023
First patient treated in A PRIORI pilot trial of Aortix circulatory support device
23rd February 2023
Analysis finds clinical trials frequently overlook people with disabilities
23rd February 2023
Medtronic relaunches Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve
23rd February 2023
Barostim misses primary endpoint in BEAT-HF postmarket trial
22nd February 2023
US FDA clears tool to rapidly analyse RV/LV ratio
22nd February 2023
Teleflex grows catheter portfolio following US FDA approval
22nd February 2023
Xeltis secures funding to progress clinical trials
21st February 2023
ACC, AHA and SCAI lay roadmap for interventional cardiology training
16th February 2023
ESC and EAPCI publish renal denervation consensus statement
16th February 2023
Poor, irregular sleep linked to increased atherosclerosis in adults 45 and above
15th February 2023
COPS trial shows feasibility of using a cutting balloon at high pressure to modify calcium prior to PCI
13th February 2023
OPN NC “super-high-pressure” coronary balloon launches in USA
13th February 2023
GE HealthCare to acquire AI ultrasound developer Caption Health
10th February 2023
Abbott to acquire Cardiovascular Systems
9th February 2023
PCI probability seen to increase at low-volume hospitals for all populations, but has not occurred “evenly” across sociodemographic groups
8th February 2023
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of January 2023
8th February 2023
Home-based therapy can help to reduce anxiety and depression in cardiovascular patients
6th February 2023
Automated alert tool “associated with a small decrease in contrast use” during PCI
2nd February 2023
TruLeaf Medical to trial “two-stage” TMVR platform
1st February 2023
PCI can be performed as safely without on-site access to surgery, says SCAI
1st February 2023
First patient treated in LeAAPS trial of left atrial appendage occlusion in cardiac surgery patients
1st February 2023
Slow progress made on gender balance in cardiovascular trial leadership
30th January 2023
Medicare study reopens guideline debate around surgery and PCI in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease
27th January 2023
First US patient enrolled into study of Selution SLR coronary drug-eluting balloon
25th January 2023
BioVentrix receives FDA expanded access program approval for ischemic heart failure treatment system
25th January 2023
Non-invasive wearable ultrasound sensor shown to provide mobile cardiac imaging
25th January 2023
Hospitals without high-level designation more likely to miss strokes following TAVI procedures
24th January 2023
STS 2023: Risk assessment tool “sets a high bar” when considering alternatives to surgery in mitral valve repair
24th January 2023
Enrolment milestone reached in trial of angiography-based vessel fractional flow reserve in coronary revascularisation
20th January 2023
Trial of super saturated oxygen therapy after PCI begins enrolment
19th January 2023
Registry data point to a declining rate of complications among primary MR patients
18th January 2023
Shockwave agrees to acquire Neovasc
17th January 2023
US FDA approves use of Navitor TAVI valve in high-risk aortic stenosis patients
17th January 2023
Effects of short DAPT “consistent regardless of high bleeding risk and complex PCI”
17th January 2023
Pie Medical Imaging announces launch of CAAS Qardia 2.0 echocardiography software platform
13th January 2023
Viz.ai launches AI-powered Viz Vascular Suite
13th January 2023
NICE lowers threshold for statins to prevent cardiovascular events
13th January 2023
HVR Cardio closes €10.7 million series B funding round
13th January 2023
Depression increases likelihood of non-adherence to medical therapy post-PCI
12th January 2023
MedAlliance’s Selution SLR receives coronary de novo IDE approval
11th January 2023
Preclinical study outlines key features of foam-based LAA closure device
6th January 2023
Cardiac Dimensions closes funding round to support US EMPOWER pivotal study
6th January 2023
Funding secured to advance development of Pulse IVL system
6th January 2023
SCAI announces recipients of early career grant scheme
5th January 2023
No sex difference seen in outcomes for transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention
5th January 2023
ReCor appoints Lara Barghout to lead commercialisation of Paradise renal denervation system
4th January 2023
Enrolment begins in trial to assess new therapy in patients deemed unsuitable for anticoagulants
4th January 2023
Johnson & Johnson completes Abiomed acquisition
22nd December 2022
Machine learning enables “clinically important” characterisation of coronary artery disease
22nd December 2022
Stem cell plasters “could revolutionise treatment of congenital heart disease”
22nd December 2022
Enrolment begins in Impella ECP pivotal trial after US FDA green light
21st December 2022
STAR-T trial of antithrombotic removal system during cardiac surgery to continue
21st December 2022
First US procedure performed using ShortCut leaflet splitting device
20th December 2022
Cardiology societies urge rethink of randomised controlled trial design
19th December 2022
Pilot study of wire pacing sleeve yields positive results in TAVI and PCI procedures
16th December 2022
Corindus rebrands to Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics
15th December 2022
EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation
12th December 2022
UK regulator approves dapagliflozin for use in heart failure across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction
12th December 2022
TRICares secures financing to fund development of Topaz tricuspid valve replacement system
12th December 2022
First patient randomised in RESPONDER-HF trial of Corvia atrial shunt
9th December 2022
ESC warns of cardiac device shortage due to implementation of MDR regulations in Europe
9th December 2022
Postmarket data point to lower rates of PVL with Acurate neo2 TAVI valve
2nd December 2022
TRISCEND trial reports one-year outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation
2nd December 2022
Swiss parliament votes to accept US FDA-approved medical devices
30th November 2022
Otsuka Medical Devices and ReCor Medical submit pre-market approval of Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system
30th November 2022
DurAVR heart valve system gets green light from US FDA for early feasibility study
29th November 2022
First implant of MonarQ tricuspid valve replacement system performed in Copenhagen
25th November 2022
Nyra Medical secures investment for transcatheter mitral valve repair technology
25th November 2022
First-in-human procedure performed using Impella RP Flex
25th November 2022
Ninety-day readmission and mortality found to be higher among Black patients following PCI
24th November 2022
Late-breaking Xlimit randomised trial data shared at CSC 2022 congress
22nd November 2022
Carmat resumes commercial implants of Aeson artificial heart
21st November 2022
CroíValve reports successful first in human implants of its Duo tricuspid coaptation valve system
18th November 2022
Rates of all-cause death align between invasive and conservative strategies in ISCHEMIA-EXTEND
18th November 2022
AI system to aid decision making for aortic aneurysm treatment
16th November 2022
BRIGHT-4 trial: Bivalirudin cuts 30-day mortality for STEMI patients undergoing PCI compared to heparin
16th November 2022
Soundbite Medical enters into a license agreement with VFLO Medical to bring its products to Chinese region
16th November 2022
CVRx launches new version of neuromodulation device intended to treat heart failure
14th November 2022
Siemens Healthineers to demonstrate remote capabilities of Corindus CorPath GRX robotic system using Mentice VIST simulator
11th November 2022
Use of clinical support platform “reduces risk of kidney injury” from PCI
11th November 2022
RELIEF clinical study to assess use of Cardioform septal occluder for migraine relief
11th November 2022
Neovasc Reducer assigned outpatient reimbursement code from CMS
11th November 2022
ReCor Medical announces consistent reduction of blood pressure in pooled analysis of three clinical trials at AHA 2022
9th November 2022
AHA 2022: SPYRAL HTN-ON MED study demonstrates “meaningful clinical benefits” consistent with other renal denervation trials
8th November 2022
AHA 2022: First data from BEST-CLI bring surgical bypass into the forefront of discussion for patients with high-quality great saphenous vein
7th November 2022
New surgical thresholds and need for multidisciplinary teams reflected in revised aortic guidelines
3rd November 2022
Johnson & Johnson reaches agreement to acquire Abiomed
1st November 2022
Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist receives US FDA approval to treat right heart failure
1st November 2022
Transit Scientific announces US FDA clearance for XO RX angioplasty platform
28th October 2022
CX Aortic Vienna witnesses techniques “at the edge of endovascular intervention”
28th October 2022
CX Aortic Vienna provides timely reminder that rushing the patient to the operating room is “not always the answer”
28th October 2022
Carmat gains approval to resume clinical study of total artificial heart
28th October 2022
US FDA accepts post-approval study reports for Impella
27th October 2022
First patients treated in SAFE-TAVI clinical study
27th October 2022
Bruce Ovbiagele named editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Heart Association
26th October 2022
Selution SLR receives US FDA investigational device exemption approval for coronary clinical trial
25th October 2022
Ticagrelor after CABG associated with a decreased risk of vein graft failure compared to aspirin
21st October 2022
LeAAPS trial to explore benefit of left atrial appendage occlusion in cardiac surgery patients at risk for stroke
20th October 2022
AccurKardia and Mawi link up to add automated ECG analytics for the new Mawi Watch
19th October 2022
HeartFlow receives US FDA approval for Plaque and RoadMap analysis AI products
19th October 2022
MedAlliance to be acquired by Cordis
18th October 2022
Rates of stroke and embolism lower with apixaban compared to rivaroxaban
18th October 2022
Abiomed gains FDA approval for Impella low profile sheath
18th October 2022
Swedish registry data point to survival benefit for younger patients undergoing CABG
17th October 2022
Analysis shows survival benefit in high-risk PCI supported by Impella
17th October 2022
Swedish and Dutch organisations agree to research collaboration
17th October 2022
CathWorks gains Japanese regulatory approval for FFRangio system
10th October 2022
EACTS 2022: Global studies will fill gap for “high-quality evidence” on invasive treatment of ischaemic cardiomyopathy
8th October 2022
Mortality drops for acute type A aortic dissection, still high for patients not receiving surgery
7th October 2022
EACTS 2022: “Wake up call” for trialists over gender balance
7th October 2022
FLASH results demonstrate “excellent safety profile” of the FlowTriever system in full US cohort
29th September 2022
Long-term P2Y12 monotherapy after PCI “may be a promising strategy”
29th September 2022
Enrolment completed in trial comparing PCI in diabetic patients
28th September 2022
Puzzle Medical wins 2022 TCT Shark Tank innovation competition
28th September 2022
Rivaroxaban may be an option for reducing radial artery occlusion in transradial coronary procedures
27th September 2022
Unloading with Impella for 30 minutes prior to PCI linked to reduced infarct size in STEMI patients
27th September 2022
First US TAVI procedure performed using SavvyWire guidewire
27th September 2022
Data from BIOSOLVE-IV and BIOMAG-I trials shared at TCT 2022
23rd September 2022
FDA approves Onyx Frontier and Resolute Onyx stents for bifurcation PCI
21st September 2022
Clinical trial of TAVI in severe aortic regurgitation completes enrolment
20th September 2022
TCT 2022: TEER in cardiogenic shock patients shows promise for lowering mortality and heart failure hospitalisation
19th September 2022
TCT 2022: UNIVERSAL trial finds ultrasound did not reduce vascular complications during femoral access for cardiac procedures
19th September 2022
Medtronic expands US rollout of Evolut FX TAVI system
19th September 2022
Shockwave initiates all female coronary IVL registry study
19th September 2022
Breakthrough device designation granted for SirPlux Duo coronary DCB in small vessels
19th September 2022
TCT 2022: Amulet occluder keeps pace with Watchman at three years
19th September 2022
TCT 2022 hears “important data” from renal denervation trials
18th September 2022
TCT 2022: Valentin Fuster receives career achievement award
17th September 2022
TCT 2022: Pascal non-inferior to MitraClip in head-to-head trial in degenerative MR patients
17th September 2022
TCT 2022: No difference in rates of post-TAVI stroke seen with cerebral embolic protection device in PROTECTED TAVR
17th September 2022
US FDA grants 510(k) clearance for SavvyWire TAVI guidewire
17th September 2022
Precision medicine and upstream interventions in focus at TCT 2022 curtain raiser
17th September 2022
Abiomed given green light for RECOVER IV randomised trial
16th September 2022
Edwards’ Pascal Precision transcatheter valve repair system receives FDA approval for degenerative mitral regurgitation
15th September 2022
Key learnings from Manta device study to be presented at TCT
15th September 2022
Cardiac Implants announces successful adjustment procedure using its Tri-Ring device to treat TR
15th September 2022
Enrolment completed in TRANSFORM 1 trial of MagicTouch DCB
14th September 2022
TAVI costs comparable to surgery in low-risk patients, Canadian researchers conclude
13th September 2022
Vascade vascular and venous closure devices gain CE mark
13th September 2022
Latest Sapien TAVI valve features anti-calcification technology
12th September 2022
Three-year data “reinforce safety and efficacy” of Abbott’s Amplatzer Piccolo in infants with PDA
12th September 2022
The time for change is now: Call for action over “ageing and unbalanced” cardiothoracic surgery community
9th September 2022
Results of cuffless blood pressure monitor presented at AHA Hypertension Sessions
9th September 2022
First patient joins study of SSO2 therapy post-PCI
8th September 2022
Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman PFO occlusion system launched in Europe
7th September 2022
AtriAN initiates second trial of pulsed field ablation in cardiothoracic surgery patients with paroxysmal AF
7th September 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of August 2022
7th September 2022
FDA clears Viz.ai’s right-to-left ventricle ratio algorithm
7th September 2022
Latest centre begins using Philips’ Verisight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter
6th September 2022
New DAPT labelling approved for Watchman FLX device
6th September 2022
First patient enrolled in Hyper II study evaluating hybrid approach in long diffuse CAD
1st September 2022
JenaValve raises US$100 Million to advance Trilogy TAVI system
1st September 2022
ESC 2022: Risk score predicts mortality for AF patients after TAVI
31st August 2022
ESC 2022: Survival benefit seen following use of Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVAD
30th August 2022
ESC 2022: Transradial access is “gold standard” approach for percutaneous coronary procedures
29th August 2022
ESC 2022: MASTER DAPT continues to show merit for shortened dual antiplatelet therapy out to 15 months post-PCI
29th August 2022
ESC 2022: Kidney disease patients with coronary disease see no improvement in survival at five years with an invasive approach
29th August 2022
ESC 2022: FRAME-AMI sheds light on best strategy for selecting non-infarct lesions for PCI
28th August 2022
ESC 2022: High-risk aortic stenosis could be picked up using AI
28th August 2022
ESC 2022: POST-PCI trial finds no benefit to routine functional testing in high-risk PCI patients
28th August 2022
ESC 2022: AI outshines sonographer echocardiogram assessment in EchoNet-RCT
27th August 2022
ESC 2022: REVIVED data show PCI does not benefit patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction
27th August 2022
ESC 2022: SECURE trial finds “polypill” results in lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to usual care
26th August 2022
ŌNŌCOR reports first-in-human use of ŌNŌ system for removal of atrial blood clot
26th August 2022
ESC 2022: Timing of antihypertensive medication “makes no difference” to cardiovascular outcomes
26th August 2022
Programme released for TCT MedTech Innovation Forum
24th August 2022
Medtronic launches Onyx Frontier coronary stent following CE mark approval
24th August 2022
Miracor’s PiCSO technology approved by FDA for investigational device exemption study
23rd August 2022
First-in-human procedure completed using ShortCut Mitral device
22nd August 2022
Edwards gains CE mark for Pascal Precision system for mitral and tricuspid regurgitation
19th August 2022
Restore EF study “shows heart function, symptom improvements” for high-risk PCI patients supported by Impella
16th August 2022
AHA and CRF announce collaborative education programme
15th August 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of July 2022
11th August 2022
“Worrisome” rise in cardiovascular disease predicted out to 2060
4th August 2022
“Positive” 30-day outcomes for patients receiving Optimum transcatheter aortic valve
3rd August 2022
Cardiac surgeons among signatories to group seeking “critical appraisal” of evidence in cardiovascular medicine
1st August 2022
Genetic “cure” for cardiomyopathy is selected as winner of Big Beat Challenge
29th July 2022
Three-year results of RANGO registry presented at EuroPCR
27th July 2022
Neovasc gains approval for protocol supplement to COSIRA-II trial
27th July 2022
Digital drainage system for cardiac surgery “safe and effective”
27th July 2022
Pi-Cardia gains FDA nod for study of ShortCut leaflet splitting device
26th July 2022
Ultrasound renal denervation meets primary efficacy endpoint in RADIANCE II study
26th July 2022
Steps needed to include disadvantaged patients in mitral and tricuspid trials
21st July 2022
Cathbot completes enrolment in clinical study of robotic-assisted PCI in China
20th July 2022
Investigational device offers hope of a ‘shortcut’ to prevent coronary obstruction after TAVI
18th July 2022
New funding for research to examine use of blood pressure cuffs for heart failure patients with pacemakers
18th July 2022
FDA grants breakthrough status for Accucinch ventricular restoration system
18th July 2022
First patients enrolled in study of Booster spiral balloon therapy for acute myocardial infarction
18th July 2022
VenusP-Valve gains approval from China’s NMPA
18th July 2022
Medtronic announces co-promotion agreement with CathWorks, with path toward acquisition
12th July 2022
Stress testing can guide patient selection for coronary revascularisation
11th July 2022
Echocardiographers face “under-recognised” radiation exposure risk in the cath lab
8th July 2022
TCT MedTech Innovation Forum to spotlight opportunities for innovation
7th July 2022
Analysis shows “positive trend” with thinner strut stents in patients with small vessels
5th July 2022
HeartBeam expands software platform to cover unstable angina
4th July 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular news stories of June 2022
1st July 2022
Advanced NanoTherapies closes Series A funding round
29th June 2022
EuroPCR 2022 hears positive results for Trilogy TAVI system in AS and AR patients
29th June 2022
First patients enrolled in Manta Ultra vascular closure device study
29th June 2022
AF after surgery is linked to an increased risk of heart failure hospitalisation
29th June 2022
Acutus launches expanded suite of left-heart access products
29th June 2022
CABG “associated with favourable outcomes and increased long-term survival” among octogenarians
21st June 2022
SoniVie receives FDA IDE approval for pilot study to treat hypertension with renal artery denervation TIVUS technology
21st June 2022
CONFORM pivotal trial of CLAAS system begins enrolment
17th June 2022
NICE recommends new treatment to reduce stroke and heart attack deaths
14th June 2022
TVT 2022: DAPT after Watchman FLX LAAO is comparable to currently approved regimens
10th June 2022
TVT 2022: Late-breaking data point to favourable haemodynamic performance of latest-generation TAVI device
9th June 2022
TVT 2022: EXPAND registry shows benefit of MitraClip in patients outside of COAPT trial criteria
9th June 2022
TVT 2022: New data “debunk idea that patients with pacemakers may not be eligible for TEER”
8th June 2022
First patient treated in HEAL-IST clinical trial
7th June 2022
Patients with mitral annulus calcification at higher risk of mitral valve dysfunction
1st June 2022
First-in-human results of Captis embolic protection device presented at EuroPCR 2022
1st June 2022
Meta-analysis reveals “global collateral damage” of pandemic on cardiovascular care
31st May 2022
UK-wide randomised trial reports non-inferiority of TAVI to SAVR for all-cause mortality at one year
26th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: DISCO RADIAL finds comparable radial artery occlusion rate between two access strategies
25th May 2022
AATS 2022: Concurrent tricuspid valve surgery and LVAD implantation do not lower the incidence of right heart failure
25th May 2022
SCAI 2022: Analysis looks at coronary IVL outcomes in women and men
24th May 2022
SCAI names Sunil Rao as incoming president
24th May 2022
Cordella meets safety and efficacy endpoints in SIRONA 2 clinical trial
24th May 2022
Shockwave Medical and Genesis MedTech obtain regulatory approval in China for intravascular lithotripsy
23rd May 2022
Adept announces Prone Support product launch
23rd May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: Sustained reduction in TR seen at one-year in CLASP TR study
20th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: Single-digit pacemaker rates seen in TAVI with cusp overlap technique
19th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: First-in-human results of SavvyWire TAVI guidewire support safety
19th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on STEMI care revealed
19th May 2022
SCAI 2022: PCI for STEMI “yet to reach pre-pandemic levels”
19th May 2022
Biotronik shares new safety data for Magmaris scaffold system at EuroPCR 2022
18th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022 hears new data on robotic PCI
18th May 2022
Vivasure Medical announces Series D financing to advance portfolio of PerQseal vessel closure devices
18th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: Short DAPT shows benefit for high-bleeding risk patients regardless of PCI complexity
18th May 2022
EuroPCR 2022: Studies underscore potential of renal denervation as an adjunctive therapy for hypertension
17th May 2022
Medtronic gains FDA approval for Onyx Frontier drug-eluting stent
13th May 2022
Analysis charts “significant” growth of US TEER procedures since 2012
11th May 2022
Abbott funds programme to boost diversity in clinical trial leadership
11th May 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of April 2022
6th May 2022
Artificial intelligence could make endovascular aortic repair outcomes more predictable
6th May 2022
Health Canada approval granted for SavvyWire TAVI guidewire
3rd May 2022
Japanese and US regulatory approvals granted for BioFreedom stent
3rd May 2022
First patient enrolled in EXPAND TAVR II trial
3rd May 2022
Medtronic names Laura Mauri as new chief scientific, medical and regulatory officer
26th April 2022
SCAI issues position paper on transaxillary arterial access
20th April 2022
Translumina announces launch of dual drug polymer-free coated stent
20th April 2022
Corindus relocates Massachusetts headquarters to accommodate company growth
14th April 2022
FDA approves coronary use of XO Cross support catheter system
13th April 2022
Quest International and CathWorks partner to scale up FFRangio
13th April 2022
Viz.ai raises US$100 million in Series D funding to expand AI technologies
12th April 2022
VenusP-Valve gains CE mark
12th April 2022
CeloNova to seek medical device partnerships
8th April 2022
ACC.22: TAVI patients treated with edoxaban see fewer incidences of leaflet thrombosis compared to DAPT
8th April 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of March 2022
7th April 2022
FEops Heartguide receives FDA clearance for LAAO planning capabilities
7th April 2022
First patient in Japan treated with Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist
7th April 2022
First patient enrolled in BIOMICS study for CTO-PCI
6th April 2022
ACC.22: Analysis finds lower rate of structural valve deterioration with TAVI than SAVR at five years
5th April 2022
ACC.22: NACMI registry finds reducing rates of death among STEMI patients with COVID-19
5th April 2022
ACC.22: FFR-guided PCI non-inferior to IVUS for intermediate coronary stenosis
5th April 2022
ACC.22: Three-year data show “durable blood pressure reductions” through renal denervation
5th April 2022
ACC.22: “Promising” one-year results for Pascal device in CLASP-TR trial
4th April 2022
Corvia announces publication of REDUCE LAP-HF II data
4th April 2022
ACC.22: FAME 3 shows FFR-guided PCI leads to a faster recovery versus surgery
2nd April 2022
SafeCross transseptal balloon gets first commercial use
1st April 2022
Philips launches Ultrasound Workspace at ACC.22
1st April 2022
SCAI aims to minimise risks in medical proctoring of new techniques and technologies
31st March 2022
FDA approval granted for Mitris Resilia mitral valve replacement
31st March 2022
Shockwave coronary IVL gains Japanese approval
30th March 2022
First patient enrolled in PICSO-AMI-V study
30th March 2022
RADIANCE-II renal denervation trial completes enrolment
29th March 2022
Carmat sets date for resumption of implants of artificial heart system
29th March 2022
Deep learning tool could predict future myocardial infarction
23rd March 2022
First-in-human study paves way for further clinical trials of Valvosoft
23rd March 2022
Expert group sets out principles for device-led hypertension trials
22nd March 2022
Medical Ingenuities conducts first commercial cases with transformational radial haemostasis band system
21st March 2022
Venus Medtech targets European growth with senior appointment
21st March 2022
Women less likely to receive cardiogenic shock treatment
19th March 2022
Dyspnoea and fatigue “warning signs of greater risk” for NSTEMI patients
19th March 2022
Xeltis announces “promising outcomes” in restorative graft trials following EU financing
17th March 2022
ACC issues clinical guidance on cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19
17th March 2022
CSI’s Propel pVAD system gets first-in-human use
17th March 2022
First patient treated in study of PerQseal+ vessel closure device
15th March 2022
Remote blood pressure monitoring beneficial for stroke survivors in under-resourced areas
15th March 2022
Ryan Egeland joins Big Sky Biomedical
15th March 2022
Medtronic expands reach of AI-powered surgical video management and analytics platform
10th March 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of February 2022
10th March 2022
CRT 2022: “Reassuring” two-year outcomes for bicuspid TAVI
10th March 2022
CRT 2022: Novel transfemoral mitral valve repair technology wins innovation competition
9th March 2022
CRT 2022: COBRA-REDUCE findings do not support routine use of nanocoated stent with short-duration DAPT
9th March 2022
CRT 2022: Four-year LRT data “support TAVI in low-risk patients”
8th March 2022
VISION study concludes troponin is a benchmark for cardiac surgery risk
3rd March 2022
Enrolment in BIOMAG-I trial of resorbable magnesium scaffold completed
2nd March 2022
CRT 2022: SURPASS registry shows low rate of adverse events associated with Watchman FLX
28th February 2022
Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trial leadership positions
28th February 2022
CRT 2022 hears results of animal study of Tria TAVI valve
28th February 2022
CRT 2022: Final BIOFLOW-V results “affirm durability” of Orsiro out to five years
28th February 2022
Partnership to promote wearable tech in cardiology trials
27th February 2022
High coronary artery calcium score increases risk of heart attack or stroke
24th February 2022
Teleflex catheters and coronary guidewires cleared for CTO PCI
24th February 2022
Valve-in-valve TAVI outperforms repeat SAVR for in-hospital mortality
22nd February 2022
Siemens introduces “integrated” cath lab imaging system, Artis icono biplane
22nd February 2022
Ross procedure “associated with better long-term outcomes” for aortic valve replacement
21st February 2022
Abbott’s CardioMEMS HF system receives FDA approval for use in earlier-stage heart failure
21st February 2022
On-pump and off-pump CABG confer similar outcomes over 10 years
18th February 2022
Heart team approach points to mortality benefit in complex cardiac patients
18th February 2022
New technique outperforms manual assessment of thoracic aortic aneurysm growth
17th February 2022
Robert Califf to return as US FDA commissioner
16th February 2022
3D printing to support physician training and coronary device testing
16th February 2022
Enrolment completed in BIOADAPTOR trial of Dynamx coronary implant
16th February 2022
Boston Scientific closes acquisition of Baylis Medical Company
16th February 2022
MedHub announces investment and pivotal study completion
15th February 2022
Supreme drug-eluting stent “safe and effective” in complex coronary lesions
14th February 2022
HeartFlow and Longview terminate merger agreement
14th February 2022
Lung cancer patients with higher level of coronary calcium at increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events
11th February 2022
IVUS “improves long-term cardiac survival” after long drug-eluting stent implantation
11th February 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of January 2022
10th February 2022
Acarix submits breakthrough designation request to FDA for heart failure diagnosis tool
9th February 2022
“Game changing” photon-counting CT system arrives at John Radcliffe Hospital
9th February 2022
Philips expands haemodynamic assessment in its Lumify handheld ultrasound system
9th February 2022
Second phase of ASCENT ASD trial begins
8th February 2022
Corvia atrial shunt fails to reduce heart failure events in REDUCE LAP-HF II trial
8th February 2022
First patient enrolled in RISE SC study of coronary balloon
7th February 2022
Breakthrough designation granted to CardiaAMP cell therapy system for heart failure treatment
7th February 2022
CroíValve completes funding round for study of Duo system
7th February 2022
Death due to cardiovascular disease more likely among Black adults born in the USA
7th February 2022
SCAI publishes expert consensus statement on sex-specific considerations in myocardial revascularisation
4th February 2022
STS 2022: Large-scale analysis points toward positive outcomes in bicuspid aortic stenosis patients receiving surgery
2nd February 2022
PROACT clinical trial results published for On-X mechanical mitral valve
1st February 2022
SCAI issues updated expert consensus statement on cardiogenic shock
31st January 2022
STS 2022: Closer ties between surgeons and cardiologists among goals for incoming president
31st January 2022
STS 2022: Socioeconomic status may impact outcomes after mitral valve surgery
30th January 2022
InnovHeart completes funding round to advance Saturn TMVR system
28th January 2022
JIM 2022 moves to June slot
28th January 2022
First patient enrolled in TRANSFORM II study of sirolimus-coated balloon
28th January 2022
“Considerable” reduction in PCI-related radiation reported in last decade
28th January 2022
Burden of aortic stenosis likely to challenge UK treatment capacity, researchers warn
28th January 2022
FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical device studies
27th January 2022
Grant funding for 3D-printed paediatric heart models
26th January 2022
Study suggests a more proximal landing zone is preferred for TEVAR of acute type B aortic dissections
26th January 2022
Guidelines recognise potential role for earlier endovascular treatment of uncomplicated type B aortic dissection
25th January 2022
New publication “extends evidence for clinical benefit” with CytoSorbents’ haemoadsorption technology into type A dissection aortic surgery
25th January 2022
Scoreflex NC PTCA catheter gains FDA premarket approval
25th January 2022
Gore’s Cardioform Septal Occluder reaches 10-year milestone
20th January 2022
Young surgeons to benefit from Transatlantic grant scheme
20th January 2022
Prolonged TV watching may increase risk of venous thromboembolism
20th January 2022
Philips integrates cloud-based AI and 3D mapping into its mobile C-arm system series
19th January 2022
Cardiovascular Systems announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of coronary and peripheral arterial diseases
14th January 2022
TAVI associated with reduced odds of in-hospital mortality for bicuspid valve patients
14th January 2022
Pioneering pig to human heart transplant heralded as a breakthrough
14th January 2022
AATS and STS opt not to endorse joint coronary revascularisation guidelines
13th January 2022
Omicron surge sees STS move 2022 annual meeting online
13th January 2022
Terumo welcomes upgraded recommendation for radial access in revascularisation guidelines
13th January 2022
Robocath completes European study of robot-assisted PCI
11th January 2022
Impella gains a trio of regulatory approvals
11th January 2022
Evolut PRO TAVI valve gains approval in China
10th January 2022
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of December 2021
7th January 2022
First patient enrolled in COSIRA-II trial of Neovasc Reducer
7th January 2022
Endotronix announces FDA approval for PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial design change
5th January 2022
Partnership to develop training system for complex valve-in-valve procedures
5th January 2022
Vesalio initiates clinical study evaluating enVast thrombectomy system in patients with STEMI
4th January 2022
FDA clears CavaClear IVC filter removal laser sheath
22nd December 2021
First clinical results for Tria biopolymer valve published
21st December 2021
Sapien 3 with Alterra prestent gains FDA approval
21st December 2021
US physicians “among nation’s first” to implant neurostimulator technology for advanced heart failure
20th December 2021
Research suggests many patients may be safely discharged without opioids after cardiac surgery
20th December 2021
EMPAKT CHF trial points to change in assessment acute heart failure patients
20th December 2021
Initial implants of Thubrikar TAVI system to commence
20th December 2021
AI improves confidence in CAD detection from a stress echocardiogram
16th December 2021
HeartFlow submits premarket application for coronary plaque assessment
15th December 2021
Svelte Medical Systems receives US FDA approval for Slender IDS and Direct RX
15th December 2021
Opsens files 510(k) submission to US FDA for TAVI guidewire
15th December 2021
Joanna Chikwe appointed as editor-in-chief of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
15th December 2021
Machine learning predicts 10-year risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease
11th December 2021
Heart team approach central to updated coronary revascularisation guidelines
9th December 2021
Machine learning may help identify people at risk of thoracic aortic aneurysm
9th December 2021
Coronary artery modelling technology enables 3D reconstruction of coronary vasculature
9th December 2021
Philips expands cardiac ultrasound portfolio
9th December 2021
Foldax commences clinical study of Tria surgical aortic valve in India
8th December 2021
Venus Medtech announces Cardiovalve acquisition
8th December 2021
SyMap Medical closes US$100 million financing round
7th December 2021
Restore Medical announces preliminary results from first-in-human use of ContraBand
7th December 2021
Survey: Bullying “commonly experienced” by UK cardiology trainees
7th December 2021
Interim REVERSE-IT trial results published in NEJM Evidence
6th December 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of November 2021
2nd December 2021
AI-based algorithm could predict outcomes after cardiac surgery
1st December 2021
Soundbite Medical gains fifth US patent for its plaque modification technology
1st December 2021
Robocath announces completion of first robotic coronary angioplasty with R-One in China
30th November 2021
CSI recalls Wirion embolic protection device
25th November 2021
PCR London Valves: Two-year GALILEO data show comparable outcomes for TAVI with self-expanding or balloon-expandable valves according to physician discretion
25th November 2021
PCR London Valves: First clinical data backs use of Jenavalve TAVI system in patients with aortic regurgitation
24th November 2021
PCR London Valves hears first results from NeoChord Nexus mitral repair device
23rd November 2021
First 20 patients treated in first-in-man study of SavvyWire TAVI guidewire
23rd November 2021
Research reveals improved outcomes and decreased mortality in management of aortic dissections with care plans designed by multidisciplinary expertise
22nd November 2021
First patients enrolled in FAST III study of vFFR-guided PCI
22nd November 2021
ESC publishes pandemic guidance on diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease
19th November 2021
SCAI pushes revised standardised language to improve cardiogenic shock care
19th November 2021
Findings of meta-analysis “move the conversation forward” on left main revascularisation
18th November 2021
Nonagenarians should not be denied TAVI based solely upon age
17th November 2021
AHA 2021: Updated risk score aims to predict contrast-associated kidney injury after PCI
15th November 2021
AHA 2021: VEST device may lead to increased saphenous vein graft longevity after CABG
15th November 2021
HeartVista receives FDA clearance for use of its AI software on Siemens MRI scanners
15th November 2021
AHA 2021: RAPID CABG trial finds in favour of bypass surgery sooner after ticagrelor cessation
13th November 2021
AHA 2021: Asymptomatic AS patients benefit from early valve replacement surgery
13th November 2021
“Promising” early data shared on alternatives to paclitaxel DCBs at TCT 2021
11th November 2021
Caption Health and Ultromics partner to increase availability of heart disease detection and management tools
11th November 2021
Abbott research highlights opportunities for improvements in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease
11th November 2021
Ron Waksman joins SIS Medical AG advisory board
11th November 2021
Cardiovascular Systems announces enrolment in first-in-human study of everolimus-coated coronary DCB
9th November 2021
Patients more likely to survive a cardiac arrest in the operating room than the cath lab
9th November 2021
Two-year results of mitral valve repair using ChordArt device published
8th November 2021
Medtronic announces 2045 net zero emissions ambition to combat climate change
8th November 2021
TCT 2021: BIOSOLVE-IV data offer reassurance over rates of scaffold thrombosis from Magmaris bioresorbable scaffold
8th November 2021
TCT 2021: Six-month TRISCEND results “encouraging” for Evoque tricuspid valve
6th November 2021
TCT 2021: Early data presented for Intrepid TMVR using transfemoral delivery system
6th November 2021
TCT 2021: SWISS-APERO trial finds lower rate of peri-device leak in Amulet compared to Watchman FLX LAAC device
6th November 2021
TCT 2021: Endoscopy study could have implications for post-PCI antiplatelet regimens
6th November 2021
TCT 2021: Studies show improved outcomes for high-risk PCI patients using Impella
6th November 2021
TCT 2021: LAAC remains non-inferior to NOAC for cardiovascular events at long-term follow-up
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: Five-year SURTAVI data show comparable performance for TAVI and SAVR on mortality, stroke
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: CHOICE-CLOSURE finds higher rate of access-related vascular complications in plug-based closure strategy post-TAVI
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: TAVI in low-risk patients is cost effective, PARTNER 3 finds
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: CHEETAH study demonstrates safety of continuous aspiration to remove blood clots in the heart
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: “Sustained benefit” in patients undergoing IVL prior to coronary stenting
5th November 2021
TCT 2021: Patients with diabetes undergoing PCI have less target lesion failure with amphilimus-eluting stents
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: Randomised trials show “consistent” reduction in blood pressure through renal denervation
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: Six-month RADIANCE-HTN TRIO results “open a window” for renal denervation
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: QFR-guided lesion selection improves PCI outcomes in FAVOR III trial
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: CABG “remains the treatment of choice” for complex, three-vessel coronary artery disease
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: Medtronic unveils data on hypertension treatment preferences, launches SPYRAL AFFIRM study
4th November 2021
TCT 2021: Philips to showcase developments in its interventional portfolio
2nd November 2021
Aktiia announces Series A funding round
2nd November 2021
ReValve Solutions announces first use of its Palmetto mitral valve replacement system
2nd November 2021
TCT 2021: Studies to highlight patient outcomes with Impella
2nd November 2021
AHA and ACC release clinical guidelines for evaluation of chest pain
29th October 2021
EACTS speakers question evidence underpinning guidelines for left main revascularisation
29th October 2021
Longest available real-world follow-up data for Tendyne valve support use of device in select patients
29th October 2021
Enrolment completed in study of Teleflex QuikClot device
28th October 2021
Research finds poor level of surveillance following aortic dissection repair
28th October 2021
CRF waives cost for digital access to TCT 2021
27th October 2021
PIONEER III trial results demonstrate safety and efficacy of HT Supreme stent
27th October 2021
Cardiac CTA parameters predict post-TAVI mortality
22nd October 2021
First European implants of Trilogy TAVI system completed
22nd October 2021
Heartflow announces start of REVEALPLAQUE clinical trial
22nd October 2021
Study charts “inequities” in growth of TAVI in US hospitals
22nd October 2021
Ethnic and racial minority cardiologists face professional discrimination and exclusion
20th October 2021
EACTS 2021: Panel urges action over lack of representation of women in coronary revascularisation trials
15th October 2021
Clinical study of SavvyWire TAVI guidewire commences
13th October 2021
Next generation of aortic surgeons need open and endovascular skills
11th October 2021
ReCor Medical’s Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system used in first German cases
7th October 2021
Baylis Medical Company to sell its cardiology business to Boston Scientific
7th October 2021
New technologies will simplify and shorten aortic surgical procedures while reducing radiation
6th October 2021
Patients should get a choice between open and endovascular surgery for aortic conditions, CX audience agrees
6th October 2021
Open surgery remains a well-accepted as option to treat challenging aortic arch
6th October 2021
VIVA 2021: Consensus established for appropriate use of IVUS in peripheral interventions
5th October 2021
NeoChord announces completion of first-in-human case with NeXus TMVr technology
5th October 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of September 2021
1st October 2021
Lankenau Heart Institute and Philips announced integrated cardiovascular solutions partnership
30th September 2021
FDA monitoring gender differences in outcomes with LAAO devices
30th September 2021
Enrolment completed in study of Tria aortic valve
30th September 2021
First patient treated with Cardiovascular Systems’ ViperCross peripheral support catheter
30th September 2021
Siemens launches Luminos Impulse fluoroscopy system
30th September 2021
Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman gains FDA approval
30th September 2021
Biotronik gains FDA approval for the Orsiro Mission drug-eluting stent
29th September 2021
Waiting list mortality for coronary procedures exacerbated during pandemic
29th September 2021
Open Stent Solution closes €2.5 funding round
28th September 2021
HRX digital health event moved to September 2022
27th September 2021
Neovasc to begin COSIRA-II trial of Reducer for refractory angina
23rd September 2021
FDA approves Abbott’s Epic Plus tissue valves for mitral and aortic valve replacement
23rd September 2021
Registry data show comparable outcomes for bicuspid and tricuspid TAVI in low-risk patients
22nd September 2021
Surgical team completes first implant of Aeson bioprosthetic heart in a female patient
21st September 2021
Ultrasound guidance “should be routine” for transfemoral TAVI access
21st September 2021
Randomised trials needed to evaluate safety and efficacy of TMVR
21st September 2021
Abbott receives FDA approval for Portico with FlexNav TAVI system
20th September 2021
OpSens receives Health Canada approval to begin clinical study of TAVI guidewire
20th September 2021
Long-term preclinical results of Xeltis’ restorative CABG graft presented at ISACB 2021
20th September 2021
TCT 2021: Late-breaking trials programme announced
17th September 2021
ESH position paper highlights renal denervation as a third option for hypertension management
14th September 2021
Peijia Medical announces first implant in the clinical trial of its TaurusNXT TAVI system
14th September 2021
New imaging technique has the potential to identify patients at high risk of aortic degeneration
13th September 2021
CytoSorbents files IDE for clinical trial of DrugSorb-ATR used during cardiothoracic surgery
13th September 2021
STENTiT makes trio of appointment to its medical advisory board
13th September 2021
No-touch CABG technique “reduces risk of vein graft occlusion” after 12 months
13th September 2021
ABILITY Diabetes Global enrols thousandth patient
10th September 2021
Cannabis use in younger adults linked to increased risk of myocardial infarction
8th September 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of August 2021
8th September 2021
HeartFlow announces enrolment of first three patients in FUSION trial
7th September 2021
ESC 2021: STOPDAPT-2 ACS does not support clopidogrel monotherapy one-month after ACS
6th September 2021
ESC 2021: Abbott’s Amulet occluder shows promise against Watchman device in AF treatment
6th September 2021
ESOC 2021: Non-traditional risk factors for heart attack and stroke rising more steeply in women
1st September 2021
ESC 2021: Systematic pressure wire assessment has no additional benefit at diagnostic angiography
31st August 2021
MedAlliance announces first patient enrolment in SELUTION DeNovo study
31st August 2021
ESC 2021: TOMAHAWK trial does not support early coronary angiography in cardiac arrest without ST elevation
31st August 2021
ESC 2021: Edoxaban shown to be noninferior to warfarin for adverse events after TAVI
31st August 2021
ESC 2021: One-month dual antiplatelet therapy post-stent implant benefits high bleeding risk patients
31st August 2021
ESC 2021: Drones touted as the future of defibrillator delivery
27th August 2021
ESC 2021: New guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure published
27th August 2021
ESC 2021: Study charts impact of following health advice after a heart attack
26th August 2021
Second hospital implants Aeson bioprosthetic artificial heart
25th August 2021
Medtronic gains FDA approval for its latest-generation TAVI system
24th August 2021
ESC 2021: Family history outweighed by lifestyle choices in study of premature heart attacks
24th August 2021
EMPOWER trial to study Carillon mitral contour system
23rd August 2021
Urgent TAVI patients more likely to be readmitted than elective cases
21st August 2021
Ten-year outcomes of Yukon DES in diabetic patients published in JAHA
20th August 2021
Ultromics completes US$33 million Series B funding round
19th August 2021
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Impella ECP
19th August 2021
Algorithm predicts heart failure hospitalisations
19th August 2021
Sinomed announces the first commercial implantation and European launch of the HT Supreme DES
17th August 2021
App launched to cut time to treatment for STEMI patients
17th August 2021
Second US FDA breakthrough device designation granted to CytoSorbents’ DrugSorb-ATR
16th August 2021
Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet gains US FDA approval
16th August 2021
Occlutech gains IDE approval for OCCLUFLEX pivotal study
16th August 2021
“Virtual contrast agent” could offer benefit in cardiac MRI assessment
10th August 2021
Caption Health gains NTAP authorisation from CMS for AI-guided ultrasound platform
10th August 2021
Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials
10th August 2021
Realview Imaging gains FDA approval for Holoscope-i system
6th August 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of July 2021
4th August 2021
Analysis reports “dramatic” drop in cardiac surgery procedures during COVID-19
4th August 2021
US launch for Abbott’s Ultreon AI-based coronary imaging platform
3rd August 2021
Edwards’ Konect Resilia and Mitris Resilia gain Health Canada approval
2nd August 2021
PCI procedures drop by 10% in USA since 2010, research suggests
28th July 2021
AngelMed launches its Guardian device in the USA
28th July 2021
TVT 2021: MitraClip reduces hospitalisation in patients with secondary MR and heart failure
28th July 2021
Medtronic launches Prevail DCB in Europe
28th July 2021
CathWorks FFRangio system receives reimbursement approval in Japan
27th July 2021
TVT 2021: Aborted TEER leads to poorer outcomes in mitral valve surgery
23rd July 2021
TVT 2021: 3M study suggests minimalist TAVI is safe, leads to “substantial” cost savings
23rd July 2021
TVT 2021: Outcomes in low-risk bicuspid and tricuspid TAVI patients similar at one year
23rd July 2021
TVT 2021: Two-year PINNACLE FLX results report low rate of ischaemic stroke for Watchman FLX
21st July 2021
MedAlliance launches Origin balloons for vessel preparation
21st July 2021
Ancora Heart secures US$80 million in financing
20th July 2021
HeartFlow announces merger agreement
20th July 2021
First Aeson bioprosthetic artificial heart implanted in USA
16th July 2021
Pacemaker implantation after SAVR points to increased mortality and heart failure hospitalisation
16th July 2021
First patients treated with reSept ASD occluder in IDE trial
14th July 2021
FDA approval for SafeCross transseptal RF system
13th July 2021
Cardiovascular societies demand action to combat physician burnout
13th July 2021
Xeltis initiates synthetic restorative pulmonary heart valve pivotal trial
8th July 2021
Common cath lab practices under the microscope in AHA review
8th July 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of June 2021
6th July 2021
CytoSorbents gains IDE for STAR-T trial to remove ticagrelor during cardiothoracic surgery
6th July 2021
Carta Healthcare’s AI software certified for use in CathPCI Registry
5th July 2021
Sinomed partners with NUI Galway for HT Supreme stent trial
5th July 2021
More experienced TAVI centres “less likely to use heart team approach”
5th July 2021
First patient treated with VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter
1st July 2021
Xience stent receives US FDA approval for short-duration DAPT
30th June 2021
Cardiothoracic surgery guidelines updated to optimise blood management among cardiac patients
30th June 2021
Electroducer raises funding to market its external pacemaker device
30th June 2021
Vaccine myocarditis risk “far outweighed” by COVID-19 infection
30th June 2021
Pandemic contributes to worsening heart attack outcomes, study finds
29th June 2021
AngelMed gains FDA approval for enhanced real-time cardiac monitor for ACS events
28th June 2021
One in eight CABG patients readmitted within 30 days, meta-analysis finds
25th June 2021
Medtronic Canada completes end-to-end remotely-guided TAVI procedure
23rd June 2021
Tendyne receives breakthrough designation for MAC patients
23rd June 2021
Royal Philips announces start of DEFINE GPS study
23rd June 2021
Stroke and heart condition patients want virtual healthcare to continue post pandemic, surveys indicate
22nd June 2021
Registry DAPT data “could support clinical trials”
21st June 2021
Long-term study finds QoL improvements in CABG patients despite complications
18th June 2021
PCI complexity does not influence efficacy of ticagrelor or prasugrel in acute coronary syndrome patients
17th June 2021
“Rapid increase” in cardiovascular disease-related deaths in Asia
16th June 2021
Study of CorWave’s LVAD presented at ASAIO annual meeting
15th June 2021
Circulation publishes special edition dedicated to disparities in cardiovascular medicine
15th June 2021
Shockwave’s coronary IVL device gains TPT payment approval
15th June 2021
Delaying CABG after AMI may not improve outcomes
10th June 2021
Caution needed for TAVI in younger, low-risk aortic stenosis patients
10th June 2021
Neurescue’s aortic occlusion device gains US FDA approval
10th June 2021
Pulmonary artery proportional pulse pressure monitoring could improve survival for heart failure patients
9th June 2021
TRISCEND study demonstrates significant reduction in TR with Evoque tricuspid valve
9th June 2021
GE Healthcare and ACC partner to advance AI in cardiology
9th June 2021
Medtronic stops sale of its HVAD system
3rd June 2021
Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of May 2021
2nd June 2021
Physician gender does not impact outcomes in PCI patients
2nd June 2021
Siemens Healthineers receives CE mark for the ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE catheter
2nd June 2021
LivaNova completes initial divestiture of its heart valve business
2nd June 2021
Female aortic dissection patients presenting later, have higher mortality
2nd June 2021
Abiomed acquires breakthrough device company preCARDIA
1st June 2021
Sinomed announces presentation of PIONEER III data at EuroPCR 2021
1st June 2021
COVID-19 puts a spotlight on the need for investment in resources for cardiac surgery
28th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Interventional cardiologists sound the alarm over silent impact of the pandemic
27th May 2021
MDR comes into effect across EU
26th May 2021
First-in-human use of Tria biopolymer heart valve completed
26th May 2021
First patients treated with Aortix pMCS device
25th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Image-guided PCI study demonstrates non-inferiority of ultra-thin stent
21st May 2021
TricValve transcatheter bicaval valve system receives CE mark
20th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Study details dual mechanism of Diamondback orbital atherectomy system
20th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: FUTURE-II hints at promise for Firesorb bioresorbable scaffold
20th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Meta-analysis supports elective coronary revascularisation
19th May 2021
ACC.21: Clopidogrel monotherapy trumps aspirin for long-term maintenance after PCI
19th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: 10-year DISCOVER-FLOW results back HeartFlow FFRct analysis
19th May 2021
ACC.21: VOYAGER PAD analysis shows reduced risk of ischaemic events in PAD patients receiving rivaroxaban
18th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Late-breaking data demonstrate long-term benefits of Medtronic radiofrequency renal denervation in real-world hypertensive patients
18th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Two-year results of Evolut Low Risk trial “reassuring” for TAVI in low-risk patients
18th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Biotronik touts two-year data from BIOSOLVE-IV registry
18th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Registry data show low rates of PVL and PPI for Acurate neo2
18th May 2021
EuroPCR 2021: Philips shares cardiac imaging and software developments
18th May 2021
ZOLL Medical receives FDA IDE approval for ISO Shock study
18th May 2021
Abbott’s Navitor TAVI system receives CE mark
17th May 2021
ACC.21: High-sensitivity troponin T-test protocol did not improve outcomes in suspected ACS patients
17th May 2021
ACC.21: Pandemic has seen burnout “double” among cardiology professionals
17th May 2021
ACC.21: FLOWER-MI finds no benefit to FFR-guided PCI in STEMI patients with multi-vessel disease
16th May 2021
ACC.21: DAPT de-escalation may benefit AMI patients
16th May 2021
ACC.21: Registry data show low rate of stroke at one year following LAAO with Watchman
16th May 2021
ACC.21: Apixaban not superior to standard of care following TAVI
15th May 2021
ACC.21: LAAO after heart surgery offers “new paradigm” for stroke prevention in AF patients
15th May 2021
COBRA PzF stent demonstrates long-term safety at five years post-PCI
15th May 2021
Philips adds haemodynamic measurement to Azurion image-guided platform
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13th May 2021
Study shows increasing diversity among US cardiothoracic surgery residents
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ACC.21: Digital app should replace stent cards as a patient PCI record
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Cardiology trainees require preparation to adapt to shift towards telemedicine
12th May 2021
AGENT IDE trial to evaluate DCB-use in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis
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Mild COVID-19 unlikely to lead to lasting heart damage
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Abbott initiates trial focusing on twin AF and heart failure treatments
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SCAI names Timothy Henry as president
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Medtronic’s Evolut PRO+ TAVI system gains CE mark
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SCAI 2021: ISCHEMIA trial population not reflected in real-world patients
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SCAI updates consensus guidelines on cath lab standards
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SCAI 2021: Research lays bare the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on STEMI care
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Hospitalised COVID-19 patients at risk of developing heart failure
27th April 2021
CE mark for BACE device for functional mitral regurgitation
26th April 2021
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