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    Less than a third of Americans known that cardiovascular disease is...

    US FDA grant premarket approval to Manta vascular closure device

    First trial of in-heart micro device for left atrial pressure monitoring...

    PreludeSync distal compression device now available globally

    Alvimedica announces CE mark for Cre8 Evo 2mm

    Registry data for Biotronik’s bioresorbable scaffold Magmaris supports its roll-out into...

    CE mark for cloud-based monitoring platform Impella Connect

    German NUB Status 1 designation for Neovasc Reducer renewed

    Editors-in-chief of major cardiovascular journals claim medical misinformation puts “lives at...

    The British Heart Foundation’s “Big Beat Challenge” is now accepting proposals

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    Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions supports continued use of paclitaxel...

    FDA IDE approval for safety and feasibility clinical trial of Cor...

    Vascular Dynamics names Martin Rothman chief medical officer

    Philips launces Azurion with FlexArm to aid image-guided procedures

    Positive results for LivaNova’s Perceval sutureless valve

    Abbott to acquire Cephea Valve Technologies

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    US government shutdown disrupting FDA work

    Absence of known cardiovascular risk factors increases risk of sudden cardiac...

    TAVI-induced bundle branch block and permanent pacemaker implantation are “not benign”

    New JACC publication reinforces valve of a coronary CTA + HeartFlow...

    JenaValve Technology appoints John T Kilcoyne as chief executive officer

    Shockwave initiates US pivotal study for coronary intravascular lithotripsy

    Sleeping less than six hours a night may increase cardiovascular risk

    FDA approves world’s first device for treatment of premature babies and...

    Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences agree to global litigation settlement

    Does your insurance card matter when you have a heart attack?

    SCCT releases new guideline for use of computed tomography in TAVR...

    Patient recruitment reaches half-way point for global DAPT study

    First United States treatment with J-Valve TAVI device

    Increased BMI associated with significant increase in radiation exposure to physicians

    Meta-analysis shows FFR-guided PCI reduces myocardial infarction

    Unique therapeutic approach to treating uncontrolled hypertension receives US$77 million financing

    Sapien 3 Ultra receives FDA approval

    Internationally renowned cardiac surgeon joins University of Miami Health System

    FFRangio system receives US FDA clearance

    Boston Scientific exercises option to acquire Millipede

    First patients treated in United States with OrbusNeich Teleport Microcatheter

    More work needed to “untangle reasons” for gender gap in cardiovascular...

    The SYNTAX score should not be used to choose between CABG...

    BioCardia submits 510(k) application to US FDA for its Avance steerable...

    Merit releases Prelude IDeal hydrophilic sheath

    US District Court for the District of Delaware rules that Sapien...

    Abiomed invests $15 million in Shockwave Medical

    Edwards Lifesciences to collaborate with Bay Labs to use AI software...

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    Women wait for longer before calling for help when experiencing heart...

    First-in-human “remote PCI” performed

    HeartFlow initiates PRECISE randomised clinical trial

    Draft NICE guidance supports use of percutaneous mitral valve repair

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    Meta-analysis finds a higher risk of death in the long term...

    Fantom bioresorbable scaffold implanted for the first time in Italy

    First implant of Pascal transcatheter mitral valve repair device performed in...

    JenaValve receives FDA approval for expanded IDE enrolment in the treatment...

    Personalised ultrasound scan showing atherosclerosis helps reduce cardiovascular risk

    Quidel receives CE mark for its TriageTrue high sensitivity troponin I...

    WeHealth by Servier and MobioSense form a partnership to develop digital...

    American College of Cardiology New York Cardiovascular Symposium to bring together...

    Presence of left bundle branch block significantly increases risk of pacemaker...

    US FDA plan shakeup of its 510(k) clearance programme

    AHA 2018: Efficacy and safety of PCI with Ti-no coated bio-active...

    Frail, older patients have 50% increased risk of bleeding during hospitalisation...

    Launch of Sapien 3 Ultra hampered by Boston Scientific dispute

    Bay Labs and Northwestern Medicine enrol first patient in study using...

    HeartFlow receives national reimbursement approval in Japan

    AHA 2018: Early invasive strategy without pretreatment significantly reduces recurrent ischaemic...

    AHA 2018: Pilot study paves way for future evaluation of delaying...

    US FDA approve new study of Medtronic’s Spyral renal denervation system

    Vivasure Medical announces launch of the PerQseal large bore closure device

    NeoChord announces US$25 Million Series D financing to accelerate development of...

    AHA 2018: Study shows AliveCor phone app can effectively identify STEMI...

    First patient in Hong Kong receive treatment with coronary Orbital Atherectomy...

    Mark Schwartz become vice president of Clinical Affairs at BioCardia

    Cordis launches Mynx Control vascular closure device in the USA

    Fantom Encore launched onto market

    First US implantations of TriCinch Coil tricuspid valve repair system performed

    Colder air and reduced sunshine increases risk of myocardial infarction

    Atrial fibrillation related to PFO closure occurs early and is transient

    New drug formulation could help people undergoing heart surgery

    BioCardia and CellProThera to partner for clinical trial and marketing in...

    TCT 2018: Durable tricuspid regurgitation reduction with MitraClip

    TCT 2018: Severe prosthesis-patient mismatch linked to increased mortality at one...

    iVascular acquires 10% of NaviGate Cardiac Structures for US$10 million

    US FDA approve HeartMate 3 heart pump for advanced heart failure...

    Single-use, high-definition, miniature camera unveiled at Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2018

    First patient enrolled in STTAR study of MIA—minimally invasive annuloplasty

    Caristo Diagnostics launched to commercialise new coronary CT image analysis technology

    Rivaroxaban gets FDA approval for treatment in CAD or PAD

    TMVI with Tiara valve may be safe and feasible for patients...

    Risk of death with unrecognised myocardial infarction equal to that with...

    FDA approve TSP Crosser transseptal access system

    Teleflex buys vascular closure company Essential Medical

    US trial of Edwards’ self-expanding Centera valve begins

    Only one third of patients in China receive cardiac rehabilitation

    TCT 2018: IVUS-guided PCI reduces target vessel failure in all-comers population

    Heart Research UK award £250,000 to researchers developing AI test for...

    Venus Medtech to buy cerebral protection device company Keystone Heart

    Megha Prasad selected as SCAI-Women in Innovations CHIP Fellowship

    TCT 2018: Orsiro continues to have lower rates of target lesion...

    TCT 2018: One-year real-world results show Portico TAVI system reduces severe...

    TCT 2018: Longest-term data to date for CoreValve study show excellent...

    TCT 2018: Use of Impella in cardiogenic shock patients associated with...

    TCT 2018: LEADERS FREE II confirm favourable results for BioFreedom

    TCT 2018: Restore drug-coated balloon matches Resolute for small vessel lesions

    TCT 2018: FFRangio may provide a faster and easier approach to...

    TCT 2018: Audience claps as COAPT shows MitraClip reduces HF hospitalisations

    TCT 2018: Lower rate of stent thrombosis with Resolute Onyx vs....

    US FDA approve study of CoreValve Evolut in low-risk patients with...

    First patient enrolled in CARILLON pivotal trial

    PCR LV 2018: One-year results of VIVA confirm safety and efficacy...

    PCR LV 2018: Early discharge feasible for unselected TAVI patients

    PCR LV 2018: Favourable outcomes for next-generation Acurate neo2 TAVI system

    Onyx One Clear study starts in USA and Japan

    US FDA approves PK Papyrus stent for coronary perforations

    Two patients have been implanted with latest-generation of integrated ICE delivery...

    TCT 2018: Infraredx to present results of the LRP study

    TCT 2018: Corindus to feature the CorPath GRX system at...

    SCAI mourns past president Joseph D Babb

    BTG buys Novate Medical

    Gore buys transcatheter mitral chordal repair technology

    First patients enrolled in trial of MobiusHD for drug-resistant hypertension

    ESC 2018: TMVI associated with “excellent outcomes” for valve-in-valve procedures

    SIS Medical to launch three innovative balloon catheters

    ESC 2018: More evidence that FFRCT is an effective approach for...

    Patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation after TAVI have highest risk of...

    ESC 2018: First US FDA-approved study shows TAVI is safe for...

    ESC 2018: Novel imaging biomarker can predict risk of cardiac mortality

    ESC 2018: Positive one-year results for Interatrial Shunt Device

    ESC 2018: All-cause mortality in cardiogenic shock multivessel PCI only increased...

    ESC 2018: Ticagrelor monotherapy approach does not challenge current DAPT approach

    ESC 2018: No difference in MACE between drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting...

    ESC 2018: Higher all-cause mortality with Orsiro at five years than...

    ESC 2018: MitraClip makes “absolutely no difference” for the prognosis...

    ESC 2018: Greater use of PCI for high SYNTAX score patients...

    Simultaneous TAVI and left atrial appendage closure is feasible

    ESC 2018: Non-atherosclerotic spontaneous coronary artery dissection predominantly affects young to...

    ESC 2018: British Heart Foundation to provide £30m for innovation in...

    Cerner and Duke Clinical Research Institute collaborate on new app for...

    ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition

    ESC 2018: Cardioskin launched

    Bayer announces new licensed indication for use of Xarelto in patients...

    Twenty thousand patients have now been treated with RenalGuard therapy

    More than 100,000 people now know hands-only CPR thanks to AHA...

    ClearFlow awarded group purchasing agreement for the chest drainage products category...

    Philips launches new cardiac ultrasound solutions with anatomical intelligence

    Novel Ultraseal device is a feasible option for left atrial appendage...

    Three-quarters of patients have sustained results at very long-term follow-up after...

    “No option” for revascularisation in refractory angina does not mean never

    FDA sends letter warning about mortality and risks with the Syncardia...

    Enrolment in FAST-FFR trial completed early

    Chronic kidney disease should not be a barrier to TAVI

    Re-evaluate use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial flutter

    Female acute myocardial infarction patients experience worse outcomes when treated by...

    Patient enrolment in US early feasibility study of Everdur TAVI device...

    PRECLUDE study of Caisson TMVI system concludes

    Safety and efficacy results of REDUCE study published in International Journal...

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of Claret Medical

    New research links even low levels of air pollution with serious...

    VisONE system for heart failure implanted for first time

    CE mark and US FDA approval for RadialSeal introducer kit

    Infraredx launches Makoto intravascular imaging system and Dualpro IVUS+NIRS catheter in...

    US FDA approval for SynchroMed II implantable system for treating pulmonary...

    Bayer receives positive CHMP opinion for rivaroxaban for patients with coronary...

    On the fence result for initial CMS vote about TAVI volume...

    Abbott launches trial of its Tendyne transcatheter mitral valve implantation device

    Siemens Healthineers transforms care delivery with innovative new tests for faster...

    Benefit of epinephrine in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest countered by its neurologic...

    Nitroglycerin may be a safe, effective, and economic approach of reducing...

    “Remote PCI” successfully performed 100 miles away from the cath lab

    Advance CS coronary sinus infusion catheter used for the first time

    Boston Scientific to buy cerebral protection system company

    Reva’s Fantom scaffold is now being distributed in Italy

    Cardiovascular Systems signs international distribution agreement with OrbusNeich

    Societies launch joint report on TAVI

    Creavo launches largest US study of its kind

    US FDA clearance for TEECAD system for aiding transoesophageal echocardiography

    Next-generation of MitraClip approved for use in the USA

    Consider the transaortic approach when faced with difficult iliofemoral anatomy

    Malnourished patients have a three-fold risk of mortality after aortic valve...

    Funding for Neptune left ventricular assist device

    CPT code for CathWorks’ 3D FFRangio wire free system

    Otsuka Medical Devices, Otsuak Holdings, and ReCor Medical to merge

    New way to regenerate hearts after myocardial infarction identified

    HeartWare HVAD system receives US FDA approval

    First-in-human implant of BeGrow stent performed in 24-day old baby

    Leaflet thrombosis is not a predictor of stroke or all-cause mortality...

    Corwave announces issuance of US Patent Covering its implantable left ventricular...

    Cardiac hybrid imaging is an effective tool for predicting myocardial infarction

    FDA approves RADIANCE-II study of Paradise ultrasound denervation system

    Endotronix joins AHA’s Center for Health Technology & Innovation to broaden...

    Lexington Biosciences concludes initial HeartSentry clinical study

    PERT Consortium and BTG form strategic partnership

    Largest insurer in USA now covers HeartFlow Analysis

    AorTech sign development agreement with Vascular Flow Technologies

    ACC’s ACTION registry to become Chest Pain—MI Registry

    TVT 2018: Tiara TMVI device featured in live case

    Novel “smart stent” can tell physicians when restenosis is occurring

    Carotid disease is not a risk factor for stroke or death...

    TVT 2018: Positive results for Manta large bore closure device

    One in five UK doctors say under staffing has affected patient...

    Implantation of JenaValve successful in initial patients enrolled in CE mark...

    Bisexual men have more risk factors for cardiovascular disease

    Physicians are more willing to tolerate uncertainty about coronary artery disease...

    Advantage of guided de-escalation of dual antiplatelet therapy seen in younger...

    First patient enrolled in phase II of REFLECT study of TriGuard...

    US FDA approve EchoMD AutoEF software for calculating left ventricular ejection...

    Caladrius receives FDA regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation for its CD34+...

    EuroPCR 2018: Study indicates “almost perfect agreement” between CT angiography and...

    EuroPCR 2018: Both immediate and delayed approaches seem to work for...

    Combination of high-sensitive C-reactive protein with logistic EuroSCORE improves risk stratification...

    Consider patients’ risk of ischaemic stroke when choosing antiplatelet therapies after...

    EuroPCR 2018: Low incidence of cardiovascular mortality with Centera self-expanding valve...

    Corindus receives Japanese PMDA approval for its CorPath GRX system

    EuroPCR 2018: No significant difference in bioprosthetic valve dysfunction between surgical...

    Europe braces for harder times in medical device innovation while US...

    EuroPCR 2018: Real-world data confirm trial outcomes for Sapien 3

    EuroPCR 2018: FFR-guided PCI reduces spontaneous myocardial infarction

    Looks do matter—patients claim what doctors wear is important

    BCS 2018: Novel blood test for myocardial infarction could be used...

    Biomerics acquires FutureMatrix Interventional

    US FDA classifies HeartWare HVAD power issues as a Class I...

    EuroPCR 2018: New ORBITA analysis finds iFR/FFR values do not predict...

    EuroPCR 2018: Data confirms long-term safety and efficacy of Angiolite drug-eluting...

    EuroPCR 2018: PiCSO therapy reduces infarct size in acute myocardial infarction...

    The European Commission authorise use of evolocumab to reduce risk of...

    EuroPCR 2018: Interim nine-month results for Magnitude presented

    Positive clinical results from eCOBRA study

    EuroPCR 2018: One- to two-year landmark analysis shows significantly lower target...

    EuroPCR 2018: Strong early vessel healing with Resolute Onyx in one-month...

    EuroPCR 2018: DIAB8 randomised study to compare Cre8 Evo with everolimus-eluting...

    Xience Sierra approved for use in USA

    EuroPCR 2018: Further evidence for safety and efficacy of Magmaris bioresorbable...

    EuroPCR 2018: Positive data for renal denervation reignites interest in...

    EuroPCR 2018: Two studies provide support for HeartFlow Analysis

    Intravascular Lithotripsy for coronary artery disease launched in Europe

    “Excellent valvular function” with NaviGate’s GATE tricuspid valved stent at...

    Enrolment of US early feasibility study of AccuCinch system for left...

    EuroPCR 2018: Boston Scientific outlines its key presentations

    First patient treated in first-in-man study of ChordArt mitral valve repair...

    Use of Resolute Onyx to be explored for the treatment of...

    EuroPCR 2018: First-in-human study of Leaflex Performer for aortic stenosis initiated

    Signal that left radial access reduces the risk of PCI-related stroke

    CoreValve shows “favourable performance” at long-term follow-up

    Cardiac Dimensions appoints Matthew Stark as vice president of Clinical and...

    Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare grants national reimbursement for...

    Only 16% of patients participate in a formal exercise programme after...

    Cardioband becomes first-ever transcatheter tricuspid system to receive the CE mark

    SCAI 2018: David A Cox becomes Society’s new president

    Non-emergent, uncomplicated target lesion revascularisation significantly increases mortality

    TMVI in inoperable patients is feasible but mortality high at one...

    Terumo receives CE mark for Ultimaster Tansei drug-eluting stent

    TAVI is increasingly seen as the preferred approach for aortic valve...

    Boston Scientific successfully opposes Edwards Lifesciences Corporation’s European patent EP 2,399,550...

    CE mark for HeartStitch’s transapical access and closure device

    Medtronic appoints Laura Mauri as vice president, Global Clinical Research &...

    Women are still less likely to receive high-intensity statin therapy after...

    Location of tricuspid regurgitation predicts procedural success of percutaneous edge-to-edge repair

    A third of patients do not disclose their use of complementary...

    GUIDE-HF trial to evaluate whether CardioMEMS can improve survival and quality...

    Abiomed receives FDA approval for Impella CP with SmartAssist and Optical...

    US FDA approves Cardioform septal occluder for PFO closure to prevent...

    New trial of Symplicity Spyral approved

    Study of next-generation JenaValve device completes enrolment

    CIT 2018: BIOFLOW-VI confirms non-inferiority of Orsiro to Xience

    Enrolment complete in CT imaging substudy of leaflet mobility with Sapien...

    First two patients enrolled in early feasibility study of second-generation Colibri...

    UK Court of Appeal dismisses Edwards Lifesciences’ appeal against Sapien 3...

    Rome hospital to participate in European DuraGraft registry

    More non-cardiac death explains higher rate of post-PCI mortality in females

    Evidence of substance abuse found in 10% of young myocardial infarction...

    ACC 2018: Short-term DAPT after PCI in acute coronary syndrome patients...

    ACC 2018: Morphologic characteristics may determine benefit of percutaneous PFO closure

    Enrolment complete in BIOSTEMI study

    ACC 2018: Using iFR over FFR saves US$896 per patient per...

    ACC 2018: Five-year data for CoreValve show strong haemodynamic performance

    FDA approves the world’s smallest mechanical heart valve

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    ACC 2018: Four-step protocol improves outcomes in STEMI patients and eliminates...

    ACC 2018: Alirocumab reduces cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

    ACC 2018: C Michael Valentine become new president of the American...

    Sapphire II PRO becomes US’s first and only 1mm coronary balloon

    HeartFlow enters into licensing agreement with Cedars-Sinai for AutoPlaque technology

    Cardiogenic shock patients would benefit the most from reducing contact-to-balloon time

    “Favourable” in-hospital outcomes for younger patients undergoing TAVI

    Myocardial infarction patients may benefit from having anxiety

    CE mark for 2.5mm Fantom Encore bioresorbable scaffold

    New “Corrie” app may reduce readmissions after myocardial infarction

    Following FDA approval, Resolute Onyx 2mm becomes smallest stent on US...

    FDA releases final rule on acceptance of data from clinical investigations...

    Edwards’ self-expanding Centera TAVI valve now on European market

    Short-term DAPT is feasible for patients undergoing percutaneous LAA closure

    Fifty US centres are now using Claret Medical’s Sentinel cerebral protection...

    Abiomed receives expanded FDA approve for high-risk PCI procedures

    First patient enrolled in trial reviewing 28-day DAPT with Xience

    LivaNova to buy TandemLife

    Patient enrolment at UK sites of European DuraGraft registry initiated

    American College of Cardiology expand programme to lower readmission rates after...

    Ticagrelor significantly reduces the risk of MACE in myocardial infraction patients...

    BioVentrix now has 2018 NUB Reimbursement Status 1 in Germany for...

    ISET 2018: OPTALYSE PE trial reinforces safety and efficacy of EKOS...

    Stress response may be reason for link between traffic noise and...

    Siemens Healthineers and Circle Cardiovascular Imaging announce joint development plan for...

    More than 185 million patients now have access to HeartFlow FFRct

    Depression significantly increases mortality after aortic valve replacement

    Laboratory-confirmed influenza significantly increases the risk of acute myocardial infarction

    Key interventional cardiologists come together to form medical advisory board for...

    US FDA grants BioCardia IDE approval for the CardiAMP chronic myocardial...

    First patient enrolled in Tryton post-approval study

    Corindus Vascular Robotic to co-sponsor courses on transradial coronary interventions

    Telemark microcatheter receives US FDA approval

    Woman patient

    Patients who have an in-hospital cardiac arrest at the weekend continue...

    Boston Scientific enters into an acquisition option agreement with Millipede

    Japanese Ministry of Health approve Biotronik’s Orsiro drug-eluting stent

    Prediabetes significantly increases risk of events after PCI

    Next-day discharge appears safe for TAVI patients without in-hospital complications

    Nearly 25% of chronic ischaemic heart disease patients dead or hospitalised...

    First US commercial implants of Elunir drug-eluting stent performed

    Mayo Clinic using robot-assisted PCI for preclinical study on “telestenting”

    First patient enrolled in OPTIMIZE study of Svelte drug-eluting stent integrated...

    Second myocardial infarction twice as likely to occur non-culprit artery than...

    First-in-human implantation of the Cordella pulmonary artery pressure sensor performed

    Acarix announces start of multicentre trial for handheld CADScor system

    Sixty-day follow-up for the MANTA US pivotal trial completed

    Miracor Medical raises €25M to support clinical and prepare commercial activities

    Recommendations for the use of embolic protection devices during saphenous vein...

    Modifying procedural technique during TAVI may lower radiation exposure to patients

    Promising results for RenalGuard in heart failure patients

    London’s Science Museum honours 50 years of heart transplants

    Health Care Service Corporation deem that FFRCT may be a “medically...

    Janssen seeks approval for rivaroxaban to be used to reduce cardiac...

    Apple and Stanford Medicine launch app-based arrhythmia study

    M Lewis Kinard appointed as executive vice president, general counsel and...

    Philips acquires cloud-based population health management solution provider VitalHealth

    Edwards Lifesciences acquires Harpoon Medical

    Harpoon Medical acquired by Edwards

    ICI 2017: Novel transcatheter mitral valve wins Best Technology Parade Presentation

    Pollution may derail benefits of walking in older adults

    Global survey indicates that patients with type 2 diabetes underestimate their...

    “Vast majority” of young myocardial infarction patients do not meet criteria...

    STEMI patients at highest risk are less likely to receive optimal...

    EpicHeart soft-robotic heart assist device wins innovation award

    TCT 2017: FAME 2 provides support for PCI in stable disease...

    Evolocumab becomes first PCSK9 inhibitor to be approved for use in...

    TCT 2017: Advances in device technology needed to improve outcomes with...

    Report calls for US to prioritise health resources towards diagnosing and...

    Elunir drug-eluting stent approved for use in the USA

    Inhaled Xenon plus hypothermia may reduce myocardial injury after an out-of-hospital-cardiac...

    China’s first human implantation of a retrievable TAVI device successfully completed

    Boston Scientific pushes back plans for commercialisation of Lotus Edge TAVI...

    US patients have had more preventive care for cardiovascular disease under...

    AHA 2017: Widely used approach for preventing renal complications after angiography...

    AHA 2017: Novel transcatheter therapy for heart failure shows promise in...

    Creavo's Vitalscan

    Creavo wins two awards for its cardiac imaging device

    AHA 2017: Nutty eating habits may lower the risk of cardiovascular...

    AHA 2017: First patients enrolled in trial of IASD system for...

    Precommercialisation of Serpentis drug-eluting stent announced

    New study shows significant clinical workflow and staff experience benefits of...

    AHA 2017: Fun in the bedroom is unlikely to cause a...

    Neovasc receive approval to initiate COSIRA-II IDE clinical trial

    TCT 2017: Sham-controlled trial raises doubts about benefit of angiography-guided PCI...

    TCT 2017: Study challenges recommendations on the management of cardiogenic shock

    MitraClip becomes first approved device for transcatheter mitral valve repair in...

    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalise a new technology ambulatory...

    TCT 2017: Elixir reveals new drug-eluting stent

    TCT 2017: Pooled analysis of Magmaris studies continue to show no...

    TCT 2017: Next-generation FFR system launched

    TCT 2017: No advantage with extending dual antiplatelet therapy beyond six...

    TCT 2017: Fantom bioresorbable scaffold continues to show positive outcomes at...

    TCT 2017: Two studies support feasibility of transcatheter mitral valve implantation

    TCT 2017: No role for bare metal stents to reduce duration...

    TCT 2017: TAVI “should be the preferred strategy” for patients at...

    TCT 2017: New data for CoreValve Evolut further support its use...

    TCT 2017: Combo dual-therapy stent is non-inferior to Xience at one...

    Xience Sierra is now on European market

    TCT 2017: Data for novel cardiac imaging technology unveiled

    TCT 2017: AI-driven cardiac ultrasound company to give two presentations

    Woman patient

    First year after a myocardial infarction poses more risks for women

    US FDA 510(k) clearance for its Nova Cross Extreme and Nova...

    Cobra PzF nano-coated stent now being studied with 14-day DAPT in...

    Heart valve replacement surgery may not be a morning procedure

    Controlling blood pressure may help to prevent mitral regurgitation

    TCT 2017: Boston Scientific reveals presentations at conference

    Claret Medical closes on series C financing of US$14.5m

    First patient implanted with Intrepid TMVI device in APOLLO trial

    Second successful implant of minimally invasive annuloplasty system announced

    Myocardial infarction survivors more likely to use “emotion-focused” strategies to cope...

    “Neurocardiologists” could treat acute ischaemic stroke patients when a neurointerventionalist is...

    Fantom bioresorbable scaffold implanted for first time in Switzerland

    TCT 2017: Elixir Medical to reveal “a game-changing metallic drug-eluting stent...

    Cardiology societies come together to provide new assessment options for subspecialities

    Coronary angiography after TAVI with a self-expanding valve is challenging but...

    Creavo Medical Technologies receives US FDA 510(k) approval for Vitalscan

    Relatively few chronic kidney disease patients require dialysis after TAVI

    US doctors urged to take action on gun violence

    First patient enrolled in Frontier IV clinical trial of PerQseal large...

    TCT 2017: Alec Vahanian to receive the Master Clinical Operator award

    Study demonstrates feasibility and safety of RenalGuard of reducing risk of...

    CADScor system shown at the German Heart Days meeting

    Analysis of LAA closure devices reveals post-approval spike in safety events

    Pamela B Morris to be next American College of Cardiology scientific...

    Enrolment in BIOVITESSE trial of polymer-free coronary stent initiated

    Data for NobleStitch EL suture based closure system presented at CSI...

    Thomas F Lüscher becomes director of education, research and development at...

    EACTS 2017: Vascular Graft Solutions to hold symposium on venous external...

    No significant differences in post TAVI outcomes between African Americans and...

    First patient enrolled in US arm of ALIVE pivotal clinical trial

    Essential Medical completes enrolment in US IDE trial of Manta

    First procedure performed in Rox Medical’s CONTROL HTN-2 clinical trial

    Missing out on breakfast may increase risk of atherosclerosis

    Sirolimus-coated balloon “may represent a new approach to treating in-stent restenosis”

    Woman patient

    Delayed diagnosis affects women’s treatment for heart disease

    BioCardia CardiAMP

    BioCardia phase III CardiAMP trial passes interim safety analysis

    Medtronic HeartWare HVAD approved for destination therapy

    Enrolment completed in US pivotal clinical study of Cardioform ASD Occluder

    PCR LV 2017: Refining implantation technique and device iterations may improve...

    TherOx' SSO2

    US FDA accepts PMA application for TherOx’ SSO2

    US FDA approves coronary indication for ReFlow’s Wingman

    Spectranetics' Bridge

    FDA issues class I recall for Spectranetics’ Bridge occlusion balloon catheter

    Philippe Généreux appointed chief medical officer of Saranas

    New performance and quality measures for treating heart attack patients

    Optiflow arterial cannulae family launched onto the USA

    iVascular’s drug-eluting stent and drug-eluting balloon now available for sale in...

    American College of Cardiology says that reforms to US healthcare come...

    FORWARD PRO clinical study to evaluate longer term performance of CoreValve...

    FDA grants Abiomed pre-market approval for is Impella RP for right...

    Direct stenting with drug-eluting stents may be associated with better outcomes

    Three studies support efficacy of PFO closure for reducing risk of...

    Cancer history influences treatment of myocardial infarction

    Creavo's Vitalscan

    Creavo’s Vitalscan “rule out” technology on show at EUSEM

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    Re-interventions common in long-term Fontan procedure survivors

    Average age and income of US cardiologists on the rise

    CardiAMP Heart Failure trial to further evaluate use of regenerative therapy...

    Carag completes CE marking for its breakthrough Carag bioresorbable septal occluder

    FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Fysicon’s QMAPP haemodynamic monitoring system

    All-comers data indicate stroke-free survival is improved with Sentinel embolic protection...

    New meta-analysis finds RenalGuard reduces all-cause mortality in patients undergoing cardiac...

    Edwards Lifesciences’ Alterra adaptive prestent device used for first time to...

    TCT 2017: Cardiovascular Research Foundation announces late-breaking trials and first-report investigations

    Neovasc provides Tiara clinical update

    First patient enrolled in PRECISION GRX registry

    New literature review highlights that Perceval sutureless aortic valve is safe

    Court of Dusseldorf grants Alvimedica an injunction against A B Handels...

    ESC 2017: Post-TAVI clinical leaflet thrombosis is “infrequently reported” but is...

    ESC 2017: More evidence that supplemental oxygen in normoxic patients with...

    “Low commercial sales” prompt Abbott to pull the plug on selling...

    Minimally invasive annuloplasty has been used to successfully perform bicuspidisation of...

    ESC 2017: CABG is the “preferred strategy” for multivessel revascularisation in...

    ProtEmbo cerebral protection system used for first time

    American societies come together to publish appropriate use criteria for valvular...

    Abbott’s Full MagLev HeartMate 3 LVAD receives FDA approval

    ESC 2017: MobiusHD implant shown to reduce resistant hypertension

    A 52mm tricuspid valve successfully implanted into a transplanted heart

    ESC 2017: Rivaroxaban significantly lowers risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and...

    Global agreement between Philips and HeartFlow announced

    ESC 2017: Subanalysis of PEGASUS shows ticagrelor reduces cardiovascular death by...

    US trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of Amplatzer for patent...

    ESC 2017: Hexacath’s titanium-nitride-oxide coated stent matches Boston Scientific’s Synergy for...

    ESC 2017: Best-practice PCI outperforms conventional PCI in patients with de...

    ESC 2017: SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED provides “proof of principle” that renal...

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    Marijuana use associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension

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    American College of Cardiology says it opposes US healthcare reform

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    French doctors revise emergency plans to better deal with terrorism

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    Millipede 50mm annuloplasty ring used in first cases

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    Health Canada approves a high-dose bolus regimen of tirofiban

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    Meta-Analysis compares the safety and efficacy of S-DAPT and L-DAPT at...

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    Sildenafil-coated stent may help prevent blood clots and restenosis

    Radical changes required to ensure US women receive optimal healthcare

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    Essential Frailty Toolset may be best assessment of frailty for aortic...

    Medtronic releases Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent in Japan

    AMA issues unique Category III Current Procedural Terminology codes for HeartFlow...

    FDA approve “first-in-class” resilient surgical valve

    First German order for Acarix’ CADScore system

    Unique 3D-printed heart valves could reduce TAVI paravalvular leakage rates

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    CSI 2017: Global postmarket surveillance study to explore use of LAmbre...

    Europace 2017: Breast implants may lead to false heart attack diagnosis

    Obamacare health insurance expansion linked to fewer cardiac arrests

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    New hybrid operating room at Getinge Experience Center in Germany

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    Negative late lumen loss at 24 months for TriReme Chocolate Heart

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    Dose-tracking system reduces radiation exposure to patients during PCI

    HLT’s TAVI system implanted in first US patients

    OrbusNeich announces FDA clearance and launch of coronary dilatation catheters

    Sapien 3 receives expanded FDA indication for valve-in-valve procedures

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    First procedures using Edward Lifesciences’ Inspiris Resilia aortic valve take place

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    Statins associated with improved heart structure and function

    Halting methamphetamine abuse can reverse related heart damage

    Diesel pollution linked to structural and functional heart damage

    First Revivent TC ventricular enhancement procedure for ischaemic cardiomyopathy performed

    Transendocardial delivery results in greater myocardial stem cell therapy retention

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    EuroPCR 2017: Head-to-head study validates consistent performance of FFR microcatheter

    EuroPCR 2017: No stent thrombosis with Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent 2mm

    EuroPCR 2017: Excellent early outcomes for Edwards Lifesciences’ self-expanding valve

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    Positive results for Gore’s PFO closure device

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    EuroPCR 2017: Teleflex introduce new Arrow AC3 Optimus intra-aortic balloon pump

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    SCAI 2017: New data from PLATINUM Diversity study provide further insight...

    Boston Scientific closes Symetis acquisition

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    Abiomed introduces third generation Impella CP heart pumps at SCAI 2017

    Boston Scientific to present REPRISE III and EWOLUTION data at EuroPCR

    NaviGate Cardiac Structures reports first heterotopic transcatheter Gate tricuspid valved stent...

    Large nuclear cardiology laboratory slashes radiation dose by 60% in eight...

    Reduced baseline left ventricular function may explain female survival benefit after...

    GE Healthcare receives FDA indication approval for Visipaque injection for use...

    LivaNova acquires Caisson Interventional

    Risk-adjusted 30-day readmission rates are not associated with in-hospital quality of...

    Daiichi Sankyo initiates ENVISAGE-TAVI AF study to investigate once-daily edoxaban in...

    Teleflex receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for its Arrow AC3 Optimus intra-aortic...

    Patient enrolled in STEMI DTU feasibility study

    Multicentre study demonstrates 3D Echo image analysis with Philips’ HeartModelA.I. is...

    New data reaffirms value of Perceval for aortic valve replacement in...

    FDA approves Medtronic’s Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent

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    Meta-analysis supports transaortic approach in TAVI

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    Absorb GTS to be restricted to registry use only in Europe

    First patient enrolled in new study of abbreviated DAPT post-stent in...

    Cordis granted CE mark for Railway sheathless access system

    LATERAL study offers positive overall results for Medtronic HVAD

    Microport TARGET AC three-month sub-study results to be presented at EuroPCR

    Occlutech obtains CE mark for its Perimembranous ventricular septal defect occluder

    Medtronic ENDURANCE Supplemental trial of HVAD fails to meet primary endpoint

    First patients enrolled in HLT’s Meridian transcatheter aortic valve feasibility study

    CE mark granted to NVT for Allegra transcatheter aortic valve

    Reva receives CE mark for Fantom drug-eluting scaffold

    Insomnia associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke

    Armetheon to merge with Espero Pharmaceuticals

    Boston Scientific agrees to acquire Symetis

    SynCardia to honour eight total artificial heart hospitals during ISHLT

    Magnesium 1,000 programme reveals high deployment success for Biotronik’s Magmaris scaffold

    Cardiovascular Systems enrols first subject in ECLIPSE coronary clinical trial

    iVascular Capturer 7F granted CE mark

    Fantom II trial to include more complex cases

    First US commercial case performed using Tryton Side branch stent

    ACC 2017: Meta-analysis supports use of RenalGuard in cardiovascular Interventional procedures

    ACC 2017: FDA approves launch of CoreValve Evolut Pro

    Toshiba Medical’s AplioTM i900 cardiovascular ultrasound receives US FDA clearance

    Siemens Healthineers and HeartFlow to integrate CT and FFRct Analysis technology

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    RaySafe unveils new real-time dosimeter

    ACC 2017: Positive final results from ORION-1 phase II study of...

    ACC 2017: TAVI Linked with bleeding in the brain and neurological...

    BIOFLOW-IV confirms non-inferiority of Biotronik’s Orsiro in Japan

    ACC 2017: Embol-X and CardioGard do not reduce number of brain...

    TAVI may benefit certain heart valve patients, update society guidelines say

    ACC 2017: “iFR may be the new standard” of physiological assessment...

    ACC 2017: Indigenous South American group has healthiest arteries ever studied

    ACC 2017: Acarix trial finds 97% negative predictive value for CADScor...

    ACC 2017: Mary Norine Walsh assumes American College of Cardiology presidency

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    ACC 2017: Researchers sound alarm over Zika’s potentially harmful effects on...

    ACC 2017: CardioMEMS HF system effective in reducing heart failure hospitalisations...

    ACC 2017: More hospitalisations & deaths for US heart failure patients...

    ACC 2017: PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular...

    ACC 2017: Two-year rate of target lesion failure significantly higher with...

    ACC 2017: No significant differences in two-year morality between bicuspid and...

    ACC 2017: CoreValve non-inferior to surgery in intermediate-risk patients

    “Excellent early patency rates” for VEST device

    New “smART” kit for radial access launched

    Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions announces successful first use of its Emblok embolic...

    Five-fold increase in mortality in acute cardiac patients with delirium

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    Brian Brogie names as new vice president of manufacturing and facilities...

    Melody pulmonary heart valve receives FDA approval for valve-in-valve use

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    Study indicates that Impella heart pump reduces acute kidney injury during...

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    MR Solutions introduces 9.4T preclinical MRI imaging solution to cardiovascular sector

    Clinical trial rules should protect patients and results not operational details,...

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    Illumina study completes enrolment

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    Screening for heart disease may lead to prevention, better treatments

    Daiichi Sankyo begins ENTRUST-AF PCI study of once-daily edoxaban

    US FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Teleflex for TrapLiner catheter

    Second successful annuloplasty performed using Micro Interventional Devices minimally invasive technology

    LivaNova to delist from London Stock Exchange

    First patient treated with CardiAmp cell therapy for ischaemic heart failure...

    Few heart attack survivors get recommended physical activity

    Elsevier announces the launch of Case: Cardiovascular Imaging Case Reports

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    Corindus Vascular Robotics announces private placement for US$45 million

    Martha Goldberg Aronson joins Cardiovascular Systems board of directors

    Researchers urge physicians to discuss herbal medication use with heart disease...

    Following dietary recommendations leads to modest heart health improvements

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    European Society of Cardiology publishes special collection on eHealth revolution

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    Cobra PzF stent approved for commercial use in the USA

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    “No-touch” CABG reduces postoperative stroke and short-term mortality