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    First-in-human procedure completed using ShortCut Mitral device

    EuroPCR 2023: Imaging technology reduces contrast use during PCI

    TAVI shown to have a lower carbon footprint than SAVR

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

    Biosensors announces enrolment of first patient in REFORM pivotal trial

    US FDA clears Biostable’s HAART 200 bicuspid aortic valve repair annuloplasty device

    Abiomed Impella 2.5 receives FDA approval for percutaneous coronary intervention

    Accuryn monitoring system detects kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients “earlier than standard serum creatine criteria”

    Clinical trial of TAVI in severe aortic regurgitation completes enrolment

    Bioventrix announces positive one-year outcomes for Revivent TC system

    Medtronic commences Prevail Global study as it seeks coronary DCB approvals in USA and Japan

    Large annulus valve launched for transseptal mitral valve replacement system

    Analysis finds clinical trials frequently overlook people with disabilities

    Occurrence of stroke after coronary artery bypass graft surgery appears to be decreasing, study shows

    Desyne BD Novolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System receives CE mark

    Toshiba Dose Tracking System awarded Novation’s Innovative Technology Designation

    German sites begin enrolment in PARADIGM trial of DurAVR TAVI valve

    New ultrasound contrast agent receives FDA approval

    First implant of St Jude Medical’s Portico transcatheter heart valve

    BioCardia and Juventas to start phase II trial for heart failure treatment

    heart attack

    First patient treated using A-Flux Reducer interventional system for angina

    Vascular Dynamics names Martin Rothman chief medical officer

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan announces one-year data from TRIOMPHE IDE study

    Positive top-line results for The Medicines Company’s PCSK9si

    PEGASUS-TIMI 54 subanalysis provides additional insights into long-term ticagrelor use

    HeartFlow appoints William C Weldon to board of directors

    TCT 2021: Six-month RADIANCE-HTN TRIO results “open a window” for renal denervation

    Cangrelor reduces angiographic complications compared with clopidogrel

    CRT 2020: Biotronik reports three-year results for Orsiro DES from BIOFLOW-V trial

    Data for NobleStitch EL suture based closure system presented at CSI UCSF Congress

    First US commercial implants of Elunir drug-eluting stent performed

    FDA approves longer lengths of Resolute Integrity

    Interim results of FIH study of CorWave LVAS shared at HFSA 2025

    Endotronix announces FDA approval for PROACTIVE-HF pivotal trial design change

    IVL matches rotational atherectomy for plaque preparation in severely calcified lesions

    Positive results for heart surgery in elderly aortic stenosis patients

    US FDA issues first draft guidance for AI-based medical device development

    Ultra-sensitive cardiac troponin test using Single Molecule Counting technology receives CE mark

    American College of Cardiology to launch new journal dedicated to heart failure

    Streamlined TAVI pathway paves the way for same-day discharge “record”

    STRIKE-PE

    Late breaking STRIKE-PE data shows improved outcomes for pulmonary embolism patients

    Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system gains Health Canada approval

    Svelte Medical Systems announces European launch of Slender IDS

    WVU team performs pioneering combined robotic aortic valve replacement and coronary bypass procedure

    EXCEL: EACTS explains its decision-making on left-main guidelines, and AATS calls for all data to be published

    Significant and sustained blood pressure reduction with Vessix renal denervation system

    PCI shows promising results in patients with infarction and thrombosis of the unprotected left main coronary artery

    NICE draft guidance recommends use of new generation cardiac CT scanners

    First patients enrolled in FAST III study of vFFR-guided PCI

    First patient enrolled in PROTECT IV randomised controlled trial of Impella

    First patient enrolled in Tryton post-approval study

    ESC 2025: Trial results add digitoxin as an option for patients with advanced heart failure

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

    Elucid begins site recruitment for PRE-VUE CT study

    Neovasc announces first human implant of Tiara transcatheter mitral valve

    FDA IDE approval for safety and feasibility clinical trial of Cor Tricuspid ECM valve

    COVID-19: ESC Congress 2020 to become a completely virtual event

    SCAI

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

    Manual thrombus aspiration associated with a higher rate of direct stenting

    CIRSE 2016: BTG launches βETA radiation safety programme

    St Jude Medical announces initiation of a study to evaluate the economic impact of FFR in Europe and Canada

    CX 2025: Bioresorbable scaffold technology has ‘potential to be a new paradigm for femoropopliteal endovascular intervention’

    TAVI company Tioga Medical closes US$15M in series A financing

    Cardio3 BioSciences receives authorisation to begin world’s first phase III clinical trial in regenerative medicine for heart failure

    Valtech to present first-in-human percutaneous tricuspid repair data at PCR London Valves

    ACC 2024: ORBITA-COSMIC shows reduction in chest pain in angina patients receiving coronary sinus reducer, but questions still remain

    Merit releases Prelude IDeal hydrophilic sheath

    Study demonstrates feasibility and safety of RenalGuard of reducing risk of acute kidney injury in CABG patients

    Older patients “unaware” of heart valve disease risks

    Inovise gains breakthrough designation for non-invasive heart failure management system

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up to combat COVID-19 pandemic

    Randomised trial will compare Nevo to Xience

    FDA approves Biotronik’s Pro-Kinetic Energy bare metal stent

    UK survey highlights wealth disparities in heart valve care

    US FDA clears AI software for pulmonary hypertension detection

    Edwards Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve shows positive one-year outcomes in post-market study

    Labelling change allows removal of aspirin following HeartMate 3 implant

    CorPath to be featured at San Diego Cardiovascular Interventions Course

    Cardiovascular Systems receives coronary FDA approval

    BioCardia announces long-term partnership with StemCardia

    Emerge PTCA Dilatation Catheter gets CE mark approval

    AHA 2020: Rivaroxaban comparable to warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation and prosthetic valves

    FDA clears True Dilatation Balloon Valvuloplasty Catheter

    Virtual ACC: Low-dose colchicine after myocardial infarction is “economically dominant”

    EuroPCR 2018: Study indicates “almost perfect agreement” between CT angiography and conventional angiography for revascularisation decisions

    Tria

    Enrolment completed in study of Tria aortic valve

    Opsens receives 510(k) clearance for the OptoMonitor II providing extended indication

    NayaMed launches new e-procurement platform

    First cases using Laminar LAAX system performed as part of IDE study

    MitraClip in moderate surgical risk patients

    Draft NICE guidance supports use of percutaneous mitral valve repair

    Onecrea Medical announces successful first-in-human implants of Crea aortic valve

    Promising results for Bendavia presented at ESC Heart Failure meeting

    Talking therapy associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

    complete-revascularisation

    Expert consensus statement updates heart failure definition

    Edwards Lifesciences appoints its first US case observation site under Benchmark TAVI programme

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

    CADScor system achieves EU MDR certification

    Partnership to promote wearable tech in cardiology trials

    Germany renews Revivent’s NUB reimbursement status 1 for 2020

    Arterial Remodelling signs buyout agreement with Terumo

    CorWave closes series C funding round

    ESC 2017: CABG is the “preferred strategy” for multivessel revascularisation in patients with type 1 diabetes

    Haemonetics completes acquisition of OpSens

    AI software for detecting undiagnosed MR gains US FDA approval

    “Rapid increase” in cardiovascular disease-related deaths in Asia

    Corindus appoints J Aaron Grantham as chief medical officer

    FDA monitoring gender differences in outcomes with LAAO devices

    Cardiac Dimensions completes US$43m equity financing

    New methods enhance the quality of myocardial perfusion imaging

    PCR e-Course 2020: DynamX Bioadaptor shows “excellent” safety and efficacy at 12 months

    Abbott to acquire Cephea Valve Technologies

    Medtronic HeartWare HVAD approved for destination therapy

    EACTS launches Innovation Hub to boost investment in surgical innovation

    TARGET study demonstrates TR reduction with Cardiovalve system

    SCAI aims to minimise risks in medical proctoring of new techniques and technologies

    Triage STEMI patients for ICU after PCI based on reperfusion timing

    First single monthly injection of a PCSK9 Inhibitor approved in the USA

    Cardiovascular Systems Micro Crown sustains high freedom from major adverse events at one year

    Jupiter Endovascular completes enrolment in SPIRARE II pivotal trial

    Philips launches Intellispace Cardiovascular image and information management system

    Women slightly more likely to die in the 30 days following a heart attack

    FDA clears Emerge Balloon Dilatation Catheter

    Study of laser IVL system completes enrolment

    Eurocor launches Apertus aspiration catheter

    TCT 2023: Initial phase of TRISCEND II trial of Evoque transcatheter replacement for severe tricuspid regurgitation meets primary endpoints

    Mavacamten granted US FDA new drug application

    Rates of all-cause death align between invasive and conservative strategies in ISCHEMIA-EXTEND

    PCR London Valves 2025 hears latest data from LANDMARK trial of Myval TAVI device

    First US commercial cases performed using Protaryx transseptal puncture device

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

    AHA 2017: Widely used approach for preventing renal complications after angiography does not provide benefit

    German NUB Status 1 designation for Neovasc Reducer renewed

    Vascular Solutions introduces two new versions of Turnpike catheters

    Edwards Lifesciences’ Alterra adaptive prestent device used for first time to treat a malformed pulmonary valve

    Funding secured to advance clinical programme for implantable heart failure device

    Women 50% more likely than men to be given incorrect diagnosis following heart attack

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

    Positive preclinical results supporting investigational new drug application for anti-inflammatory cell therapy for heart failure

    CE mark for TAVI cerebral protection device

    Two further studies support three-month DAPT following PCI

    FDA approves Gore Septal Occluder for use in Gore REDUCE clinical study

    US FDA accepts post-approval study reports for Impella

    PCR London Valves 2024: Medtronic shares Evolut cusp overlap and PVL data

    Sinomed partners with NUI Galway for HT Supreme stent trial

    REAL-PE demonstrates statistically significant lower major bleeding rates with Ekos system compared to mechanical thrombectomy for PE treatment

    ACC.21: Digital app should replace stent cards as a patient PCI record

    Neovasc Reducer featured in live case session at Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

    Announcing the TCT 2019 late-breaking trials and science

    St George’s Valve Technology course now part of the CX Symposium

    Article highlights effects of orbital atherectomy and rotational atherectomy in treating heavily calcified coronary lesions

    Philips Minicare I-20 handheld devices receives CE mark

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

    Radiaction Medical secures Series C2 funding and announces board addition

    Robocath announces completion of first robotic coronary angioplasty with R-One in China

    New guidance issued for multivessel PCI, thrombectomy in heart attack patients

    EuroPCR 2019; TRILUMINATE suggests TriClip is safe and effective

    Medtronic’s Avalus pericardial valve receives CE mark and FDA approval

    Review looks at TAVI device selection and concludes head-to-head studies needed

    FDA approves Sapien 3 Ultra, Sapien 3, and CoreValve for low-risk TAVI

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

    SoloPace announces US FDA clearance and first-in-human use of TAVI temporary pacing system

    US FDA grants breakthrough designation for Pi-Cardia’s ShortCut leaflet splitting device

    Tryton announces investigational device exemption conditional approval from FDA to conduct US pivotal study of side branch stent

    Tributes paid following death of esteemed UK cardiologist Anthony Gershlick

    US District Court for the District of Delaware rules that Sapien 3 infringes a Boston Scientific patent

    Phase II STOP-HF study of JVS-100 in patients with symptomatic heart failure completes enrolment

    Combined mitral valve repair and CABG do not provide additional benefits

    Leaders in cardiothoracic surgery to consider impact of COVID-19 on the field

    Largest dataset from ALIGN-AR trial shows favourable outcomes with Trilogy valve

    cardiovascular disease

    Increased air pollution associated with a rise in deaths from cardiovascular disease

    ReValve Solutions announces first use of its Palmetto mitral valve replacement system

    VDYNE secures funding for studies of tricuspid valve replacement device

    First US patient implanted with eSVS Mesh graft in new feasibility study

    Genous stent is safe to use after early discontinuation of dual antiplatelet therapy

    Neovasc gains approval for protocol supplement to COSIRA-II trial

    CE mark for Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device

    Eight-year data “encouraging” for aortic valves using Resilia tissue technology

    US FDA approval for Essenz heart-lung machine

    FAME II trial results published in New England Journal of Medicine

    New FFR trial to stop enrolment following positive interim analysis

    Relatively few chronic kidney disease patients require dialysis after TAVI

    VersaCross RF Transseptal device found to be efficient for TMVR procedures

    US FDA expands indication for Farxiga

    Abbott Vascular expands its structural heart portfolio with new mitral valve technologies

    First patients treated with the Impella ECP heart pump

    ACC.22: TAVI patients treated with edoxaban see fewer incidences of leaflet thrombosis compared to DAPT

    Improved survival seen following TAVI explant compared to redo procedures

    Analysis shows predictive value of FFR-CT for cardiovascular events in angina patients

    Ancora Heart enrols first patient in the CORCINCH-HF study

    AHA 2016: Two thirds of patients experience plaque regression with the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab

    Parachute ventricular partitioning device successfully used in Asia

    Medtronic announces international market release of Driver Sprint RX

    Siemens highlights C-reactive protein test at ACC09

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

    Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet gains US FDA approval

    First 1,000 patients treated with Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist

    AI platform identifies “critical mass” threshold of non-obstructive plaque in coronary artery disease

    Analysis charts “significant” growth of US TEER procedures since 2012

    AVS completes US$36 million Series B financing ahead of IVL US commercial launch

    EECP therapy results “promising” for ANOCA patients

    CHAMPION data show significant improvement in survival rates for heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction

    The Combo dual stent will be featured at JIM

    “Significant capability” reported for Enabler-C Catheter System for crossing coronary chronic total occlusions

    HeartWare can start enrolment for additional patient cohort in pivotal study

    Analyses provide “hard evidence” of benefit of intravascular imaging-guided PCI

    Global study shows widening disparity in mitral valve disease outcomes

    Scoreflex NC PTCA catheter gains FDA premarket approval

    Claret Medical submits application for FDA approval of its cerebral protection device

    Analysis shows “positive trend” with thinner strut stents in patients with small vessels

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

    Physio-Control launches new version of Lifenet

    Plethysmography test predicts risk for cardiovascular disease

    BBC Newsnight investigation of EXCEL prompts EACTS to reject 2018 European recommendations on left main disease

    TVT 2021: MitraClip reduces hospitalisation in patients with secondary MR and heart failure

    Cardinal Health launches molecular imaging collaboration center

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

    First patient enrolled in PROSPECT II study

    Long-term P2Y12 monotherapy after PCI “may be a promising strategy”

    RenalGuard significantly reduces risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in high-risk patients undergoing interventional procedures

    Elsevier announces the launch of Case: Cardiovascular Imaging Case Reports

    Cardionovum to launch Prolimus Biograde drug-eluting coronary stent system

    First patient enrolled in trial of Cysoni temporary pacing technology

    Volcano Corporation to acquire Sync-Rx

    Corvia completes randomisation in REDUCE LAP-HF II trial

    Promus Element and Promus Element Plus receive CE mark approval for labeling update to include three-month dual anti-platelet therapy

    Venus Medtech and Pi-Cardia to bring Leaflex catheter to Chinese market

    DeepQure receives IDE approval of extravascular renal denervation system to treat resistant hypertension

    TCT 2016: SENTINEL trial fails to meet overall primary efficacy endpoint but does in adjusted model

    Coronary artery stenting combined with minimally invasive valve surgery may be an alternative to CABG and valve surgery

    Next generation TriClip gains CE mark approval

    TCT 2016: Physicians discuss their positive experiences of using a metallic scaffold

    St Jude Medical’s implantable cardioverter defibrillators receive CE mark

    TCT Connect 2020: Primary PCI is preferable in COVID-19 positive patients with ST-Elevation

    Inappropriate restrictions on life saving technology in the UK

    First patient treated in study of PerQseal+ vessel closure device

    AHA 2016: Strong positive one-year data for Corvia Medical’s InterAtrial shunt device

    Freedom Solo demonstrates low mortality rate at one year

    Inspiron sirolimus eluting stent receives CE mark approval

    Combination of high-sensitive C-reactive protein with logistic EuroSCORE improves risk stratification in TAVI patients

    University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center participates in the CoreValve clinical trial

    InspireMD CGuard reports positive results at EuroPCR 2015

    Maquet Cardiohelp wins design awards

    Getinge Group and subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular sign agreement to acquire Atrium Medical

    impella in preventing heart failure in stemi patients

    FDA approves extended duration of use for Impella 5.0 and Impella LD heart pumps

    Health Canada grants approval for use of Pascal Precision to reduce significant, symptomatic MR

    FDA approves new device to improve symptoms in patients with advanced heart failure

    Mediterranean diet without low-fat element reduces cardiovascular events

    AngioDynamics appoints Eric Honroth as president and chief executive officer

    Positive results for Pantera Lux drug-eluting balloon in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients presented at TCT

    Ticagrelor monotherapy associated with a lower bleeding risk than standard DAPT after PCI

    AHA 2017: Novel transcatheter therapy for heart failure shows promise in sham-controlled trial

    CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial continues with first patient randomised in Covid-19 era

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

    Abbott launches Voyager NC coronary balloon catheter

    LEADERS two-year data: Biodegradable polymer technology is safe and effective

    ClearFlow awarded group purchasing agreement for the chest drainage products category with Premier

    Edwards Lifesciences issues an urgent field safety notice for Centera TAVI system

    Second USA minimally invasive Trialign procedure performed in Chicago

    New DAPT labelling approved for Watchman FLX device

    Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA

    SCAI 2023: Similar revascularisation rates seen with ticagrelor monotherapy and DAPT in TWILIGHT trial

    Gore acquires intellectual property of NMT Medical

    CABG “associated with favourable outcomes and increased long-term survival” among octogenarians

    RaySafe unveils new real-time dosimeter

    Self-Apposing stent has now been implanted more than 10,000 times

    Abiomed invests $15 million in Shockwave Medical

    EuroPCR 2019: Ultrathin stent demonstrates benefits in small vessels

    PCRLV 2016: Next-generation of Lotus TAVI receives CE mark

    Second phase of ASCENT ASD trial begins

    Stentys sirolimus-eluting stent confirms best-in-class performance at three years

    Self-expanding valves show good haemodynamic performance in small annuli

    Cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stents show lowest thrombosis rates at two years

    PROMPT-STEMI trial gets green light to begin

    “Positive outlook” for transcatheter edge-to-edge treatment of mitral regurgitation

    HOST-IDEA sub-analysis uncovers differences in ultrathin stent platforms

    Sorin announces enrolment completion for the Perceval IDE US study

    EuroPCR 2022: Studies underscore potential of renal denervation as an adjunctive therapy for hypertension

    Abiomed receives CE mark for Impella Catheter-Deployed Ventricular Assist Device

    UK-wide randomised trial reports non-inferiority of TAVI to SAVR for all-cause mortality at one year

    Early treatment with Helix system improves ejection fraction and symptoms

    Proximo Medical and Coala Life announce partnership for US markets

    Guidelines for cardiovascular disease often based on weaker evidence

    CardioFlux imaging system granted Breakthough Device Designation

    First US commercial cases performed with ShortCut leaflet modification device

    Survival benefit of early intervention in non-STEMI patients is independent of other factors

    Scientists report on novel method for extending the life of implantable devices in situ

    coronary artery bypass

    Meta-analysis supports use of all-cause mortality in PCI versus CABG trials

    TCT 2025: “Site-less” trial opens window on prevalence of heart valve disease across USA

    viz series d

    Viz.ai raises US$100 million in Series D funding to expand AI technologies

    Twitter “may be useful” for researching how general public discuss cardiovascular disease

    Medtronic stops sale of its HVAD system

    ACCESS-MANTA registry to assess use of Manta vascular closure device in TAVI procedures

    TCT 2016: Boston Scientific announces scheduled presentations

    PCR e-Course 2020: Evolut Low-Risk trial confirms TAVI is non-inferior to surgery, and establishes it is cost-effective

    PCR LV 2018: One-year results of VIVA confirm safety and efficacy of valve-in-valve procedures with CoreValve

    MitraClip EVEREST registry results positive at TCT

    US FDA clears Elucid’s PlaqueIQ imaging analysis software

    New data reinforces safety profile of Xience V

    First-in-human results with Mirus Siegel TAVI valve presented at New York Valves 2024

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

    Happiness has no direct effect on mortality

    ACC issues clinical guidance on cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19

    FDA gives IDE approval to Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology for TAVI study

    Alvimedica launches Cre8 46mm

    Handheld ECG device scoops CX 2023 Innovation Showcase prize

    ACC 2023: Large bore mechanical thrombectomy reduces adverse outcomes in high-risk PE patients

    Favourable outcomes at one-year with TAVI device for aortic regurgitation

    What is the future of cardiovascular surgery?

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

    Medtronic launches Impact education and development programme in Europe, Middle East & Africa

    First patient treated in US trial of renal pelvic denervation technology

    Study to investigate if renal denervation can provide benefits beyond lowering blood pressure

    SAFEPASS 2 clinical study of the Emboliner embolic protection catheter

    Emboline secures funding to support launch of embolic protection system

    FDA issues update on reducing the risk of patient infections during cardiac surgery

    Lankenau Heart Institute and Philips announced integrated cardiovascular solutions partnership

    ACC partners with Amgen and Veradigm on TRANSFORM: ACS study

    US FDA issues Class I recall for 8040 Leonhard Lang multifunction defibrillation electrodes

    First Revivent transcatheter ventricular enhancement procedure for ischaemic cardiomyopathy performed in The Netherlands

    REVA reaches target patient enrolment in FANTOM II trial

    ESC 2016: Low socioeconomic status associated with higher risk of second heart attack or stroke

    TAVI or surgical valve replacement “similarly effective” in men and women

    Philips and Salesforce.com announce a strategic alliance

    GulfPCR-GIM 2014

    Philips expands cardiovascular ultrasound portfolio with Affiniti CVx

    ESC 2018: Non-atherosclerotic spontaneous coronary artery dissection predominantly affects young to middle-aged women

    ACC 2023: Equivalent recovery times shown between minimally invasive and conventional surgery for mitral valve repair

    First patient in Japan treated with Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist

    Non-invasive screening system “actively detects elevated LV end-diastolic pressure”

    EACTS2016: World’s first heart valve that “enables cardiovascular restoration” successfully implanted in three children

    BioMatrix Flex improves long-term clinical outcomes, LEADERS trial shows

    Toshiba’s Aquilion Lightning CT with more powerful generator receives FDA clearance

    ESC 2018: Siemens Healthineers showcase Magnetom Sola Cardiovascular Edition

    Humacyte files for investigational use of tissue engineered vessel in CABG

    TCT 2021: CHOICE-CLOSURE finds higher rate of access-related vascular complications in plug-based closure strategy post-TAVI

    Study suggests alternatives to BMI for predicting risk of cardiovascular disease

    First patients enrolled in study of pulsatile IVL in coronary artery disease

    Coffee shops and cash machines ideal locations for lifesaving automated external defibrillators

    NICE releases guidance to use hypothermia as a treatment option after cardiac arrest

    COMPASS study of rivaroxaban to end early for efficacy

    Societies publish initial findings of NACMI registry of STEMI patients with COVID-19

    Lotus Edge becomes third TAVI device on US market

    Medtronic TAVI platforms gain CE mark for expanded redo TAVI indication

    Medtronic begins pilot study as part of SPYRAL HTN clinical programme for renal denervation in hypertension patients

    EXCEL leadership refute BBC Newsnight claims in 3,500-word document

    CRT 2025: SCAAR analysis shows comparable outcomes between Prevail and other DCBs

    US FDA approval for Abiomed’s Breethe OXY-1 system

    First patient enrolled in Gore Septal Occluder clinical study for atrial septal defect

    “Promising” early data shared on alternatives to paclitaxel DCBs at TCT 2021

    ORBIT II coronary data to be presented at 2014 Cardiovascular Research Technologies Conference

    AtriCure’s launches EnCompass clamp in Europe

    Bioengineered stent safe and effective in cases where prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy is not advisable

    Pacemaker implantation after TAVI does not increase risk of all-cause mortality

    Open Stent Solution closes €2.5 funding round

    paclitaxel

    Meta-analysis finds a higher risk of death in the long term when paclitaxel-coated devices are used in the leg

    Six month clinical outcomes of supralimus-sirolimus-eluting stent presented at EuroPCR

    HighLife Clarity mitral heart valve gains CE mark

    For heart failure patients, risk of in-hospital death has decreased; readmission rate has increased

    Biotectix announces licensing agreement with Acutus Medical for the use of Amplicoat on cardiac catheters

    TEER non-inferior to surgery in MATTERHORN trial but dividing lines remain

    ESC 2024: Invasive strategy does not reduce risk of cardiovascular death or non-fatal MI in older NSTEMI patients

    Approval granted to commence study of renal pelvis denervation system

    Medtronic executive Shields appointed CEO at Versa Vascular

    CorFlow Therapeutics gains US FDA approval for IDE trial

    Study finds reasons for hospital-level variations in bleeding post-angioplasty remain unclear

    Robotic system “brings transcervical aortic valve replacement a step closer”

    Fresenius Medical Care acquires Xenios AG

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

    Restore Medical announces preliminary results from first-in-human use of ContraBand

    Tria polymer mitral valve gains Indian CDSCO approval

    PCR Valves: Eight-year findings of NOTION I trial show comparable rates of mortality and stroke for TAVI and surgical valve replacement

    Two-year HORIZONS-AMI data continue to show superior efficacy for Taxus Express and bivalirudin in heart attack patients

    Precommercialisation of Serpentis drug-eluting stent announced

    virtual stroke care

    Carta Healthcare’s AI software certified for use in CathPCI Registry

    Restore EF study “shows heart function, symptom improvements” for high-risk PCI patients supported by Impella

    Abbott’s Esprit BTK scaffold system given US FDA approval for CLTI treatment

    Abbott’s Xience V approved in Japan

    Acarix announces start of multicentre trial for handheld CADScor system

    Efforts needed to improve cardiovascular research in Africa

    Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients linked with higher death rate

    Abbott announces the FDA approval and US launch of its next-generation Xience Xpedition drug-eluting stent system

    Miracor receives Austrian funding to begin RAMSES clinical trial of its Picso system for acute coronary syndrome patients

    SentreHEART elects Richard Ferrari to board of directors

    SCAI offers guidance on alternate access for TAVI

    First implant of ChordArt TMVR system completed

    New lifetime risk measure to predict heart disease

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of certain Neovasc assets

    Rehab programme after myocardial infarction helps to reduce death

    Opsens files 510(k) submission to US FDA for TAVI guidewire

    Hospitalised COVID-19 patients at risk of developing heart failure

    Resolute maintains sustained efficacy and safety in long-term follow-up

    AHA 2016: Mortality rate with FFR-guided treatment of multivessel disease is unexpectedly high

    CHAMPION-AF analysis shows consistent results for LAAC across age groups

    Medtronic launches VitalFlow ECMO system

    US societies call for greater protection against radiation in cath labs

    US blood pressure guidelines bump up recommendation for renal denervation

    ESC 2022: Timing of antihypertensive medication “makes no difference” to cardiovascular outcomes

    Alvimedica gains CE mark approval for Fluydo NC balloon catheter

    CRT 2024: SAFE-MCS finds reduction in bleeding for high-risk PCI patients with bleed monitoring system

    UK government confirms indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices

    CE mark granted to InSeal Medical for InClosure vascular closure device

    patient deaths are under reported said Rita Redberg

    Device deaths are under reported, says research letter

    Carmat sets date for resumption of implants of artificial heart system

    First patient treated with CardiAmp cell therapy for ischaemic heart failure in Phase III trial

    CRT 2019: Evolut R superior to surgery at one year in intermediate-risk patients

    Xience Prime and Xience V drug-eluting stents receive CE mark indication for minimum three-month duration of dual anti-platelet therapy

    Edward Lifesciences to acquire Valtech

    First patients treated in TRICURE EFS study of Topaz tricuspid heart valve replacement system

    US FDA approves SUPPORT II trial of pVAD system for high-risk PCI

    Aortic regurgitation measurement based on X-ray imaging receives 510(k) clearance

    Lotus TAVI device implanted for the first time in Europe

    Fantom II trial to include more complex cases

    STS 2021: Study of Impella 5.5 reports 79% survival rate at explant

    St Jude Medical launches EnligHTN Renal Denervation System at EuroPCR

    New survey will explore international barriers to adopting TAVI

    Biotronik’s scaffold is now approved for use in Europe

    BIOPATTERN trial seeks precision approach to coronary artery disease treatment

    US FDA approves ENGULF US pivotal trial of Hēlo thrombectomy system

    Cardiothoracic surgeons are “extremely satisfied” with their jobs

    Medtronic announces plans for head-to-head TAVI device study

    CRT 2026: Late-breaking data highlight growing adoption of angiography-derived fractional flow reserve

    Philips iFR Coregistration SyncVision

    Royal Philips announces start of DEFINE GPS study

    Tria

    Foldax receives US FDA approval to expand clinical study of novel biopolymer aortic heart valve

    SYMPHONY-PE analysis finds early thrombectomy improves recovery in intermediate-risk PE

    Robotically-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention feasible in complex cases

    ISAR-LEFT MAIN 2: Second generation drug-eluting stents safe and effective for left main coronary artery lesions

    EuroPCR 2023: Robocath launches new robotic PCI platform

    ACIST launches RXi rapid exchange fractional flow reserve system

    First patient enrolled in new study of abbreviated DAPT post-stent in high bleeding risk patients

    Superiority of bivalirudin over heparin questioned

    PCR London Valves: Two-year GALILEO data show comparable outcomes for TAVI with self-expanding or balloon-expandable valves according to physician discretion

    Medtronic releases DxTerity diagnostic catheters and transradial approach tool

    Statins associated with improved heart structure and function

    Increased risk of death is not associated with same-day discharge after elective PCI

    ACC.25: Studies evaluate aortic stenosis referral and detection

    Catheter-based ultrasound technology lower resistant hypertension, SOUND ITV study shows

    Sunshine Heart to focus on neuromodulation for heart failure

    Gore buys transcatheter mitral chordal repair technology

    NeoChord announces completion of first-in-human case with NeXus TMVr technology

    COVID-19: NCDR Chest Pain-MI, CathPCI registries to review effect of virus on heart disease patients

    FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Taxus Liberte Long Stent

    EuroPCR 2017: ABSORB China and ABSORB show both comparable safety and efficacy to Xience at three years.

    Poll highlights rising concern for radiation exposure among interventionists

    Improving processes and outcome performance measures may be more be relevant than “arbitrary” PCI operator volume recommendations

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

    Ticagrelor cost-effective versus generic clopidogrel

    ElectroWire Medical receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for LightningWire transseptal puncture system

    Neurescue device receives CE mark for treating non-shockable cardiac arrest

    RE-ALIGN trial to start evaluation of dabigatran etexilate in patients with mechanical heart valves

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

    Favourable MitraClip trial data from initial presented at ACC 2015

    Complete revascularisation achieved in one quarter of patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock

    CryoLife acquires Ascyrus Medical

    Early valve replacement falls short in EVOLVED trial

    OrbusNeich announces enrolment of first patient in China Recovery Study

    LivaNova to buy TandemLife

    Volcano announces limited market release of SyncVision

    Twelve-month ENERGY registry results presented at EuroPCR

    No firm conclusions about HDL cholesterol can be drawn from JUPITER sub-analysis

    Analysis of ADAPT-DES registry grades risk of stent thrombosis after PCI

    THT 2025: MODERATO II study demonstrates improved echo markers of diastolic dysfunction through AVIM therapy

    MedAlliance announces first patient enrolment in SELUTION DeNovo study

    ESC 2025 hears long-term data from DANGER-SHOCK trial

    ESC 2022: FRAME-AMI sheds light on best strategy for selecting non-infarct lesions for PCI

    First patient treated in US pivotal trial of cerebral protection device

    Vaccine myocarditis risk “far outweighed” by COVID-19 infection

    TCT 2021: Philips to showcase developments in its interventional portfolio

    TCT 2016: Women and minorities have a significantly higher risk of death after PCI than white men

    SCAI, SIR, SVS jointly publish proceedings from multispecialty peripheral IVUS roundtable

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

    TCT 2018: LEADERS FREE II confirm favourable results for BioFreedom

    Terumo’s dual view coronary imaging system gets first US use

    Latest-generation Abbott LAA occluder gains CE mark

    Paradise renal denervation system available in Japan

    Enrolment concludes in randomised multicentre Synergy coronary stent trial

    Venus Medtech buys InterValve

    Bayer receives positive CHMP opinion for rivaroxaban for patients with coronary artery disease

    Fixed-dose treatment Sevikar superior to combination of perindopril and amlodipine

    MicroPort completes patient enrolment of VitaFlow pre-market clinical trial

    TCT 2023: Agent DCB shows superiority to conventional balloon angioplasty for target-lesion failure in US randomised trial

    Abiomed completes first stage in early feasibility study of ECP heart pump

    US physicians “among nation’s first” to implant neurostimulator technology for advanced heart failure

    SCAI publishes radiation safety programme principles for cardiac catheterisation labs

    TransMedics Organ Care System used to perform the world’s first series of adult human heart transplants from donors after circulatory death

    V-Wave closes US$98 million financing round

    Benefits with TAVI increase at two years in inoperable patients

    Rapiscan (regadenoson) is launched in the United Kingdom

    Cardiovascular Systems enrols first subject in ECLIPSE coronary clinical trial

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

    SCAI 2025: Novel leaflet modification technique shows promise in reducing LVOT obstruction in mitral valve replacement

    Atraverse closes US$29 million to boost commercialisation of Hotwire transseptal access technology

    Comparative study reports favourable outcomes for VasoStat haemostasis device

    Australian government offers grant support to artificial heart programme

    RADIANCE-II renal denervation trial completes enrolment

    Endovascular Engineering receives two US FDA 510(k) clearances for PE thrombectomy devices

    Xeltis secures additional €12.5 million from European Innovation Council

    PERTs improve outcomes but “magic formula” does not exist, LINC audience hears

    Promus Element stent demonstrates long-term safety and effectiveness in PLATINUM Small Vessel study

    Edwards’ Pascal Precision transcatheter valve repair system receives FDA approval for degenerative mitral regurgitation

    heart attack

    New partnership aims to develop platform for treating heart failure

    Meta-analysis supports transaortic approach in TAVI

    ACC 2024: AEDs used in a small number of cardiac arrest cases, despite proximity

    Philips launch next-generation, image-guided therapy platform to enhance patient care and optimise lab productivity

    Investors express confidence in Emblok embolic protection catheter with US$5m financing

    ESC 2017: Case builds for dropping aspirin from triple therapy in atrial fibrillation patients post PCI

    SYNTAX analysis favours PCI in many patients

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

    Metallic bioresorbable scaffold “can be considered as an alternative” to polymeric scaffolds

    ESC appoints Jean-François Riffaud as CEO

    Blood test may predict heart, kidney risk for those with type 2 diabetes

    Vexev secures funding to advance US commercialisation of VxWave

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

    “Worrisome” rise in cardiovascular disease predicted out to 2060

    Cardiac Dimensions receives Australian regulatory approval for its Carillon mitral contour system

    US FDA approves Cardioform septal occluder for PFO closure to prevent recurrent ischaemic stroke

    Clinical results of Chocolate Heart drug-coated coronary balloon announced by QT Vascular

    ESC 2022: REVIVED data show PCI does not benefit patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

    Lower risk of death and heart attack with drug-eluting stents

    Surgeons perform historic second transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human

    REVA releases initial clinical results for Fantom scaffold

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

    Tria

    Foldax commences clinical study of Tria surgical aortic valve in India

    Cerenovus and Biosense Webster among brands newly incorporated into Johnson & Johnson MedTech

    FDA expands label indication for PleuraFlow to reduce retained blood

    Arterys receives US FDA clearance for cardio imaging analytics software

    New ACC/AHA report outlines 10 measures for the prevention of sudden cardiac death

    First participants enrolled in dabigatran study of AF patients undergoing PCI

    First patients treated in clinical study using the Vessix V2 Renal Denervation System

    PICSO system has potential to improve myocardial recovery after PCI

    Admedus expands distribution agreement with Coroneo

    PARTNER B confirms benefits of TAVI in inoperable patients over three years

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    Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of March 2021

    Women cardiologists specialise in different areas, and are paid less, than men

    Zotarolimus-eluting stent successfully treats long lesions and small vessels in multiple studies

    Pivotal study of ShortCut leaflet splitting device completes enrolment

    EACTS 2020: surgeons told to be wary of “creeping” rise of TAVI

    Hormone therapy linked to heart fat and hard arteries

    complete-revascularisation

    ESC 2019: Complete revascularisation superior to culprit lesion-only PCI in STEMI and multivessel CAD irrespective of timing of intervention

    BioCardia and CellProThera to partner for clinical trial and marketing in Singapore of early stem cell therapy

    Surgeons complete clinical trial on novel two-part heart valve

    VISION study concludes troponin is a benchmark for cardiac surgery risk

    Research associates sudden cardiac death and a thin placenta at birth

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan releases early TRIOMPHE IDE study results at STS 2024

    “We all need the strength” to challenge unacceptable behaviour

    Protaryx Medical receives US FDA clearance for proprietary transseptal puncture device

    Abbott announces CE mark for advancement of Absorb stent system for heart disease

    Death rate decreases following hospitalisation for heart attack

    St Jude Medical completes acquisition of LightLab Imaging

    Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve shows positive clinical outcomes in real-world study

    ControlRad Select imaging system gains FDA market clearance

    CMS creates new MS-DRG codes and payments for coronary IVL

    The Medicines Company advances clinical development of investigational PCSK9 synthesis inhibitor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

    ESC 2016: Bare metal stents inferior to drug-eluting stents for saphenous vein graft PCI at three years

    Cardiovascular Research Foundation to launch structural heart disease journal

    Decreased ACE2 levels found in ageing and cardiovascular disease can increase likelihood of severe COVID-19

    US FDA grant premarket approval to Manta vascular closure device

    American College of Physicians recommends prescription drug pricing changes

    Woman patient

    Myocardial infarction patients taken directly to heart centres have better long-term survival

    Lesion preparation with scoring balloon may improve performance of drug-coated balloons in managing in-stent restenosis

    AI

    ECG-AI algorithm for early identification of amyloidosis gains US FDA breakthrough designation

    EuroPCR 2025: All-female coronary IVL trial reports positive outcomes at 30 days

    Death rates after CABG and other surgeries “similar” regardless of patient-surgeon gender concordance

    E2 shares positive initial results from use of Hēlo system for acute sub-massive pulmonary embolism treatment

    Magnesium Elektron and Biotronik develop bioresorbable magnesium coronary scaffold

    Echocardiographers face “under-recognised” radiation exposure risk in the cath lab

    Edwards Lifesciences launch US trial of Sapien 3 TAVI device in intermediate risk patients

    TCT Connect 2020: Acurate neo fails to meet non-inferiority compared to Evolut in SCOPE II trial

    BACKBEAT trial of AVIM therapy exceeds enrolment goal

    New analysis evaluated impact of genetic variation on response to prasugrel

    Two-year follow-up of Symplicity HTN-1 data confirms significant and sustained blood pressure reduction in expanded cohort of patients

    TCT 2016: Breakfast symposium to explore robotic therapy in interventional cardiology

    NICE issues interim ACD recommending Xarelto (rivaroxaban) 2.5mg as an option for secondary prevention in ACS

    UK’s NICE recommends implantable device for remote heart failure monitoring

    BioVentrix now has 2018 NUB Reimbursement Status 1 in Germany for its Revivent TC system

    Rebel platinum chromium coronary stent system gets CE mark approval

    First patients treated in TRIUMPH pivotal trial of prosthetic tricuspid valve

    Boston Scientific begins enrolment in NECTAR-HF clinical trial

    Depression increases death risk in coronary stent patients

    Left atrial appendage closure associated with a decreased stroke risk in AF patients

    Custom-designed vascular training model now available at events

    CE mark approval expands patient group for Portico TAVI system

    OrbusNeich’s new generation coronary balloons showcased at GulfPCR-GIM 2015

    Douglas Drachman named as next vice chair of American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session

    PRECISE study shows robotically enhanced PCI is safe and feasible

    Gentuity HF-OCT imaging system receives FDA clearance

    EU patients enrolled in REVERSE-IT trial of bentracimab for reversal of antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor

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

    CardioFlow’s second-generation TAVI system gains CE-MDR certification

    CE mark for new Symplicity system

    TCT 2019: Acurate neo does not meet non-inferiority compared to Sapien 3

    Teleflex announce acquisition of Biotronik’s Vascular Intervention business

    COVID-19: Edwards pauses enrolment in mitral and tricuspid trials to allow hospitals to focus on virus

    BioCardia gets FDA clearance for catheter to guide Helix delivery system

    TCT 2021: Five-year SURTAVI data show comparable performance for TAVI and SAVR on mortality, stroke

    Larger version of Axxess stent now available

    First report gives insight on impact of COVID-19 in heart transplant patients

    FDA recommends approval of Edwards Sapien transcatheter valve

    Thoratec announces start of SHIELD II US clinical trial

    SCAI 2025: Stenting “improves long-term survival” for patients undergoing CTO PCI

    Women and black patients less likely to receive catheter-based treatment for pulmonary embolism

    New renal denervation systems unveiled at EuroPCR

    ESC 2016: First head-to-head comparisons of prasugrel and ticagrelor shows no significant differences

    TCT 2022: Pascal non-inferior to MitraClip in head-to-head trial in degenerative MR patients

    Vascade vascular and venous closure devices gain CE mark

    Device reduces volume of radiographic dye in patients at risk of developing acute kidney injury

    First transcatheter valve cases in Japan performed with Edwards Sapien valve

    Zoll Medical acquires TherOx

    STS 2024: Data show shift in the proportion of patients under 60 receiving TAVI instead of SAVR

    Corindus appoints Campbell Rogers to its Board of Directors

    Keystone Heart announces first case using TriGUARD 3 CEP device

    Radial access used less than femoral approach for emergency angioplasty

    Global Genomics Group completes patient enrolment of discovery cohort in GLOBAL study ahead of schedule

    Maquet receives FDA clearance for Mega, the world’s first 8F 50cc intra-aortic balloon catheter

    New enhanced contrast-monitoring technology introduced at TCT

    Surprising trends in cause of long-term death after percutaneous coronary intervention

    Women less likely to receive basic life support for cardiac arrest from public

    Toshiba’s Aquilion RXL receives FDA clearance

    US FDA approves coronary indication for ReFlow’s Wingman

    Abbott’s Navitor Vision TAVI valve rolled out in UK and Ireland

    Resolute Onyx matches Orsiro at two years in all-comers’ patients

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

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    Mortality drops for acute type A aortic dissection, still high for patients not receiving surgery

    European Society of Cardiology publishes special collection on eHealth revolution

    Ziehm Imaging wins Gold Stevie Winner at the International Business Awards

    Cold-stored platelets may expand options for addressing bleeding during cardiac surgery

    ACC and SVS Join Forces on Single Vascular Registry

    Second US FDA breakthrough device designation granted to CytoSorbents’ DrugSorb-ATR

    Medtronic acquires Cardiocom

    Abbott initiates randomised trial in Japan to evaluate bioresorbable vascular scaffold

    Argon Medical enrols first patient in CLEAN-PE study

    MitraClip approved for use in the USA

    Better preventative care could reduce coronary deaths in Europe

    Heart attack patients with cardiogenic shock fair well from 60 days post-discharge

    Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system granted US FDA approval for hypertension treatment

    Sentinel becomes first cerebral protection device to receive FDA approval

    Machine learning predicts 10-year risk of death in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease 

    Edwards’ Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia valve gets European launch

    US FDA approves PK Papyrus stent for coronary perforations

    Global Cardiovascular Awards return in 2025

    ESC 2021: Abbott’s Amulet occluder shows promise against Watchman device in AF treatment

    AI-based ECG technology may improve aortic stenosis mortality prediction

    Ancora Heart secures US$80 million in financing

    ESC 2019: Abiomed launches Impella SmartAssist platform

    ESC 2021: Family history outweighed by lifestyle choices in study of premature heart attacks

    ESC 2026: Coronary clot retriever shown to reduce infarct size in STEMI patients with large thrombus burden

    STS 2021: Study identifies significant gender disparities in CABG

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

    TVT 2021: 3M study suggests minimalist TAVI is safe, leads to “substantial” cost savings

    Coronary artery bypass grafting better than percutaneous coronary intervention, five-year comparative registry shows

    Juventas Therapeutics completes enrolment of phase I/II RETRO-HF trial

    Unfilled prescriptions for PCSK9 inhibitors lead to higher rates of cardiovascular events

    Sinomed announces the first commercial implantation and European launch of the HT Supreme DES

    Two-year ORBIT II coronary data and long-term economic data presented at SCAI 2015

    Pantera Lux Paclitaxel Releasing Balloon is launched during the EuroPCR meeting

    Corindus Vascular Robotics receives North American New Product Innovation Award in interventional cardiology

    Carillon mitral contour system gains EU MDR certification

    Following dietary recommendations leads to modest heart health improvements

    Cardiac Implants announces successful adjustment procedure using its Tri-Ring device to treat TR

    Randal J Thomas looks to home-based cardiac rehabilitation

    USA needs to put greater emphasis on home-based cardiac rehabilitation

    CAPTURE-1 study of EmStop embolic protection system concludes

    No difference in event rates for secondary access strategies during TAVI

    COVID-19 patients at greater risk of death after cardiac arrest

    Simpson Interventions announces US FDA regulatory milestones

    Philips expands cardiac ultrasound portfolio

    Vascular Solutions receive FDA clearance for its Fluent inflation device

    Pioneering heart operation performed for the first time in Leicester

    Abbott completes enrolment of randomised clinical trials for Absorb

    Medicure files application for new tirofiban hydrochloride product format

    Funding secured to accelerate study of mitral posterior leaflet management system

    Sorin to manufacture components for TAVI valve

    No sex difference seen in outcomes for transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention

    BIBA Research’s fourth quarter 2008 report confirms recovery of drug-eluting stent use

    SELUTION DeNovo subanalysis hints at benefit for balloon-based strategy in high bleeding risk patients

    Stress cardiac MRI has excellent prognostic value

    Heart bleeds associated with severity of heart failure

    Genous stent safe with very short-term dual antiplatelet therapy

    TAVI costs comparable to surgery in low-risk patients, Canadian researchers conclude

    Librexia ACS trial of factor Xia inhibitor in ACS patients ended early

    SPARX trial to compare paclitaxel DCBs to stenting in complex coronary disease

    Virtual ACC: High success rate for TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis patients

    Admedus’ announces favourable five-year outcomes for its CardioCel bioscaffold

    First patient treated in trial of multi-organ denervation for uncontrolled hypertension

    TCT 2016: ILUMEN III shows some advantages with OCT

    One-year clinical data from European trial shows consistent, compelling positive results for patients treated with minimally invasive device for heart failure

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

    Brian Brogie names as new vice president of manufacturing and facilities at SynCardia

    HeartFlow announces enrolment of first three patients in FUSION trial

    Abbott receives CE mark for Aveir dual chamber leadless pacemaker system

    Women “underrepresented” in heart failure studies

    Corus CAD test outperforms myocardial perfusion imaging in new study

    New heart disease and stroke risk estimator App now available

    Another blow for renal denervation as Covidien ends OneShot renal denervation programme

    Woman patient

    Heart failure patient and clinician risk perceptions differ drastically

    SCAI 2025: Early TAVI “should be preferred to clinical surveillance in all age groups”

    Stephan Windecker (left) presents one-year outcomes from the TRISCEND study

    TRISCEND trial reports one-year outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation

    Enrolment complete in BIOSTEMI study

    PCR London Valves 2019: TRILUMINATE shows safety and efficacy of TriClip maintained at one year

    New imaging tool launched to aid coronary interventions

    Advance CS coronary sinus infusion catheter used for the first time

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

    SCAI 2020: Telemedicine could be used offer remote guidance to STEMI patients

    SynCardia total artificial heart with SynHall valves receives CE mark approval

    Non-invasive FFR superior to CT angiography for diagnosis of lesion-specific ischaemia

    Biosensors announces appointment of new CEO

    Risk of cardiovascular events and death minimised by greater reduction of blood pressure than current guidelines recommended

    COVID-19: BHF and NIHR work together to understand why cardiovascular increases risk of virus

    CROWN-MV trial of Abbott’s Cephea mitral valve system commences

    Tricuspid annular dilatation predicts mortality in aortic stenosis patients undergoing TAVI

    Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave Medical

    Winrevair given US FDA approval for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

    Merit Medical Systems launches the Prelude Snap splittable sheath introducer

    Landmark Medtronic CoreValve US clinical trial begins

    Opsens receives clearance to sell FFR products in the USA

    ultrasound device

    Non-invasive wearable ultrasound sensor shown to provide mobile cardiac imaging

    PARADIGM trial of DurAVR TAVI valve gets US FDA green light

    Heart Research UK award £250,000 to researchers developing AI test for coronary heart disease

    Surgery master class offers the opportunity to receive bypass surgery technique training

    DAPT

    Terumo signs to acquire St Jude Medical and Abbott’s vascular closure business

    AHA issues oxygenation and ventilation guidance for healthcare providers

    PCR announce dates for its online course

    COVID-19 puts a spotlight on the need for investment in resources for cardiac surgery

    Scoreflex coronary dilatation catheter associated with less in-stent late loss

    Vagus nerve stimulation therapy for heart failure patients shows positive results at 24 months

    Direct Flow Medical appoints Mary Edwards as vice president of regulatory and clinical affairs

    Medtronic Canada completes end-to-end remotely-guided TAVI procedure

    AngelMed launches its Guardian device in the USA

    AstraZeneca receives EU approval for heart failure drug Forxiga

    Edwards Lifesciences’ Mitris Resilia valve receives CE mark for mitral replacement surgeries

    OrbusNeich launches its Azule Cobalt Chromium stent

    TCT 2022: No difference in rates of post-TAVI stroke seen with cerebral embolic protection device in PROTECTED TAVR

    Shockwave Medical to bring IVL to the Chinese market

    Guidelines recognise potential role for earlier endovascular treatment of uncomplicated type B aortic dissection

    PCR London Valves 2024: Live cases at cardiology conferences “do not compromise patient safety”

    CE mark for 2.5mm Fantom Encore bioresorbable scaffold

    JACC reports on first-in-human transcatheter tricuspid repair

    Confounders can partly explain obesity paradox in STEMI patients

    TCT 2016: Pivotal trial on cerebral protection device to be presented as a late-breaker

    Modifying procedural technique during TAVI may lower radiation exposure to patients

    HeartWare announces first human implants of the MVAD System in CE mark trial

    JUPITER: reduced events in patients with low LDL, raised CRP

    Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale reduces migraine with aura days

    Projected rise in aortic valve-in-valve procedures prompts interest in leaflet splitting device

    STS 2021: Five-year COMMENCE results favour Resilia tissue aortic valve

    CardioKinetix claims positive results in study using percutaneous ventricular restoration

    “Virtual contrast agent” could offer benefit in cardiac MRI assessment

    AI

    Algorithm predicts heart failure hospitalisations

    Caption Health gains FDA approval for updates to its cardiac AI system

    Cangrelor significantly reduces ischaemic events compared with clopidogrel

    NICE recommends use of Brilique (ticagrelor) in patients who have had a heart attack or episode of unstable angina

    First patient treated with VeriSight Pro 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter

    TVT 2022: Late-breaking data point to favourable haemodynamic performance of latest-generation TAVI device

    Abbott receives FDA approval for Portico with FlexNav TAVI system

    ESC 2023: Risk of MI recurrence higher in patients who do not take daily aspirin

    Thoratec announces start of HeartMate PHP CE mark trial

    French doctors revise emergency plans to better deal with terrorism

    Clinical study of SavvyWire TAVI guidewire commences

    Study finds favourable delivery outcomes following bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement for women contemplating future pregnancy

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    Jupiter Endovascular reveals SPIRARE II post-hoc analysis for Vertex thrombectomy system

    heart attacks

    PICCOLETO IV trial investigating SAPT after DCB-PCI in high-risk population launches

    Virtual ACC: Genotype-guided therapy after PCI does not hit study target

    ProtEmbo cerebral protection system used for first time

    Nearly one in 10 US TAVI procedures is off label but results seem acceptable

    Cardionovum announces distribution network in 57 countries for its drug-eluting balloons and stents

    Corvia Medical InterAtrial shunt device receives CE mark

    Cardiovascular effects of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami: Incidence rises with the seismic peak

    Transcatheter Technologies introduces transfemoral Trinity TAVI system

    Adept launches Adducted Arm Scoop product for use during image-guided procedures

    First US procedure performed using ShortCut leaflet splitting device

    Pick up your free copy of Cardiovascular News at ESC

    BioVentrix Announces first interventional heart failure procedure for left ventricle volume reduction in a pre-clinical model

    Keith Dawkins appointed as chief medical officer at Shockwave Medical

    New study shows how changes in cardiac protein lead to heart failure

    TVT 2021: Outcomes in low-risk bicuspid and tricuspid TAVI patients similar at one year

    Transapical aortic valve replacement improves with experience

    AtriClip LAA exclusion system granted approval for marketing in China

    ESC 2024: Remote echocardiograms offer “relatively good diagnostic accuracy”

    First patient treated with PerQseal Elite vascular closure system

    The incremental costs of TAVI with CoreValve in high-risk patients are acceptable

    Append Medical completes transcatheter implant-free LAA occlusion procedures

    First experience of novel transseptal puncture device shared at STS 2025

    coronary artery bypass

    “Change in culture” needed to increase RCTs in cardiothoracic surgery

    COVID-19: LivaNova can modify indications of its cardiopulmonary products to help address virus

    HeartFlow announces merger agreement

    3D printing to support physician training and coronary device testing

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

    Cardiorentis initiates first-ever acute heart failure Phase III clinical trial designed to assess early treatment on cardiovascular mortality and symptoms

    Medtech incubator backs novel transcatheter implant for functional mitral regurgitation

    TCT Connect 2020: Durable polymer DES non-inferior to biodegradable polymer stents in ACS patients

    Study establishes safety and efficacy of ticagrelor monotherapy in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with Orsiro

    VOYAGER

    New VOYAGER PAD analysis confirms consistent benefit of low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin following lower extremity revascularisation

    First and only intravenous antiplatelet agent receives the CE mark

    Peritoneal hypothermia is feasible but does not reduce infarct size in STEMI patients

    High-sensitive test could more accurately predict risk of myocardial infarction in women

    CE mark for the FEops HEARTguide

    Breakthrough status for Medtronic’s Tyrx for use with ventricular assist devices

    Study to directly compare Orsiro with Xience in STEMI patients

    Omicron surge sees STS move 2022 annual meeting online

    First-in-human implant for TriMemo tricuspid annuloplasty technology

    Sinomed announces presentation of PIONEER III data at EuroPCR 2021

    STS 2024: STS elects its first female president

    Electronic notifications “improve timely evaluation of structural heart disease”

    Initial results from GARY registry released at ESC

    COBRA PzF stent demonstrates long-term safety at five years post-PCI

    Jack Lewin is the new president of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation

    EuroPCR 2021: Meta-analysis supports elective coronary revascularisation

    PCR e-Course 2020: Bicuspid TAVI is feasible, safe and efficient

    Biotronik launches Micro RX microcatheter to the US market

    MedAlliance gains CE mark approval for coronary Selution SLR balloon

    Patients and physicians need to work together to get high blood pressure under control, new survey suggests

    Baylis Medical Company to sell its cardiology business to Boston Scientific

    Diabetic patients benefit from the Genous Bio-engineered R stent

    TCT 2021: CABG “remains the treatment of choice” for complex, three-vessel coronary artery disease

    LifeVest

    Germany registry shows Zoll LifeVest wearable defibrillator to be safe and effective

    Surgery to reshape ventricle offers no added benefit over bypass graft

    Medtronic CoreValve System shows long-term efficacy and durability in pivotal trial

    HeartWare HVAD system receives US FDA approval

    NICE recommends prasugrel plus aspirin for acute coronary syndromes

    Drug-eluting stents are warranted for infarction

    First patient enrolled in study of integrated laser atherectomy and IVL catheter

    Cardiovascular robotics company secures €40 million series C financing round

    CRT 2025: Improved haemodynamics seen with supra-annular TAVI system at two years in SMART trial

    CREDIT II stent trial completes enrolment

    HRX digital health event moved to September 2022

    ReCor Medical receives IDE approval for RADIANCE-HTN hypertension clinical trial

    EuroPCR 2018: Two studies provide support for HeartFlow Analysis

    FDA approves revised labelling for Medtronic’s Evolut valve

    NICE should develop heart valve guidelines says Heart Valve Voice

    Approval allows use of single access Impella procedure across Europe

    Microbot Medical and Corewell Health announce telerobotics collaboration

    Svelte Medical awarded CE mark for its Direct RX stent

    Lars Søndergaard joins Abbott’s structural heart business

    Trevena completes phase 2a study of TRV027 in patients with advanced heart failure

    First patients treated in United States with OrbusNeich Teleport Microcatheter

    Average age and income of US cardiologists on the rise

    Royal Philips forms Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services

    Relief Cardiovascular closes financing round to fund first-in-human study

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

    Shockwave Medical and Genesis MedTech obtain regulatory approval in China for intravascular lithotripsy

    Too early to say that renal denervation is a failed therapy

    Ethnicity affects timing and access to cardiac care

    CeloNova appoints new president and CEO

    COVID-19 “lays the foundation for a digital shift in cardiovascular care”

    GAMEFILM registry expands to include retired NBA and NHL athletes

    High-risk surgery patients vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases

    B Wayne Johnson Named OrbusNeich president and chief executive officer

    Boston Scientific announces additional investment and right to acquire MValve Technologies

    Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of July 2022

    New smaller SynCardia Total Artificial Heart will expand therapy

    Enrolment completed in BIOADAPTOR trial of Dynamx coronary implant

    Medtronic ENDURANCE Supplemental trial of HVAD fails to meet primary endpoint

    Evolut Low Risk investigators probe increasing reintervention rate beyond six years

    CoreValve is now approved for valve-in-valve procedures in the USA

    Cardiovascular News’ top 10 stories of March 2023

    German court finds Medtronic infringes Edward Lifesciences’ patent

    First clinical research on the frequency and composition of embolic debris captured during TAVI published

    egnite and JenaValve partner to assess prevalence of aortic regurgitation in USA

    STS 2022: Large-scale analysis points toward positive outcomes in bicuspid aortic stenosis patients receiving surgery

    Small vessel BIOFLOW-II subgroup analyses demonstrate top performance of Orsiro

    Johnson & Johnson completes Abiomed acquisition

    LifeSignals receives US FDA clearance for the ECG Remote Monitoring Patch

    See the full shortlist for the Global Cardiovascular Awards

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    Cardiovascular News’ top 10 most popular stories of May 2021

    Long-term safety and efficacy of MiStent SES presented at CRT 2014

    Enrolment complete in CT imaging substudy of leaflet mobility with Sapien 3 in low-risk patients

    Thoratec receives conditional FDA approval for the SHILED II US clinical trial for HeartMate PHP

    TCT 2024 hears one-year results of TRAVEL II study of transcatheter tricuspid replacement system

    NICE recommends evolocumab for some patients at high risk of cardiovascular events

    CRT 2021: BIOSTEMI shows superiority of Orsiro stent to Xience for target lesion failure at two years

    PCR e-Course 2020: Two-year outcomes of deferred revascularisation based on FFR or iFR measurements “virtually identical”

    SynCardia’s 50cc total artificial heart receives two HUD designations from the FDA

    Philips launches DoseWise Portal radiation dose management software

    Creavo launches largest US study of its kind

    SCAI 2025: SAPT after TAVI should be considered “standard of care”

    Biotronik advances clinical evaluation of latest generation DREAMS scaffold

    MedAlliance granted “breakthrough device designation” from FDA for its sirolimus-coated balloon

    Pulse Biosciences files premarket US FDA 510(k) notification for its CellFX nsPFA cardiac clamp

    Jean-Claude Dubacher named chairman and CEO of B Braun Medical

    Infinitt North America to show new cardiology PACS solutions at ACC09

    Enrolment completed in BIOFLOW-V clinical study or Orsiro

    Third-generation renal denervation system by ReDy receives CE mark approval

    Platinum Chromium Taxus Element stent system is launched in Europe

    CX 2019 to host first-ever aortic and peripheral virtual reality live cases

    Second successful annuloplasty performed using Micro Interventional Devices minimally invasive technology

    EACTS 2024: Digital “prehabilitation” programme reduces adverse events after cardiac surgery

    Smartphone app uses can identify lung congestion in heart failure patients

    EuroPCR 2025: Three-year data available for Freesolve resorbable magnesium scaffold

    NICE issues FAD recommendation of Xarelto to reduce risk of secondary events in acute coronary syndrome

    Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring technologies to be featured at ESH 2013

    EnCorSQ Mitral Valve Repair System presented at the Mitral Days Heart Surgery Symposium

    Virtual ACC: Edoxaban non-inferior to warfarin for preventing thromboembolism after surgical bioprosthetic valve replacement

    DSM and SAT enter partnership to develop the first next-generation heart valve

    Combination therapy helped more patients reach combined targets for key lipid targets

    iVascular receives CE mark for Navitian microcatheter

    Terumo welcomes upgraded recommendation for radial access in revascularisation guidelines

    First patients treated with Laguna Tech’s Alpha and Zeta aortic valves

    CHOP physicians conduct first-in-human implant of MASA polymeric pulmonary valve

    Timing DAPT based on risk score may reduce risk of adverse events

    Longer CPR improves survival in both children and adults

    New AHA statement says symptoms of myocardial infarction may differ in women

    Meta-analysis supports DAPT de-escalation after PCI

    PRECLUDE study of Caisson TMVI system concludes

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    Abbott to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

    CE mark clearance for MediValve’s acWire guidewire

    First transcaval valve replacement procedure completed in Europe

    BTG buys Novate Medical

    BrightHeart gains US FDA clearance for AI ultrasound software for detecting congenital heart defects

    Comics may help patients to better understand coronary interventions

    ACC 2017: CardioMEMS HF system effective in reducing heart failure hospitalisations and cost of care

    Results of cuffless blood pressure monitor presented at AHA Hypertension Sessions

    Trial of siRNA therapy in coronary artery disease reports positive initial results

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

    PROMUS element stent approved for use in diabetic and heart attack patients in CE mark countries

    Medtronic launches Telescope guide extension catheter

    First implantations of RoseDoc tricuspid valve replacement system begin in India

    Protein reprogramming method might yield rich source of heart cells for cardiac repair

    SCAI 2021: Interim OPTIMIZE PRO results point to benefit for cusp overlap TAVI technique

    Tria

    Foldax acquires proprietary polymer patent family

    AHA 2018: Early invasive strategy without pretreatment significantly reduces recurrent ischaemic events in NSTE-ACS patients

    Virtue trial of sirolimus-eluting balloon enrols first patients

    SIS Medical to launch three innovative balloon catheters

    FDA clears EV1000 clinical monitoring platform

    HeartVista receives FDA clearance for use of its AI software on Siemens MRI scanners

    Successful use of SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart

    Presence of left bundle branch block significantly increases risk of pacemaker implantation after TAVI

    COVID-19: Heart Valve Voice US raises concerns about lack of patient input in recent guidance on restarting elective procedures

    TCT Connect 2020: PCI of non-flow-limiting vulnerable plaques is safe and enlarges follow-up lumen area

    1000th patient implanted with ACURATE TA

    All study endpoints met in DIRECT II

    ESC 2024

    ESC 2024 Congress live blog

    First patient enrolled in Hyper II study evaluating hybrid approach in long diffuse CAD

    Transverse Medical completes first patient series involving Point-Guard CEP device

    Edwards receives IDE for trial of heart valve tissue treatment platform

    US centres of TAVI excellence start to use newly approved Sentinel device

    J&J enters agreement to acquire Atraverse Medical

    Proximo Medical to partner with CeloNova Biosciences

    Cardiac Dimensions closes funding round to support US EMPOWER pivotal study

    First patient enrolled in RECOVER-AV trial of AlphaVac F18 system for treatment of acute PE

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

    ESC Congress 2020: Mavacamten improves heart function in HCM patients

    Diabetic PCI patients have a higher risk of stent failure without glycaemic control

    ESC 2023: Study assesses impact of using Heartflow FFRCT for diagnosing coronary artery disease

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

    St Jude Medical launches its three-dimensional vessel reconstruction technology in Japan

    Philips to showcase integrated cardiology solutions ESC Congress 2015

    KYOTO HEART shows benefits of valsartan

    CONFORMAL EFS results shared out to one year at TCT 2023

    Resolute drug-eluting stent delivers durable clinical outcomes through two years in major studies

    ESC 2021: Edoxaban shown to be noninferior to warfarin for adverse events after TAVI

    Pressing on abdomen helped to improve “STEMI” symptoms in rare case

    On-X Life prepares to sell On-X Plus 1.5 aortic heart valve in Europe

    Alexander J Denner appointed to The Medicines Company Board of Directors

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    Surmodics launches MetalPro direct-to-metal hydrophilic coatings for medical devices

    Blood pressure levels are unreliable predictors of mortality and cardiovascular events in very elderly patients

    Post-approval TAVI registry shows high rates of device success at one year

    FDA approval for Viola clampless proximal anastomosis device

    Scottish centres adopt on-screen system for endoscopic vessel harvesting

    Robotic PCI can now be used for radial access procedures in USA

    Medtronic receives approval to update Resolute Integrity DAPT labelling

    Moderate coffee consumption may be good for you

    ARIES trial shows LVAD patients who did not receive aspirin had fewer bleeding complications

    TCT 2022: Valentin Fuster receives career achievement award

    HRS 2023: SOLVE-CRT results “offer new hope for patients with hard-to-treat heart failure”

    SIS Medical announces publication of results of ISAR-CALC study for its high-pressure balloon catheter

    Physicians are more willing to tolerate uncertainty about coronary artery disease testing if risk of malpractice is less

    Bolus version of Aggrastat is now approved in the USA

    Expert consensus statement for treatment of cardio-oncology patients released by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

    Revivent transcatheter system receives Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA

    New CT scan may speed up heart disease diagnosis with less radiation

    Tria

    First-in-human use of Tria biopolymer heart valve completed

    TRANSFORM II study of sirolimus DCB completes patient enrolment

    ESC 2017: Post-TAVI clinical leaflet thrombosis is “infrequently reported” but is a serious adverse event

    MedAlliance launches Origin balloons for vessel preparation

    TCT 2024: Non-invasive ultrasound therapy device shows promise in calcific aortic stenosis

    Translumina acquires Blue Medical Devices

    ESC 2020 Congress: AF associated with long-term mortality in primary PCI patients regardless of LV function

    ACC.25: Bentracimab can reverse bleeding complications linked to ticagrelor

    Caladrius receives FDA regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation for its CD34+ Cell therapy for refractory angina

    Medtronic completes high risk patient enrolment in CoreValve US pivotal trial and gains FDA approval to study intermediate risk patients in SURTAVI trial

    Journal review finds gene therapy for subset of heart disease patients “highly warranted”

    PiCSO highlighted at TCT as novel therapy

    PCR LV 2018: Early discharge feasible for unselected TAVI patients

    Timing of cell therapy following heart attack does not influence left ventricular functional recovery

    Siemens delivers advanced cardiovascular CT training with the British Institute of Radiology

    Merit Medical partners with world-renown interventional cardiologist to deliver transradial course

    Novartis receives FDA approval for Valturna to treat high blood pressure

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    Merit Medical unveils PreludeSYNC EVO radial compression device

    Sapien 3

    TCT 2017: TAVI “should be the preferred strategy” for patients at intermediate-risk

    Infraredx to launch TVC Imaging System and TVC Muller Extended Bandwidth NIRS-IVUS Catheter at ACC 2015

    On-X Life Technologies receives approval for expanded labelling claim

    Study charts “inequities” in growth of TAVI in US hospitals

    Symplicity renal denervation system demonstrates significant and sustained blood pressure reduction out to three years

    Covidien announces launch of therapeutic device for treatment of resistant hypertension

    heart attack

    Eight-fold increased risk of heart attack seen in patients with subclinical obstructive coronary atherosclerosis

    US Department of Justice closes investigation into PLATO clinical trial for Brilinta

    Pioneering pig to human heart transplant heralded as a breakthrough

    SCAI announces recipients of early career grant scheme

    Evolut TAVI systems gain US FDA approval for redo-TAVI procedures

    Pitavastatin demonstrates sustained increases in HDL-C and offers atheroprotective benefits

    Johnson & Johnson to acquire V-Wave

    Study demonstrates concern for retained blood syndrome after heart surgery

    Long-term recovery for DES is confirmed

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