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Cardiovascular

Trial Begins for Evaluating Repeat Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

The study will evaluate long-term outcomes of Volta’s AI solution-supported ablation in recurrent-AF patients who failed previous ablation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 08.30.23

Cardiovascular

Argá Medtech Initiates Trial to Assess Effectiveness of CSE in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

The first 5 patients were successfully treated by Dr. Giorgi Papiashvili with support from Dr. Ante Anic, at the Healthycore Medical Center in Georgia.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 10.31.22

Cardiovascular

Cardiologs Shares Study Demonstrating the Capability of AI in Predicting Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiolog’s network outperformed ECG features previously shown to be predictive of AFib.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 06.22.22

Cardiovascular

EHRA2022: Royal Philips Showcases Innovative Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

Offers AF solutions across electrophysiology, cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction and ECG monitoring.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 04.04.22

Cardiovascular

Fitbit Announces Large-Scale Study to Identify Atrial Fibrillation

Study is part of a broader company effort to make health tools more accessible and reduce the risk of life-threatening events like stroke.

Business Wire 07.09.20

Cardiovascular

Abbott's TriClip Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair Gains CE Mark

The device is delivered to the "forgotten heart valve" through the femoral vein in the leg.

Abbott 04.09.20

Digital Health

Digital Defenders: COVID-19 Creates a Spotlight on Digital Health Tools

Digital health tools like telemedicine, AI algorithms, and connectivity are playing an increasingly important role in helping prevent and manage disease.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.20

Tubing & Extrusion

Pathways to Care: Tubing Technologies

Tubing is incorporated into a variety of medical technologies, which is why the demands on manufacturers of the components are increasing substantially.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 04.01.20

Cardiovascular

Remote Patient Monitoring is the Future of Cardiovascular Disease Management

Trends in non-wearable remote patient monitoring technology focus on digital and electronic stethoscopes, contact-free patient monitoring and portable devices.

IDTechEx 03.10.20

Cardiovascular

Patient Enrollment Completed in Trial for Suture Delivery Device

Study will determine whether AtriCure's LARIAT device can help reduce the incidence of recurrent Afib.

Business Wire 02.11.20

Neurological

Abbott's New Trial to Assess Therapy Option for People at Risk of Stroke

The CATALYST trial will examine Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet device compared to non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants.

Abbott 02.03.20

Cardiovascular

Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Portfolio of Defibrillators

Next-gen tech automatically adjusts to patient needs and offers heart failure diagnostic insights.

Globe Newswire 01.30.20

Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Eko's AFib and Heart Murmur Detection Algorithms

Converts the classic stethoscope into a powerful early detection tool.

Business Wire 01.28.20

Former Boston Scientific, Zimmer Biomet Execs Join AtriCure Board

Additions bring commercial and operating experience to the board, as well as financial expertise.

Business Wire 01.28.20

Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Medtronic PulseSelect AFib Trial

Will evaluate new pulsed electric field energy source to interrupt irregular pathways in the heart.

PR Newswire 01.24.20

Clinical Studies Investigate Esophageal Injury Prevention Using Attune Medical’s ensoETM

RIsks from cardiac ablation procedures is generally low, although certain risks are associated with high levels of mortality, such as injury to the esophagus.

Business Wire 01.17.20

Cardiovascular

Trial Data Show PleuraFlow Enables Improved Quality and Cost of Care for Cardiac Patients

Reduction of patient complications and hospital resource utilization after heart surgery demonstrated with the use of the PleuraFlow ACT System.

Business Wire 01.15.20

Cardiovascular

Texas Heart Institute Receives Federal Grant to Develop a Wireless, Leadless Pacemaker System

The pacing and sensing devices will be based on silicon-based integrated microchips.

Texas Heart Institute 01.03.20

Treating Cardiac Arrhythmias with Robotic Precision and Advanced Preoperative Substrate Mapping

Stereotaxis and ADAS 3D combining technology to help patients recover from myocardial infarction.

Globe Newswire 12.16.19

Cardiovascular

Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance, Fitbit Partner to Address Gaps in Afib Detection

Companies are joining forces to develop atrial fibrillation educational content to help identify and support those at increased risk of stroke.

Businesswire 11.25.19

New Bioelectronic Medicine Alliance is Launched

Initiative seeks to bring together leading experts to advance the sector.

Globe Newswire 11.19.19

Acutus Medical, Innovative Health Collaborate to Increase Patient Access to Electrophysiology Care

Companies aim to solve the conundrum of stagnated clinical outcomes coupled with increasing costs.

Actus Medical 11.18.19

Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

Preventive Healthcare via Apps

Prevention through digital helpers from Fraunhofer and partners.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft 11.18.19

Cardiovascular

THI’s Research Team Receives a Federal Grant

Is developing a wireless and leadless pacemaker system.

Texas Heart Institute 11.13.19

Attune Medical Issued Additional Patent, Acquires License From Stanford University

The license is for a Transesophageal Heat Exchange Catheter for cooling of the heart.

Business Wire 11.05.19

Cardiovascular

Vygon Group Acquires Pilot

Acquires the ECG location and navigation technology of the Pilot TLS product.

Vygon Group 10.22.19

Cardiovascular

Using ECG to Diagnose Cardiovascular Disease

How to turn raw data into results.

Online Exclusives Sergey Kuznetsov, Software Engineer, Auriga 10.16.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

CRM Device Demand Soars Amid Surging Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence

Estimates claim the cardiac rhythm management industry's size to reach $13.7 billion by 2025.

Online Exclusives Paroma Bhattacharya, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 10.15.19

Healthcare Veteran Joins MRI Interventions' Board of Directors

New member currently is president of Affinity Capital Management.

Globe Newswire 09.30.19

BioSig Allowed Additional Foundational U.S. Patent for its PURE EP System

The allowed claims provide even broader patent coverage for the company’s PURE EP System.

Globe Newswire 09.26.19

BioSig Hires Senior Director of Clinical Affairs

New executive team member has more than 20 years of cardiac device technology experience.

Globe Newswire 09.18.19

MDIC Recruits New Vice President of Clinical Science and Technology

Executive most recently led the clinical affairs and regulatory programs for Cryterion Medical.

Business Wire 09.10.19

Diagnostics | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

The Legacy of Apple Health

Does Apple Health present the opportunity to be the company's greatest contribution to mankind or will it falter due to a lack of direction?

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.06.19

BioSig Technologies Hires Director of Strategic Planning

New manager has more than 18 years of program management and product development experience with medtech, pharma, and healthcare firms.

Globe Newswire 09.03.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

AtriCure's AtriClip Devices Gain Label Expansion

Clinical evidence demonstrates that AtriClip devices exclude and electrically isolate the left atrial appendage.

Business Wire 08.27.19

Innovative Health Receives FDA Clearance to Reprocess the Webster Duo-Decapolar EP Catheter

Decision marks the company's fifth EP reprocessing clearance this year.

Innovative Health 08.26.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

AtriCure to Buy SentreHEART for Up to $300M

The acquisition expands addressable market opportunity and complements offerings for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

Business Wire 08.12.19

Investment Banker Appointed to BioSig Board of Directors

Newest member brings to BioSig over 30 years of experience in investment banking and medical technology.

BioSig Technologies Inc. 08.12.19

Cardiovascular

Philips Extends Advanced Automation Capabilities on its EPIQ CVx Cardiology Ultrasound Platform

Platform provides advanced automation for right ventricle volumes and ejection fraction measurements in as little as 15 seconds, speeding exam times.

Royal Philips 08.07.19

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

FDA OKs physIQ's Continuous Ambulatory Respiration Rate Algorithm

Clearance allows physIQ to power its higher-level AI analytics with validated vital sign inputs.

Business Wire 08.01.19

Materials

Beyond the Surface: Examining Coatings and Surface Treatment Options

Advancements in coatings technologies enable greater benefits to manufacturers for their devices.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.30.19

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Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring | R&D & Design

Global Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market Poised for Growth

Real-time patient monitoring technologies and smart devices to boost market.

FutureWise Market Research 07.17.19

Cardiovascular

BioSig Allowed First Key U.S. Patent Claims for its PURE EP System

The allowed claims address a system for visualizing signals such as low amplitude cardiac signals during an ablation procedure in the presence of noise.

Globe Newswire 07.15.19

Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Software & IT