Cardiovascular
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Study: Valve Mismatches Common in TAVR, Ups Risk of Death
Severe cases of prosthesis-patient mismatch were associated with higher risk of death and hospital readmissions.University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Eluvia Drug-Eluting Stent
First tech in U.S. to offer sustained release of antiproliferative drug to treat patients with peripheral artery disease.Boston Scientific 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular
Avinger Completes Enrollment in SCAN Clinical Study
Enrollment in the SCAN study was initiated at two centers in the United States in June.Avinger Inc. 09.24.18
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Cardiovascular
BioSig Technologies Recruits J&J Executive to Help With PURE EP Launch
Former Biosense Webster director of Strategic Partnerships to drive commercial adoption of PURE EP.Globe Newswire 09.20.18
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring | Surgical
11 Finalists Selected for $100K Pediatric Medical Device Competition
This year’s competition focuses on pediatric cardiovascular devices, an area of significant need.Childrens National Health System 09.19.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
FDA Approves Biotronik's PK Papyrus Stent for Acute Coronary Artery Perforation Treatment
Papyrus PK is the first device approved by the FDA for this indication in 17 years.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 09.17.18
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Cardiovascular
Endologix Appoints Chief Operations Officer
New hire brings 24 years of experience to the position.Business Wire 09.17.18
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Cardiovascular
BioSig Technologies Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for PURE EP System
The PURE EP System aims to minimize noise and artifacts, and acquire high-fidelity cardiac signals.Globe Newswire 09.17.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Building a Safer Heart Pump
Grant aims to develop blood pump congestive heart failure patients can use at a much earlier state in their disease.Penn State 09.14.18
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Cardiovascular
NuCryo Vascular Signs Commercialization Agreement With Lokai Medical
Lokai will distribute the PolarCath Balloon Dilatation System in the United States.NuCryo Vascular LLC 09.14.18
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Cardiovascular | Electronics | Patient Monitoring
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors Blood Pressure Deep Inside Body
Applications include real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure changes in patients with heart or lung disease.University of California - San Diego 09.13.18
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Cardiovascular
NexGen Medical Systems Launches XCOIL Large Vessel Thrombectomy System
Limited market release expands the utility of the XCOIL for deep vein thrombosis.Business Wire 09.12.18
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Cardiovascular
LivaNova Concludes PRELUDE Study for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System
Company now focused on INTERLUDE CE mark trial, building upon positive patient outcomes.LivaNova PLC 09.12.18
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Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT
Blood Pressure App Delivers Accurate Readings Using Only a Smartphone
The app leverages the optical and force sensors already in smartphones for taking "selfies."Michigan State University 09.10.18
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
BTG Acquires Novate Medical, Maker of Bioconvertible IVC Filter
Clinical data showed no new symptomatic PE, no evidence of migration, tilt, fracture, perforation, or embolization.Business Wire 09.10.18
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Cardiovascular
VisCardia Announces First Implant of the VisONE System for Treating Heart Failure
The implant took place at the Heart Institute in Kyiv, Ukraine.Business Wire 09.10.18
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Cardiovascular
Integer Receives FDA Approval for Thin Wall Radial Introducer Kit, RadialSeal
Product is engineered for optimal device compatibility and ease of insertion.Globe Newswire 09.07.18
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Cardiovascular
Thermedical Receives FDA IDE Approval to Begin Durablate Catheter Clinical Study
Study will evaluate safety and effectiveness of the catheter in treating ventricular tachycardia.Business Wire 09.07.18
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Cardiovascular
In Sync: A Review of Cardiac Rhythm Management Technologies
An aging world population and improved treatments for faulty heartbeats are driving growth in the global CRM market.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.07.18
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Cardiovascular
Improved Quality of Life, Reduced Symptoms Shown in Patients Treated With Medtronic Cryoballoon
Clinical trial data presented at European Society of Cardiology in Germany.Globe Newswire 08.30.18
