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Cathie Biga is New American College of Cardiology President
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology News

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Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, has became president of the American College of Cardiology as of April 8, 2024, and made history as the organization’s first non-physician president. She will serve a one-year term representing over 56,000...
Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, has became president of the American College of Cardiology as of April 8, 2024, and made history as the organization’s first non-physician president. She will serve a one-year term representing over 56,000...
Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, has...
04/09/2024
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Beta Blockers Post MI
ACC.24: REDUCE-AMI - Beta Blockers May Not Benefit Many Heart Attack Survivors
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
“I think that, following this study, many doctors will not find an indication to routinely treat all their patients with beta blockers following a heart attack,” said Troels Yndigegn, MD, interventional cardiologist at Lund University in...
“I think that, following this study, many doctors will not find an indication to routinely treat all their patients with beta blockers following a heart attack,” said Troels Yndigegn, MD, interventional cardiologist at Lund University in...
“I think that, following this...
04/09/2024
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Vulnerable plaque
ACC.24: PREVENT Trial - Preventive PCI for High-Risk Coronary Plaques Reduces Cardiac Events
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
The trial findings suggest that people with high-risk plaques that are likely to rupture could benefit from PCI as a preemptive measure rather than waiting for a heart attack or other severe reduction in blood flow to occur. The PREVENT trial...
The trial findings suggest that people with high-risk plaques that are likely to rupture could benefit from PCI as a preemptive measure rather than waiting for a heart attack or other severe reduction in blood flow to occur. The PREVENT trial...
The trial findings suggest that...
04/09/2024
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Hypertension
ACC.24: Trial Reports Mixed Results with Nerve Ablation for High Blood Pressure
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
“We saw a modest but statistically significant difference in the primary endpoint, but there were no significant differences in other measures of blood pressure, including office systolic or diastolic blood pressure,” said David E. Kandzari,...
“We saw a modest but statistically significant difference in the primary endpoint, but there were no significant differences in other measures of blood pressure, including office systolic or diastolic blood pressure,” said David E. Kandzari,...
“We saw a modest but...
04/09/2024
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aortic stenosis
ACC.24: DEDICATE-DZHK6 Trial Finds TAVR Non-Inferior to SAVR for Low-Risk Patients
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
“We can now provide strong data that in this low-risk patient population, you could very safely offer TAVR vs. SAVR,” said Moritz Seiffert, MD, professor of cardiology at BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum in Bochum,...
“We can now provide strong data that in this low-risk patient population, you could very safely offer TAVR vs. SAVR,” said Moritz Seiffert, MD, professor of cardiology at BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum in Bochum,...
“We can now provide strong data...
04/09/2024
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angina
ACC.24: ORBITA-COSMIC - Coronary Sinus Reducer Relieves Angina, But How It Works Remains Unclear
04/09/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
The trial focused on patients with angina due to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries that is not adequately controlled with available treatments. The CSR is an hourglass-shaped stent designed to narrow the vein that collects blood from...
The trial focused on patients with angina due to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries that is not adequately controlled with available treatments. The CSR is an hourglass-shaped stent designed to narrow the vein that collects blood from...
The trial focused on patients...
04/09/2024
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refractory angina
ACC.24: Shockwave Reducer Demonstrates Consistent, Positive Results in ‘Real-World’ Study
04/09/2024

Shockwave Medical News

Shockwave Medical News
REDUCER-I is a post-market, multi-center, observational study designed to collect long-term outcomes on Shockwave Reducer in a large, ‘real-world’ population of 400 patients.
REDUCER-I is a post-market, multi-center, observational study designed to collect long-term outcomes on Shockwave Reducer in a large, ‘real-world’ population of 400 patients.
REDUCER-I is a post-market,...
04/09/2024
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nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
ACC.24: PIONEER AF-PCI Clinical Trial Finds XARELTO (rivaroxaban) Reduces Risk of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Net Adverse Clinical Events or Rehospitalization
04/09/2024

Johnson & Johnson News

Johnson & Johnson News
A new analysis of data from the PIONEER AF-PCI clinical trial demonstrates that XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) is associated with a reduced risk of clinically significant bleeding (CSB), and net adverse clinical events (NACE; a composite of...
A new analysis of data from the PIONEER AF-PCI clinical trial demonstrates that XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) is associated with a reduced risk of clinically significant bleeding (CSB), and net adverse clinical events (NACE; a composite of...
A new analysis of data from the...
04/09/2024
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aorto-iliac occlusive disease
Getinge iCast Covered Stent System Considered Medically Necessary for Treatment of Iliac Arterial Occlusive Disease
04/09/2024

Getinge News

Getinge News
Getinge announced Aetna, a leading health insurance benefits company in the United States, issued a Clinical Policy Bulletin (CPB) addressing peripheral vascular stents. Aetna issued a revised CPB stating that the iCast covered stent...
Getinge announced Aetna, a leading health insurance benefits company in the United States, issued a Clinical Policy Bulletin (CPB) addressing peripheral vascular stents. Aetna issued a revised CPB stating that the iCast covered stent...
Getinge announced Aetna, a...
04/09/2024
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Endovascular Imaging
ACC.24: IVUS-DCB - Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for PAD Treatment
04/08/2024

American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions News

American College of Cardiology Scient...
“IVUS is more accurate than angiography in measuring vessel dimensions. It facilitates achieving sufficient vessel lumen diameters and aids in evaluating the response of the target lesion to treatment,” said Young-Guk Ko, MD, the study’s lead...
“IVUS is more accurate than angiography in measuring vessel dimensions. It facilitates achieving sufficient vessel lumen diameters and aids in evaluating the response of the target lesion to treatment,” said Young-Guk Ko, MD, the study’s lead...
“IVUS is more accurate than...
04/08/2024
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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
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First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
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Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
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Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
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defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
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Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
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Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
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Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
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Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
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Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
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First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
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