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New Technology
Electrocardiographic Imaging (ECGI) Vest Can Detect Earlier Signs of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
03/01/2024

University College London News

University College London News ...
The ECGI vest has 256 sensors rather than the 12 used in a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) and can provide detailed electrical mapping of the heart in just five minutes.
The ECGI vest has 256 sensors rather than the 12 used in a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) and can provide detailed electrical mapping of the heart in just five minutes.
The ECGI vest has 256 sensors...
03/01/2024
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DCB
FDA Approves Boston Scientific's AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis
03/01/2024

Boston Scientific News

Boston Scientific News
The AGENT DCB is a paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter that transfers a therapeutic dose of drug to the vessel wall to help prevent in-stent restenosis occurrence.
The AGENT DCB is a paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter that transfers a therapeutic dose of drug to the vessel wall to help prevent in-stent restenosis occurrence.
The AGENT DCB is a...
03/01/2024
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Dr. Eric A. Secemsky
Medical Advisory Boards
RAMPART IC Adds Dr. Eric Secemsky to Its Medical Advisory Board
02/29/2024
RAMPART IC is pleased to announce that renowned interventional cardiologist Eric A. Secemsky M.D. will join the company’s growing Medical Advisory Board to help guide Rampart’s mission to offer better radiation protection solutions for teams...
RAMPART IC is pleased to announce that renowned interventional cardiologist Eric A. Secemsky M.D. will join the company’s growing Medical Advisory Board to help guide Rampart’s mission to offer better radiation protection solutions for teams...
RAMPART IC is pleased to...
02/29/2024
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Guidelines
Aorta Recognized as Independent Organ for First Time
02/28/2024

University of Freiburg News

University of Freiburg News
"The new guidelines clearly recommend bundling the treatment of the aorta in a separate specialty, naturally in close coordination with other specialties," says cardiovascular surgeon and Professor Martin Czerny.
"The new guidelines clearly recommend bundling the treatment of the aorta in a separate specialty, naturally in close coordination with other specialties," says cardiovascular surgeon and Professor Martin Czerny.
"The new guidelines clearly...
02/28/2024
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Risk Modification
Sedentary Behavior Increases Mortality Risk
02/28/2024

University of California - San Diego News

University of California - San Diego ...
A rigorous new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) has data showing that older women who sat for 11.7 hours or more per day increased their risk of death by 30 percent, regardless of whether they exercised...
A rigorous new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) has data showing that older women who sat for 11.7 hours or more per day increased their risk of death by 30 percent, regardless of whether they exercised...
A rigorous new study published...
02/28/2024
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Cannabis
Smoking Cannabis Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
02/28/2024

NHLBI - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute News

NHLBI - National Heart, Lung, and Blo...
The study uses data from nearly 435,000 American adults, and is among the largest ever to explore the relationship between cannabis and cardiovascular events.   
The study uses data from nearly 435,000 American adults, and is among the largest ever to explore the relationship between cannabis and cardiovascular events.   
The study uses data from nearly...
02/28/2024
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Artificial Intelligence
Urgent Need to Develop Best Practices to Advance Use of AI in Cardiovascular Care
02/28/2024

American Heart Association News

American Heart Association News ...
Statement Highlights: The American Heart Association encourages research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other related tools and services that may support and enable more precise approaches to cardiovascular and...
Statement Highlights: The American Heart Association encourages research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other related tools and services that may support and enable more precise approaches to cardiovascular and...
Statement Highlights: The...
02/28/2024
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Identifies Blood Biomarkers to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
02/28/2024

Mass General Brigham News

Mass General Brigham News
“This is an important step towards using blood samples to measure changes in cardiovascular risk with the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,” said first author Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH.
“This is an important step towards using blood samples to measure changes in cardiovascular risk with the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,” said first author Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH.
“This is an important step...
02/28/2024
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Microvascular Angina
VahatiCor, Inc. Announces Treatment of First Patient With the A-FLUX Reducer System, a Treatment for Patients With Angina
02/27/2024

VahatiCor, Inc. News

VahatiCor, Inc. News
The A-FLUX Reducer implant is placed in the coronary sinus, and is designed to provide more blood flow to the ischemic portion of the heart and improve patient symptoms and quality of life.
The A-FLUX Reducer implant is placed in the coronary sinus, and is designed to provide more blood flow to the ischemic portion of the heart and improve patient symptoms and quality of life.
The A-FLUX Reducer implant is...
02/27/2024
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Heart Disease Research
Study Shows Daylight Saving Time has Minimal Effect on Heart Health
02/27/2024

Mayo Clinic News

Mayo Clinic News
"We looked at five years across the U.S., and what we found is that it’s unlikely that there is a clinically meaningful difference in cardiovascular health due to daylight saving time," says lead researcher Benjamin Satterfield, MD, PhD.
"We looked at five years across the U.S., and what we found is that it’s unlikely that there is a clinically meaningful difference in cardiovascular health due to daylight saving time," says lead researcher Benjamin Satterfield, MD, PhD.
"We looked at five years across...
02/27/2024
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News

Heart Failure
Orchestra BioMed Announces Data Demonstrating Favorable Impact of AVIM Therapy on Diastolic Dysfunction, a Key Driver of Heart Failure Progression
02/12/2025
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of...
02/12/2025
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lipoprotein(a)
An RNA Inhibitor May Effectively Reduce a High-Risk Type of Cholesterol in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
02/12/2025
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher...
02/12/2025
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Heart Failure
JSCAI Article at THT 2025 Sets the Standard for Training Pathways in Interventional Heart Failure
02/11/2025
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and...
02/11/2025
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Stroke
Philips, World Bank, and Ukraine Ministry of Health Announce Nationwide Acute Stroke Care Upgrade, Helping Thousands of Patients
02/10/2025
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in...
02/10/2025
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AI: Screening
AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved Florida Communities with AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound
02/10/2025
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to...
02/10/2025
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PAD Centers
$5 Million Gift from Lorraine and Bill Dodero Creates One-of-a-Kind Limb Preservation Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
02/10/2025
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH,...
02/10/2025
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American Society of Echocardiography
ASE Publishes Updated Guideline Offering Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Recommendations on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Procedures
02/10/2025
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the...
02/10/2025
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2025 International Stroke Conference (ISC)
DiVERT Stroke Study Uncovers Sex-Based Disparities in Post-Stroke Cardiac Care
02/07/2025
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways...
02/07/2025
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GAMEFILM Registry
NFL Alumni Joel Dreessen and Le-Lo Lang Team Up With HeartFlow and Boone Heart Institute to Launch GAMEFILM Registry to Assess Heart Disease Risks in Retired Football Players
02/05/2025
The GAMEFILM Registry will enroll approximately 120 NFL alumni. The Registry will leverage coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) imaging and insights from the HeartFlow ONE platform (HeartFlow FFRCT and Plaque Analysis) to collect...
The GAMEFILM Registry will enroll approximately 120 NFL alumni. The Registry will leverage coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) imaging and insights from the HeartFlow ONE platform (HeartFlow FFRCT and Plaque Analysis) to collect...
The GAMEFILM Registry will...
02/05/2025
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Stroke
Imperative Care Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Zoom System, Including the First Large-Bore .088” Catheter for Aspiration When Used with the Zoom Catheters, for Stroke Treatment
02/03/2025
The Zoom Stroke Solution is a complete stroke system from access through reperfusion designed for fast and effective clot removal in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.
The Zoom Stroke Solution is a complete stroke system from access through reperfusion designed for fast and effective clot removal in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.
The Zoom Stroke Solution is a...
02/03/2025
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Veterinary Interventional Suite
Dogs With Valve Disease
‘Heart Team’ Offers Hope for Dogs with Valve Disease
02/13/2025
Over the past two years, Dr. Fries and his colleagues have performed more than 40 interventional procedures to repair diseased heart valves in dogs. Chronic valvular disease is a life-limiting condition that affects as much as 7% of older...
Over the past two years, Dr. Fries and his colleagues have performed more than 40 interventional procedures to repair diseased heart valves in dogs. Chronic valvular disease is a life-limiting condition that affects as much as 7% of older...
Over the past two years, Dr....
02/13/2025
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Heart Failure
Orchestra BioMed Announces Data Demonstrating Favorable Impact of AVIM Therapy on Diastolic Dysfunction, a Key Driver of Heart Failure Progression
02/12/2025
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of...
02/12/2025
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Diabetes and CV Risk
New Study Finds Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Type 1 Diabetes Compared to Type 2 Diabetes
02/12/2025
"Our findings indicate that Type 1 diabetes is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to Type 2 diabetes, even after adjusting for various confounders such as age, diabetes control, and kidney function,”...
"Our findings indicate that Type 1 diabetes is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to Type 2 diabetes, even after adjusting for various confounders such as age, diabetes control, and kidney function,”...
"Our findings indicate that Type...
02/12/2025
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lipoprotein(a)
An RNA Inhibitor May Effectively Reduce a High-Risk Type of Cholesterol in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
02/12/2025
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher...
02/12/2025
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Heart Failure
JSCAI Article at THT 2025 Sets the Standard for Training Pathways in Interventional Heart Failure
02/11/2025
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and...
02/11/2025
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Stroke
Philips, World Bank, and Ukraine Ministry of Health Announce Nationwide Acute Stroke Care Upgrade, Helping Thousands of Patients
02/10/2025
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in...
02/10/2025
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AI: Screening
AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved Florida Communities with AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound
02/10/2025
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to...
02/10/2025
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PAD Centers
$5 Million Gift from Lorraine and Bill Dodero Creates One-of-a-Kind Limb Preservation Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
02/10/2025
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH,...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
American Society of Echocardiography
ASE Publishes Updated Guideline Offering Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Recommendations on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Procedures
02/10/2025
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
2025 International Stroke Conference (ISC)
DiVERT Stroke Study Uncovers Sex-Based Disparities in Post-Stroke Cardiac Care
02/07/2025
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways...
02/07/2025
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