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Edwards EVOQUE
Tricuspid Valve Treatment
02/02/2024

Edwards Lifesciences News

Edwards Lifesciences News
The EVOQUE system is comprised of a nitinol self-expanding frame, intra-annular sealing skirt and tissue leaflets made from the company’s proven bovine pericardial tissue. The EVOQUE valve will be available in three sizes, all delivered...
The EVOQUE system is comprised of a nitinol self-expanding frame, intra-annular sealing skirt and tissue leaflets made from the company’s proven bovine pericardial tissue. The EVOQUE valve will be available in three sizes, all delivered...
The EVOQUE system is comprised...
02/02/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hypertension
02/01/2024

Queen Mary University of London News

Queen Mary University of London News ...
The study focuses on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the workhorses responsible for maintaining blood vessel tone and flow. Under the chronic stress of hypertension, VSMCs undergo a dramatic makeover.
The study focuses on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the workhorses responsible for maintaining blood vessel tone and flow. Under the chronic stress of hypertension, VSMCs undergo a dramatic makeover.
The study focuses on vascular...
02/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Stroke & Heart Attack
02/01/2024

American Heart Association News

American Heart Association News ...
Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research.
Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research.
Heart attack risk almost doubles...
02/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Imaging for Stable Chest Pain
02/01/2024

American College of Cardiology News

American College of Cardiology News ...
The “CT first” strategy was associated with subsequent revascularization in 62% of patients compared to 34% for the combination of other modalities or direct ICA referral.
The “CT first” strategy was associated with subsequent revascularization in 62% of patients compared to 34% for the combination of other modalities or direct ICA referral.
The “CT first” strategy was...
02/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest
CVD & Mortality
02/01/2024

American Heart Association News

American Heart Association News ...
In the survey, only 49% of people named heart disease as the leading cause of death; 16% said they didn't know the leading cause and 18% listed cancer as the top cause of death of people in the U.S.
In the survey, only 49% of people named heart disease as the leading cause of death; 16% said they didn't know the leading cause and 18% listed cancer as the top cause of death of people in the U.S.
In the survey, only 49% of...
02/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
01/31/2024

Philips News

Philips News
Philips has developed the smaller X11 4t Mini 3D TEE transducer to serve more patients with this valuable imaging tool, from pediatric patients to older adults and everyone in between.
Philips has developed the smaller X11 4t Mini 3D TEE transducer to serve more patients with this valuable imaging tool, from pediatric patients to older adults and everyone in between.
Philips has developed...
01/31/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/31/2024
Cook Medical announced the first patient treated in the clinical study of the ZENITH® FENESTRATED+ Endovascular Graft (ZFEN+) in the United States.
Cook Medical announced the first patient treated in the clinical study of the ZENITH® FENESTRATED+ Endovascular Graft (ZFEN+) in the United States.
Cook Medical announced the first...
01/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management
The Ohio State University Cath Lab Team Members
HF Monitoring
01/29/2024

The Ohio State University News

The Ohio State University News ...
“The procedure is performed in the cath lab with mild sedation and is the same method used for standard heart catheterizations. Patients can usually be discharged on the same day,” said Scott Lilly, MD, who implanted the sensor as part of an...
“The procedure is performed in the cath lab with mild sedation and is the same method used for standard heart catheterizations. Patients can usually be discharged on the same day,” said Scott Lilly, MD, who implanted the sensor as part of an...
“The procedure is performed in...
01/29/2024
Cath Lab Digest
STS News
01/29/2024

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons News

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons News...
While the 30-day mortality rates were similar (0.2% for SAVR vs. 0.4% for TAVR), the 5-year survival rate was significantly better after surgery compared to TAVR (98% vs. 86%, p < 0.001). For secondary outcomes, there was no significant...
While the 30-day mortality rates were similar (0.2% for SAVR vs. 0.4% for TAVR), the 5-year survival rate was significantly better after surgery compared to TAVR (98% vs. 86%, p < 0.001). For secondary outcomes, there was no significant...
While the 30-day mortality rates...
01/29/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
01/25/2024

American Journal of Preventative Medicine News

American Journal of Preventative Medi...
Looking at trends each year from 2010 to 2022, the researchers’ findings show that the death rates from cardiovascular disease rose by 9.3% from 2020 through 2022, in contrast to a decline of 8.9% from 2010 to 2019.
Looking at trends each year from 2010 to 2022, the researchers’ findings show that the death rates from cardiovascular disease rose by 9.3% from 2020 through 2022, in contrast to a decline of 8.9% from 2010 to 2019.
Looking at trends each year from...
01/25/2024
Cath Lab Digest