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Edwards EVOQUE
Tricuspid Valve Treatment
Edwards’ EVOQUE Valve Replacement System First Transcatheter Therapy to Earn FDA Approval for Tricuspid Valve
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
Hypertension's Hidden Hand: Pressure-Driven Foam Cell Formation Revealed as Key Driver of Arterial Disease
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
AHA: Stroke or Stroke Plus Carotid or Vertebral Artery Dissection Almost Doubled Risk of Heart Attack Within One Year
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
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Imaging for Stable Chest Pain
“CT First” Strategy Best Way to Appropriately Determine If Stable Chest Pain Patients Need Revascularization
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
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CVD & Mortality
AHA: More Than Half of U.S. Adults Don't Know Heart Disease is Leading Cause of Death, Despite 100-Year Reign
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)
Philips New Mini TEE Ultrasound Transducer Helps Improve Cardiac Care for More Patients
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
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News
First Patient Treated in the Clinical Study of the ZENITH® FENESTRATED+ Endovascular Graft
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
Ohio State First in Ohio to Implant Novel Device, FIRE1 System, for Monitoring Heart Failure
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
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Almost 50% of Patients Under 60 Years Choose TAVR Over Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Worse Outcomes
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
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News
Post Pandemic, U.S. Cardiovascular Death Rate Continues Upward Trajectory
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
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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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