Surgeons make history with first US implant of new magnetically suspended heart pump

Cardiothoracic surgeons at Emory University Hospital have implanted the BrioVAD System, a new type of ventricular assist device (VAD) from BrioHealth Solutions, for the very first time in the United States.

Cardiothoracic surgical team at Emory University Hospital that implanted the first BrioVAD System, a new type of ventricular assist device (VAD). Image courtesy of Emory University Hospital. 

Cardiothoracic surgeons at Emory University Hospital implanted the BrioVAD System, a new type of ventricular assist device from BrioHealth Solutions, for the very first time in the United States. The advanced technology, designed to minimize adverse events and improve quality of life, has been under development since 2008. 

Newest TAVR valve from Edwards linked to better 1-year outcomes than its predecessors

Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia TAVR valves

The SAPIEN 3 Ultra Resilia TAVR valve is available in multiple sizes. Images courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences. 

The Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences is associated with a significantly higher survival rate after one year than the company's previous balloon-expandable valves. Researchers identified other key benefits as well, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.