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| Interventional Cardiology

W. L. Gore & Associates, a global materials science company with headquarters in Delaware, has finalized its acquisition of Conformal Medical, the New Hampshire-based medical device company behind the…

After years of implanting left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices in atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, an interventional cardiologist with the University of Chicago Medical Center (UChicago Medicine) has developed a new device that could be a more affordable alternative to Boston Scientific’s Watchman and Abbott’s Amplatzer Amulet LAA Occluder.
| Interventional Cardiology

After years of implanting left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices in atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, an interventional cardiologist with the University of Chicago Medical Center (UChicago…

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| Economics

Medtronic reported $9.02 billion in sales for its third quarter, up 8.7% compared to the previous year. That figure includes $3.45 billion in sales for the company’s cardiovascular portfolio, good for an increase of 13.8%. 

The success…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) synthesis software for home assessment of arrhythmias. This clearance follows HeartBeam’s successful appeal of a prior "not substantially equivalent (NSE) determination.
| Electrocardiography

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for the HeartBeam 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) synthesis software for the home assessment of…

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| Policy & Regulations

Legislative mandates requiring all competitive athletes to undergo electrocardiogram (ECG) screening will likely do more harm than good, according to a new statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)…

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| Interventional Cardiology

BioCardia, a California-based regenerative medicine company, is closer than ever to receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new catheter capable of delivering cell and gene therapies…

| Electrophysiology

Medline Industries, an Illinois-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, is recalling specific lots of several electrophysiology (EP) catheters due to significant health risks. The devices, originally made by a variety vendors, may…

The HeartBeam AIMIGo device is approximately the size of a credit card and uses the company’s patented 3D vectorelectrocardiography (3D VECG) technology to capture signals from three different projections and deliver a synthesized 12-lead ECG.
| Electrocardiography

The world of cardiovascular diagnostics has evolved quickly in recent years, making the leap from traditional electrocardiogram (ECG) systems and…

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| Heart Rhythm

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has published additional details to help its member manage an ongoing safety concern with hundreds of thousands of Boston Scientific defibrillation leads. 

While a…

Boston, the home of AF Symposium 2026
| Electrophysiology

The 31st Annual International AF Symposium in Boston included late-breaking presentations from many of the leading names in

New data from the Phase 3 RAPID clinical trial of etripamil, an investigational calcium channel blocker nasal spray, showed positive results in converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) to normal sinus rhythm in the at-home setting. The presentation was featured during a late-breaking clinical trials session at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2022 Scientific Sessions. #AHA22
| Heart Rhythm

Milestone Pharmaceuticals said it plans to begin U.S. commercialization of its etripamil (Cardamyst) nasal spray, indicated for the conversion of acute symptomatic episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular…

Medtronic has secured CE mark approval for its Affera Sphere-360 catheter,
| Heart Rhythm

Medtronic has secured CE mark approval for its Affera Sphere-360 catheter, an all-in-one mapping and single-shot pulsed…

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| Economics

Abbott reported $11.5 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 4.4% increase compared to 2024 that translates to $1.01 per share. While this just barely missed the predictions of some analysts, the company did see its medtech sales grow…

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| Heart Rhythm

The Globe Pulsed Field System, a new pulsed field ablation (PFA) system from Vancouver-based Kardium, is a safe, effective treatment option for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new findings…

Abbott recently announced it is partnering with AtaCor Medical to develop a next-generation extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV-ICD) system. AtaCor's investigational extravascular ICD lead will be paired with Abbott's investigational extravascular ICD system.
| Electrophysiology

Abbott is partnering with California-based AtaCor Medical to develop a next-generation extravascular implantable…

TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled
| Heart Rhythm

Abbott has received CE mark approval for its TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib). 

The device was designed to deliver both pulsed field ablation (PFA) energy and…

Vision-MR Diagnostic Catheter
| Heart Rhythm

Imricor Medical Systems, a Minneapolis-based medtech company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Vision-MR…

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| Electrocardiography

AccurKardia, a New York-based medtech company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the latest version of its AccurECG Analysis Software…