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| Economics

Two U.S. healthcare technology companies have announced a significant transaction that could shake up the country’s electrophysiology market. 

Merit Medical Systems, a Utah-based medical device…

Biotronik has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make its Solia S lead and Selectra 3D catheter available for a new indication: left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP).
| Heart Failure

Biotronik has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make its Solia S lead and Selectra 3D catheter available for a new indication: left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP). 

LBBAP…

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| Electrophysiology

Performing low-voltage-area (LVA) ablation after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) when treating persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) does not appear to improve outcomes, according to a new analysis presented at…

The MODULAR ATP study demonstrated a high rate of successful leadless pacemaker implantation with few complications and stable pacing parameters. The system uses the Emblem Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator (S-ICD) System and the new Empower Leadless Pacemaker from Boston Scientific.
| Electrophysiology

The first modular, leadless cardiac rhythm management (CRM) system composed of a leadless pacemaker and a subcutaneous, leadless implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) was linked to positive early results at…

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| Remote Monitoring

PaceMate, a Florida-based company focused on remote monitoring and patient management technologies, has acquired Medtronic’s…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Defibtech, a Nihon Kohden company, is recalling its RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Device due to significant safety concerns. This is a Class I recall, which means the FDA believes using the device “may cause serious injury or death.”
| Policy & Regulations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Defibtech, a Nihon Kohden company, is recalling its RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Device due to significant safety concerns. This is…

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman FLX device from Boston Scientific is associated with positive outcomes and limited adverse events after one year, according to new findings published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] Many prior Watchman FLX studies, including PINNACLE FLX, had focused on the device’s performance in a controlled setting. The study’s authors hoped to gain a better understanding of its real-world impact by reviewing registry data from more than 97,000 U.S
| Heart Rhythm

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman FLX device from Boston Scientific is associated with positive outcomes and limited adverse events after one year, according to new findings published in Circulation:…

Huxley Medical, an Atlanta-based medical device company, has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new Sansa device, a chest-worn patch designed to help diagnose sleep apnea in addition to tracking patient data with electrocardiograms (ECGs) a variety of sensors.
| Remote Monitoring

Huxley Medical, an Atlanta-based medical device company, has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new Sansa device, a chest-worn…

Treating mitral regurgitation with transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using the MitraClip device is associated with a low risk of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) such as stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to new data published in The American Journal of Cardiology.[1]
| Mitral Valve

Treating mitral regurgitation with transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using the MitraClip device is associated with a…

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| TAVR

How can cardiologists limit ischemic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) following a successful transcatheter aortic valve…

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| Heart Rhythm

Asking pharmacists to play a more active role in patient care can help patients with undiagnosed and undertreated atrial fibrillation (AFib) receive the care they need, according to a new study published in JAMA Network…

FibriCheck, a Belgium-based healthcare technology company, has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its artificial intelligence-powered digital platform that uses smartphone cameras to obtain heart rhythm measurements.
| Heart Rhythm

FibriCheck, a Belgium-based healthcare technology company, has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.
| Heart Rhythm

Volta Medical, a French healthcare company focused on improving care for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, has agreed to integrate its artificial…

Newsweek ranked the 50 best heart hospitals in the world
| TAVR

When patients require a permanent pacemaker (PPM) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), should care teams turn to a…

Healthcare salaries and compensation
| Compensation

Cardiology salaries have continued to climb in 2024, according to a new survey from the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). Among general cardiologists, for example, median compensation…

Pulse Biosciences nanosecond PFA pulsed field ablation system
| Electrophysiology

Pulse Biosciences, a Florida-based healthcare technology company, has received the FDA’s breakthrough device designation for its new CellFX Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology.

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| Electrophysiology

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has gained significant momentum as a treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) in recent months, with both…

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| Policy & Regulations

Medicare Part B enrollees will pay significantly less for 64 different prescription medications for the next three months, according to a new announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…