Medtronic has received CE mark approval for a major change to the labeling of its Endurant stent graft system. A warning that the device has not been evaluated for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms is no longer required.
The advanced algorithm, built to detect STEMI and STEMI-equivalent patterns in ECG results, gained the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2025.
Image from ESC Congress 2023 courtesy of the European Society of Cardiology.
The European Society of Cardiology announced that approximately 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in its latest annual conference.
Boston Scientific is warning clinicians about an ongoing safety concern with its LUX-Dx family of insertable cardiac monitors. No devices need to be returned or replaced, but the FDA did finalize a Class II recall.
Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in chewing gum, baked goods and toothpaste, was associated with long-term cardiovascular risks in a new study of more than 17,000 adults.
Stroke patients should begin their road to recovery as soon as they are medically stable, according to a new ASA/AHA guideline. In fact, starting within the first 48 hours is recommended to maximize the patient’s chance of a full recovery.
