Electrophysiology

The cardiac subspecialty of electrophysiology (EP) diagnoses and treats arrhythmias. This includes use of pacemakers to treat bradycardia, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) for tachycardia, heart failure and patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and cardiac ablation treatments to treat heart rhythm disorders.

Abbott, St. Jude Medical agree to sell vascular closure, electrophysiology assets

Abbott and St. Jude Medical announced Oct. 18 that the companies agreed to sell a portion of their vascular closure and electrophysiology business for $1.12 billion to Terumo Corporation.

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ICD’s Incongruity: Same-day Discharge Safe But May Not Cost Less

Trial results on same-day discharge for elective implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures may reassure centers, but whether the approach lowers cost is anyone’s guess.

University of Chicago Medicine Creating High-Tech Arrhythmia Technology Suite with Stereotaxis Niobe® ES System

July 13, 2016 — Stereotaxis, Inc., a global leader in innovative technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced that the University of Chicago Medicine will implement the Company’s Niobe ES remote magnetic navigation system as part of its vision to create a cutting-edge arrhythmia technology suite. 

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Patients vs. Populations: Afib Experts Get Energized Over Quality Metrics & Training

Five electrophysiologists joined Cardiovascular Business editorial advisor Matthew R. Reynolds, MD, SM, for a discussion about how they will deliver quality care to a growing number of atrial fibrillation patients even as the U.S. healthcare system turns its focus from volume to value.

HRS.16: Two physicians receive grants for atrial fibrillation research

Two physicians received a total of $500,000 in grants from the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals to support quality improvement research on atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.

St. Jude Medical Announces MultiPoint Pacing IDE Study Results During Late-Breaker at Heart Rhythm 2016

This study builds on the growing body of evidence for managing heart failure using the St. Jude Medical MultiPoint pacing technology for patients not responsive to other therapy options

New Data Further Support Medtronic Leadership in Leadless Pacing at Heart Rhythm 2016

DUBLIN and SAN FRANCISCO - May 5, 2016 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced clinical results highlighting the strong safety and performance profile of the miniaturized Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) at Heart Rhythm 2016, the Heart Rhythm Society's 37th Annual Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.

HRS announces quality improvement program for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced it would award up to $500,000 in grants for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention research aimed at addressing National Quality Improvement priorities.

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Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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