Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

Asymmetrical valve expansion after TAVR a cause for concern
Calcified debris can sometimes lead to stent frame issues that cause a patient's TAVR valve to expand asymmetrically. Few studies have explored the potential impact of valve asymmetry—until now.
FDA approves Boston Scientific leads for left bundle branch area pacing
Boston Scientific's INGEVITY+ pacing leads were originally approved by the FDA back in 2019. They can now be used for LBBAP, a new alternative to biventricular pacing.
FDA approves longer LumiGuide 3D navigation wire from Philips
The newly approved device comes in at 160 cm. Like the shorter LumiGuide device from Philips, it was designed to deliver real-time 3D visualization with light instead of X-rays.
Merit Medical to purchase Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio for $210M
Two medical device companies have announced a transaction that could shake up the U.S. electrophysiology market.
JACC editor excited by progress during a 'very important moment' for cardiology
Harlan Krumholz, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explains some of the key technology and treatment trends he has his eyes on.

Data shows the CardioMEMS HF System adds incremental benefit when combined with device therapy and is cost effective

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced important new data presented during the Heart Rhythm Society's (HRS) 36th annual Scientific Session supporting improved outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the CardioMEMS™ HF System for the management of Class III heart failure patients.

May 15, 2015

At Heart Rhythm 2015, an international panel of experts provides concise diagnosis and treatment recommendations to improve quality of care for patients with specific cardiovascular syndromes

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has released a first-of-its-kind expert consensus statement on three specific cardiovascular disorders that also involve the autonomic nervous system. The 2015 Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, and Vasovagal Syncope was written by an international group of experts and presented today at Heart Rhythm 2015, the Heart Rhythm Society’s 36th Annual Scientific Sessions.

May 15, 2015

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) publishes new standards for electrophysiology (EP) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) has just released the first-ever electrophysiology (EP) and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) standards for accreditation. Driven by the latest available clinical evidence, the EP and ICD standards are a comprehensive review of interventional procedures in patients and adults with heart rhythm disorders.

May 13, 2015

Boston Scientific announces scheduled presentations at Heart Rhythm Society 2015

Boston Scientific today announced that key data from 42 abstracts will be featured at the 36th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in Boston on May 13-16.

May 11, 2015

Medtronic to unveil first-of-its-kind clinical data for cardiac therapies at Heart Rhythm 2015

Medtronic plc today announced its schedule of notable clinical studies that will be presented at Heart Rhythm 2015, the Heart Rhythm Society's 36th Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston, including two late-breaking clinical trials featuring the Evera MRI® SureScan® implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) System and Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS).

May 6, 2015

Get ready for SCAI, HRS

This is the month for subspecialty cardiology conferences in the U.S., with two major meetings setting anchors on each coast.

May 1, 2015

CEO & HRS Leader’s Strategy: Listen, Ask, Recruit & Step Back

As an early career electrophysiologist, Richard I. Fogel, MD, learned to raise his hand when projects needed a captain. Now he’s CEO of the St. Vincent Medical Group in Indianapolis and president of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). His formula? Listen, ask good questions, surround yourself with talented people and let them do their jobs, he explains in a Q&A with Cardiovascular Business.

April 27, 2015

VasCore Training & Education Center (VTEC) opens in downtown Boston

Today the founders of VasCore, The Vascular Ultrasound Core Laboratory, announce the opening of the VasCore Training & Education Center (VTEC).

April 22, 2015

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Cardiac Imaging

Asymmetrical valve expansion after TAVR a cause for concern

FDA approves Boston Scientific leads for left bundle branch area pacing

FDA approves longer LumiGuide 3D navigation wire from Philips

Merit Medical to purchase Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio for $210M

JACC editor excited by progress during a 'very important moment' for cardiology

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