Critical Care
New Coronary IVL Catheter Treats Severely Calcified Coronary Artery Disease Using Pulsatile Sonic Pressure
The latest device to treat severely calcified coronary artery disease - Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (S-IVL) System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter - effectively addresses the limitations of existing treatment solutions. More...24 May 2023
Real-Time MRI-Guided Cardiac Electrophysiology Ablation Procedures to Benefit Arrhythmia Patients
A collaboration between GE HealthCare and Imricor will enable cardiac electrophysiology ablation procedures guided by real-time MRI, using Imricor’s catheters and other disposable devices, to be performed on the GE HealthCare MRI platform. More...23 May 2023
Insertable Cardiac Monitor with World's Longest Battery Life to Aid Long-Term Monitoring of Heart Rhythms
Assert-IQ, an insertable cardiac monitor from Abbott boasting the world’s longest battery life offers long-term monitoring and remote programming to enhance patient connectivity. More...22 May 2023
Novel Biomarker Platform Built Into Simple Scale Monitors Heart Function and Fluid Status
An innovative noninvasive biomarker platform allows individuals with fluid management conditions, such as heart failure and kidney disease, to noninvasively assess measures of heart function and fluid status when they weigh themselves. More...19 May 2023
In Other News
World’s Smallest Insertable Cardiac Monitor Shows 10-Fold Increase in AF Detection
AI Technology for Automated Assessment of Coronary Angiograms to Reduce Invasive Testing
Wearable ECG Monitor Enables Highly Accurate, Sensitive and Specific Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
Ingestible Intestinal Capsule Non-Invasively Analyzes Bacteria and Viruses in Digestive System
AI Algorithm Integrates Cardiac Troponin Test Results with Clinical Data to Quickly Rule out Heart Attacks in Patients
Breakthrough Solution Could Dramatically Reduce Deaths from Childbirth-Related Bleeding
Next Gen Digital Colposcope with AI Capabilities Redefines Cervical Cancer Screening
Disruptive Endovascular Solution Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative for Femoropopliteal Bypass Procedure
Advanced Balloon Catheter System Enables Contamination-Free Stool Drainage for ICU Patients
Injectable Hydrogel Electrodes Could Prevent Ventricular Arrhythmias
New AACC Procalcitonin Testing Guidance to Improve Care for Patients with Bacterial Infections
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Marks Breakthrough in Deep Tissue Monitoring
First-of-Its-Kind Infectious Disease Diagnostic Platform to Deliver Rapid Antibiotic Treatment Guidance
Next-Gen Miniaturized, Leadless Pacemakers Offer Longer Battery Life and Easier Programming
New Test Reveals Existing Antibiotics Can Cure Superbugs
AI-Based System to Recommend Clinical Treatments for Sepsis Patients in ICU
AI Platform Analyzes Data from Prostate Imaging, Biopsies and Pathology to Identify Tumor Location
Breathable, Antimicrobial Smart Fabrics Made of Liquid Metal Could Monitor ECG Heart Signals
Minimally Invasive Technique Demonstrates Positive Surgical Outcome in Treatment of Hemorrhagic Strokes
World-First Ingestible Gas-Sensing Capsule Could Revolutionize Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders
Innovative Three-Step Ablation Strategy for Atrial Fibrillation Improves Patient Outcomes
Graphene `Tattoo` Implant Treats Cardiac Arrhythmia with Light
Wearable Piezoelectric Blood Pressure Sensor Could Help Predict Stroke or Heart Failure
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