DAIC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bernard's Heart & Vascular Center , Jonesboro, Arkansas) mark a significant milestone in the pursuit of innovative solutions for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) treatment. Atrial fibrillation ( AFib ) affects approximately 38 million patients globally, significantly increasing the risk of stroke1,2. The Jennifer Currin, Ph.D.,

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DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/18/2024 - 14:21 January 18, 2024 — Abbott announced the first global procedures have been conducted using the company's new Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling common abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation (AFib). chief medical officer of Abbott's electrophysiology business.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

CTA and the ACC recognize there is strong potential for cardiac monitoring (through Consumer Cardiovascular Technology Solutions) to help identify and screen patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and related arrhythmias to alert the right clinical groups for early support and reduction in mortality rates.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2024

Based on the results from the admIRE clinical trial, we are confident that this innovation has the promise to deliver significant value and differentiated capabilities, and become an important tool for the treatment of AFib." 2,3 Approximately 1 in 4 adults over the age of 40 are at risk for developing AFib. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The results support the use of workflows to reduce radiation exposure during catheter ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) while maintaining safety, efficacy, and long-term patient outcomes comparable to traditional procedures.1 1 These included one pseudoaneurysm, one PV stenosis and one hematoma.1

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DAIC

APRIL 5, 2024

With the addition of Shockwave, Johnson & Johnson will expand its MedTech cardiovascular portfolio into two of the highest-growth, innovation-oriented segments of cardiovascular intervention – coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is currently undergoing clinical studies in the U.S.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 22, 2023

SmartPulse is a prospective, single arm, multi-center, clinical evaluation that will enroll approximately 250 patients with paroxysmal AFib in the United States to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Dual Energy STSF Catheter. “ The SmartPulse pivotal trial will allow us to learn more about the promise of PFA in paroxysmal AFib.

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DAIC

JANUARY 24, 2025

Affecting 60 million people worldwide 1 , the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 due to an aging population and rising cardiometabolic risk factors 2. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 12 million Americans will have AFib by 2030 3.

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DAIC

APRIL 3, 2024

This leap in early detection marks both a significant medical innovation and a new era in the detection of cardiovascular disease. For the first time, U.S. healthcare providers can now detect Low EF, a key heart failure indicator, in 15 seconds using an Eko stethoscope during a routine physical examination. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

With these innovations, we’re not just delivering advanced technology; we’re offering practical solutions that have a real impact on both clinicians and patients, ensuring healthcare delivery is both effective and compassionate in today’s demanding environment,” said Taha Kass-Hout , MD, MS, Chief Technology and Science Officer, GE HealthCare.

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Mobi Health News - ECG

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A local startup is introducing an innovative AI targeting this growing danger. The AI lineup currently covers both continuous ECG tracking and AFib detection. You are currently developing a new AI to detect AFib. Can you share the details of your study findings after testing your AFib AI detection model?

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DAIC

MAY 18, 2024

Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Sat, 05/18/2024 - 14:26 May 18, 2024 — The Heart Rhythm Society ( HRS ) has announced the findings of three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a nonthermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation ( AFib ).

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MIBHS

JANUARY 31, 2025

Detection of Irregular Heart Rhythms Devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit Sense can detect irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). These early warnings are critical, as AFib increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As the AHA celebrates its 100th year, the conference reflected on a century of innovation while exploring the future of cardiovascular disease prevention and management. OPTION Trial : LAAC after AFib ablation was associated with lower risks of major bleeding compared to oral anticoagulation. Access the full study. View the study.

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CardiacWire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In August, J&J’s Biosense Webster announced that six of its AFib ablation products (e.g. The company also brought on medtech robotics veteran Pablo Garcia as its new GM, who previously co-founded Verb Surgical, which became the foundation of J&J’s forthcoming Ottava robotics surgery platform.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

AFib Facts and Impacts Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2% of individuals worldwide. It is also published in Heart Rhythm , the official journal of the HRS, Journal of Arrhythmia , the official journal of the APHRS, and Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology , the official journal of the LAHRS.

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CardiacWire

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The Takeaway Given that 38 million people worldwide are living with AFib, and roughly 40% of them can’t take blood thinners over long periods, there’s plenty of room for innovative new LAA devices.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

OSA is commonly seen in patients with arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib) and due to the variable unpredictable nature of sleep apnea symptoms, it is often untreated, leading to adverse outcomes. Peerbridge Health continues to innovate by compounding clinical utility in one simple device," said Andrea Natale, M.D.,

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CardiacWire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boston Scientific made what could become a major addition to its electrophysiology portfolio, acquiring AFib mapping startup Cortex, Inc. Cortex gives Boston Scientific a new mapping technology that detects AFib signs and triggers outside of the pulmonary veins, and can help EP teams develop ablation strategies for more complex AFib cases.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With this approval, Medtronic now offers two PFA technologies available for patients with Afib. With a short learning curve for experienced physicians, the possibilities are boundless for the treatment of Afib," said Vivek Reddy, M.D., tim.hodson Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:42 Oct. The potential of Affera is limitless.

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