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Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Background:Nickel-containing devices, such as the Amplatzer PFO Occluder and Gore Cardioform Septal Occluder (GSO), are used for transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.

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Evolution of Critical Care Cardiology: An Update on Structure, Care Delivery, Training, and Research Paradigms: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Over the past decade, the cardiac intensive care unit has continued to transform with an aging population, increased clinical acuity, burgeoning cardiac and noncardiac comorbidities, technologic advances in cardiovascular interventions, and increased use of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices.

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Exposure-Dependent Protective Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on AS Progression?

American College of Cardiology

19 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. SGLT2 inhibitors may slow the progression of nonsevere aortic stenosis (AS), according to a study published Feb.

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Johnson and Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

DAIC

The acquisition of Shockwave further extends Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s position in cardiovascular intervention and accelerates its shift into higher-growth markets. Cardiovascular intervention is one of the fastest-growing global medtech markets, with significant unmet patient need.

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Johnson and Johnson Completes Acquisition of Shockwave Medical

DAIC

This transaction further extends Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s leadership in cardiovascular intervention. We are excited to begin collaborating directly with the Shockwave team and look forward to a bright future together.”

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Simpson Interventions Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Acolyte Image Guided Crossing and Re-Entry Catheter System

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 04/12/2024 - 20:55 April 12, 2024 — Simpson Interventions, Inc. , Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ).

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Treatment Algorithm Proposed For Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Femoropopliteal Lesions

American College of Cardiology

A State-of-the-Art Review published March 10 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions highlights a proposed treatment algorithm for the endovascular revascularization of femoropopliteal lesions and chronic total occlusions.