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Heart Rhythm Society’s survey assessing cardiac implantable electronic devices and magnetic resonance imaging

HeartRhythm

The 2017 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) expert consensus statement outlined protocols for scanning both MRI-conditional and non-MRI-conditional CIED systems.1 1 In the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded coverage to include non-MRI-conditional systems ("off-label MRI") under specific conditions.

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

DAIC

vii Similarly, recent increases in Medicare reimbursement rates for CCTA are a positive step towards making this technology more accessible. a huge win: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT. It is designed to empower healthcare providers to offer the highest quality care, even in the most challenging cases."

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2023 Expert Consensus Statement for Remote Device Clinics

Vector Remote

Expert Consensus Statement and Remote Patient Monitoring Guidelines What does the Heart Rhythm Society’s new Expert Consensus Statement say?

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Implementing the 2023 Expert Consensus Statement: A Strategic Roadmap for Device Manufacturer Sales Representatives

Vector Remote

Implementing the 2023 Expert Consensus Statement: A Strategic Roadmap for Device Manufacturer Sales Representatives In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiac device care, keeping pace with guidelines and policies can often seem daunting.

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All About Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software

Vector Remote

Since it was announced as a Class 1A recommendation in 2015 by the Heart Rhythm Society, cardiac remote patient monitoring has become the standard of care for cardiac device patients. Cardiac implantable devices are sophisticated technology that provide both therapy and diagnostics for patients with irregular heart rhythms.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The Society (..)

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori 1 Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion 2 Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The (..)