FDA approves Abbott’s transcatheter aortic valve replacement system
The system is indicated for severe aortic stenosis patients with high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.
Cardiovascular
Abbott acquires Walk Vascular to bolster endovascular product portfolio
Abbott has gained rights to Walk Vascular’s JETi thrombectomy systems intended for intravascular clot removal.
FDA approves Medtronic’s new TAVR system for aortic stenosis treatment
By offering high accuracy and control during the procedure, the device can preserve blood flow.
Abbott’s Amulet approved by FDA for atrial fibrillation treatment
The FDA approval is based on data from Amulet IDE, a randomised, head-to-head trial of...
Boston Scientific begins subject enrolment in endovascular system trial
The trial will have up to 544 pulmonary embolism patients enrolled at 65 sites in...
Kestra Medical gets FDA premarket approval for cardioverter defibrillator
The ASSURE system can identify fatal arrhythmia and provide defibrillation treatment for restoring normal heart rhythm.
Abbott launches insertable cardiac monitor for abnormal heart rhythms
Jot Dx ICM aids in identifying cardiac arrhythmia remotely and boosts the accuracy of diagnosis.
FDA approves Medtronic’s AI algorithms for cardiac monitoring
The AI algorithms lower AF and asystole false alerts provided by the LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor.
Medtronic introduces drug coated balloon catheter for CAD in Europe
Using PowerTrac technology, Prevail DCB offers improved deliverability and pushability to enhance control for complex anatomies.
Boston Scientific’s LAAC device lowers ischemic stroke in trial
No cases of device embolisation or pericardial effusion linked to the WATCHMAN FLX device were reported in the trial.
Canon Medical and Cleerly to develop heart disease solutions
The partnership will offer AI-powered whole-heart atherosclerosis analysis with auto-generated reports.
