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Philips cardiology informatics at TCT

Philips highlights Integrated Diagnostics’ role in the future of cardiovascular informatics following MediReport acquisition

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Philips cardiology informatics at TCT

Philips cardiology informatics at TCT

October 20, 2026 Advanced reporting and workflow capabilities developed by MediReport are expected to complement Philips’ cardiovascular informatics portfolio and support its evolution toward a more connected, AI-enabled and cloud-ready cardiovascular experience.  Amsterdam, the Netherlands – October 20, 2026 – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today highlighted how advanced reporting and workflow capabilities developed by MediReport are expected to complement its cardiovascular informatics portfolio and support its broader Integrated Diagnostics vision ahead of Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2026.   Philips brings together expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, image-guided therapy and informatics to support cardiovascular care, from diagnosis through intervention and follow-up. As part of its presence at TCT, Philips will showcase innovations that support clinical confidence, streamline workflows and make meaningful information easier to access, while engaging with customers and clinical leaders on opportunities to better connect diagnostic and interventional care.   Cardiovascular teams often work across separate imaging, hemodynamic, documentation and reporting systems. This can require repeated data entry and delay access to the complete clinical information needed for procedure reporting, coding and follow-up.   In Philips’ Future Health Index 2025: Cardiology Snapshot, 79% of cardiac care professionals surveyed reported losing clinical time because patient data was incomplete or inaccessible. Almost half of this group reported losing more than 45 minutes per shift [1]. These findings underline the need to make clinical information easier to capture, access and reuse across the care pathway.  Following the acquisition of MediReport, Philips expects to strengthen its cardiovascular informatics capabilities. MediReport 360 supports structured cardiovascular documentation and real-time reporting at the point of care, with guided workflows before, during and after procedures. It enables health systems to capture clinical information once and reuse it across physician and nursing reports, coding, registries, analytics, charge capture and follow-up. MediReport’s technologies support cloud and on-premises deployment, with vendor-neutral interfaces to imaging systems, hemodynamic systems and hospital IT.    This expected enhancement would build on Philips’ existing cardiology informatics portfolio, including Cardiovascular Workspace for image and information management, with cloud deployment available in North America; Ultrasound Workspace for ultrasound review, analysis and reporting; and interventional solutions supporting cath-lab information management and hemodynamic workflows.   “Clinicians need technology that fits the way they work and gives them more time for patient care”, said Madhuri Sebastian, Business Unit Leader Imaging Informatics at Philips. “The capabilities developed by MediReport complement Philips’ strengths in cardiovascular imaging, hemodynamics and enterprise informatics. Together, they are expected to simplify how information moves across cardiac care, enabling a more connected experience for care teams. This would also support Philips’ longer-term direction towards cloud-ready, AI-enabled cardiovascular and integrated diagnostics workflows.”   Visit Philips at TCT 2026 to explore innovations in imaging, physiology, procedural guidance and cardiovascular informatics that help care teams access meaningful information and simplify reporting and workflows. [1] Philips Future Health Index 2025: Cardiology Snapshot — Building trust in AI for cardiac care.  For further information, please contact: Name Jayme ManiatisPhilips Global External RelationsTel.: +16178948368E-mail: name.here@philips.com About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Anteris Advances Global PARADIGM Trial Expansion with German Regulatory Clearance

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MINNEAPOLIS and BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (“Anteris” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVR, ASX: AVR) announced today that it has received full regulatory clearance from the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) for the DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) global pivotal trial for patients with severe calcific aortic stenosis (the “PARADIGM Trial”). This clearance enables Anteris to initiate patient recruitment at leading German centers and represents an important step in expanding the PARADIGM Trial’s European footprint. Germany is Europe’s largest and most established transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) market, with an extensive network of experienced structural heart centers and investigators. Activating sites in this high-volume environment is anticipated to increase access to eligible patients and accelerate enrollment in the PARADIGM Trial.  “Germany’s scale, clinical expertise and established TAVR infrastructure create an important opportunity to advance enrollment and extend PARADIGM’s reach across leading international TAVR markets,” said Wayne Paterson, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Anteris. The Company continues to execute its global clinical strategy through coordinated site activation and patient enrollment across the United States and Europe. Germany’s inclusion strengthens the trial’s European presence and adds meaningful scale to the PARADIGM Trial. ENDS About the PARADIGM Trial The PARADIGM Trial is a prospective randomized controlled trial which will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve compared to commercially available transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs). This head-to-head study will enrol approximately 1,000 patients in the ‘All Comers Randomized Cohort’ with 1:1 randomization of patients who will receive either the DurAVR® THV or TAVR using commercially available and approved THVs. The PARADIGM Trial will assess non-inferiority on a primary composite endpoint of all-cause mortality, all stroke and cardiovascular hospitalization at one year post procedure. For further information, please refer to ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07194265. About Anteris Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (NASDAQ: AVR, ASX: AVR) is a global healthcare company committed to designing, developing, and commercializing cutting-edge medical devices to restore healthy heart function. Founded in Australia, with a significant presence in Minneapolis, USA, Anteris is a science-driven company with an experienced team of multidisciplinary professionals delivering restorative solutions to structural heart disease patients. Anteris’ lead product, the DurAVR® THV, was designed in collaboration with the world’s leading interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to treat aortic stenosis – a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from the narrowing of the aortic valve. The balloon-expandable DurAVR® THV is the first biomimetic valve, which is shaped to mimic the performance of a healthy human aortic valve and aims to replicate normal aortic blood flow. DurAVR® THV is made using a single piece of molded ADAPT® tissue, Anteris’ patented anti-calcification tissue technology. ADAPT® tissue, which is FDA-cleared, has been used clinically for over 10 years and distributed for use in over 55,000 patients worldwide. The DurAVR® THV System is comprised of the DurAVR® valve, the ADAPT® tissue, and the balloon-expandable ComASUR® Delivery System. Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expectation that this regulatory clearance enables patient recruitment in Germany. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “budget,” “target,” “aim,” “strategy,” “plan,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described under “Risk Factors” in Anteris’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2025 that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and ASX. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as required by law, Anteris does not assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations. For more information: Global Investor Relationsinvestors@anteristech.comDebbie OrmsbyAnteris Technologies Global Corp.+61 1300 550 310 | +61 7 3152 3200Investor Relations (US)mchatterjee@bplifescience.comMalini Chatterjee, Ph.D.       Blueprint Life Science Group+1 917 330 4269        Website         www.anteristech.comX                 @AnterisTechLinkedIn         https://www.linkedin.com/company/anteristech

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Remote Heart Monitoring at KFSH Reduces Heart Failure Admissions by 46%

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has reduced hospital admissions for decompensated heart failure by 46.4% among patients fitted with an implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensor, according to a center analysis of 130 recipients who completed six months of follow-up, compared with the same patients’ experience before implantation. The CardioMEMS sensor allows KFSH’s Heart Center of Excellence to monitor pulmonary artery pressure remotely and identify early signs of worsening heart failure. Clinical teams can then adjust treatment while the patient remains at home, rather than waiting for symptoms to require an emergency visit or admission. Remote monitoring is part of a wider set of technologies that extend specialist oversight beyond the hospital. The center also uses artificial intelligence to support electrocardiogram analysis and offers leadless pacemakers for selected pediatric and congenital heart disease patients. A round-the-clock virtual cardiac service handles urgent concerns after discharge through defined escalation pathways. For patients whose heart failure advances, KFSH provides a full continuum of specialist care, including ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and heart transplantation. In 2024, KFSH performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant, and in 2025 the world’s first robotic-assisted implantation of a HeartMate 3 heart pump. Fewer admissions mean more time at home for patients and fewer disruptions to their families and work. They also preserve specialist hospital capacity for patients who require inpatient treatment, in a center that records more than 70,000 outpatient visits each year. The results reflect KFSH’s approach to heart failure as a long-term condition that is best managed continuously, with technology keeping specialist teams in contact with patients between visits. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre was ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026, and was named the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for 2026 by Brand Finance. KFSH was also recognized by Newsweek among the world’s best hospitals, best smart hospitals, and best specialized hospitals for 2026. For more information, please contact Media Coverage at KFSH: mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.sa A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/89c2fcf4-e51b-4a27-951c-7b5ed78bdc8a

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BioCardia Announces FDA Acceptance of De Novo Pre-Submission Package for Helix™ Catheter Marketing Clearance FDA Substantive Review and Meeting Expected this Quarter

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia, Inc. [NASDAQ: BCDA], a global leader in cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, today announced the FDA has accepted its pre-submission package for marketing clearance of its Helix catheter (“Helix”) intended for therapeutic and diagnostic agent delivery. In May 2026, the Company and FDA met and reviewed our initial De Novo pre-submission package. FDA agreed that there are two pathways for Helix marketing clearance and raised no concerns regarding the product’s safety data, performance, or compatibility with general classes of agents. In August 2026, FDA confirmed and accepted the meeting minutes. In September 2026, the De Novo pre-submission was revised, incorporating the advice from FDA CDRH as detailed in the meeting minutes, re-submitted and has now been accepted by FDA. BioCardia expects FDA substantive review with written feedback, followed by a meeting with BioCardia to discuss approval via the De Novo pathway, this quarter. The extensive clinical data and safety profile from fifteen clinical trials including nearly five hundred patients presents an opportunity for FDA to ensure that follow-on catheters demonstrate a similar level of safety and clinical experience to obtain clearance. Marketing clearance of Helix by FDA has the potential to expand BioCardia’s opportunities to partner with developers of investigational cells, genes, and protein therapeutics requiring targeted delivery to the heart.  About the Helix Transendocardial Delivery Catheter The Helix transendocardial delivery catheter is an enabling platform for minimally invasive targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to the heart intramyocardially. It enables agents to be delivered precisely within the heart with superior retention over other therapeutic delivery modalities, and to many regions of the heart that other delivery methods cannot reach. The Helix includes a specialized small distal helical needle which engages the heart tissue from within the chamber of the heart and provides stability within the dynamic beating heart to safely enable agent delivery. About BioCardia BioCardia, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is developing cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. CardiAMP® autologous and CardiALLO™ allogeneic cell therapies are the Company’s biotherapeutic platforms for the treatment of heart disease. BioCardia also acts as a biotherapeutic delivery partner supporting therapies for the treatment of heart failure, chronic myocardial ischemia, and acute myocardial infarction. Forward Looking Statements  This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses, or current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, regulatory approvals, unexpected expenditures, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue BioCardia’s business and product development plans, the ability to enter into licensing and partnering arrangements, and overall market conditions. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and BioCardia assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements. We may use terms such as “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained herein, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the Company’s liquidity position and its ability to raise additional funds, as well as the Company’s ability to successfully progress its clinical trials. As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. Additional factors that could materially affect actual results can be found in BioCardia’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2026, under the caption titled “Risk Factors” and in its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. BioCardia expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:Miranda Peto, Investor Relations mpeto@biocardia.com (650) 226-0120 INVESTOR CONTACT:David McClung, Chief Financial Officerinvestors@biocardia.com (650) 226-0120

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Conavi Medical to Showcase FDA-Cleared Hybrid Imaging System at TCT 2026

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Dr. Megha Prasad to deliver podium presentation featuring Conavi’s hybrid IVUS–OCT imagingAbstract presentation on saline-based hybrid IVUS–OCT imagingParticipation in two CRF Imaging Lab physician education sessions TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conavi Medical Corp. (TSXV: CNVI) (OTCQB: CNVIF) (“Conavi” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing and marketing imaging technologies to guide minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, today announced its participation in Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2026, taking place October 31–November 3, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This will be Conavi’s first TCT conference since receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its next-generation hybrid intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system. Conavi will showcase the cleared system alongside an expanded scientific and educational program featuring a podium case presentation, a new preclinical abstract and participation in two CRF Imaging Lab sessions. Conavi’s technology combines the depth of IVUS with the high resolution of OCT, providing simultaneous, co-registered views of coronary arteries within a single system. TCT provides an opportunity to introduce physicians to the next-generation platform and discuss the growing role of hybrid imaging in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). “This year’s TCT marks an important step for Conavi as we showcase our next-generation system following FDA clearance, giving physicians IVUS and OCT imaging simultaneously in a single pullback,” said Thomas Looby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Conavi Medical. “With a podium presentation, an abstract and participation in physician education sessions on the program, we have a broader presence at TCT this year. We look forward to introducing physicians to our cleared system and building relationships with potential clinical users as we advance our U.S. commercialization.” Podium presentation on hybrid imaging in complex PCI“Detection of Post-Stent Medial Dissection and White Thrombus Using Hybrid IVUS OCT Imaging May Help Guide Management” Presenter: Megha Prasad, MD, MS, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalDate: Monday, November 2, 2026Time: 4:30–4:35 p.m. PTTCT number: 2177Session: CHIP: Complication Cascades | TCT number: 2177Location: Complex Cases Theater 4, Sails Pavilion, Upper Level Abstract presentation on saline based hybrid imaging“Saline-Based Hybrid IVUS–OCT Imaging: Feasibility of Contrast-Free Dual-Modality Intracoronary Imaging in a Porcine Model” Presenter: Megha Prasad, MD, MS, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalDate: Monday, November 2, 2026Time: 12:20 p.m. PTSession: Hybrid (IVUS/OCT) and Contrast-Free Intracoronary ImagingSession time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. PTLocation: Station 6 CRF Imaging Lab education seminarsSeminar 1 — Acute coronary syndrome, calcium and hybrid imaging Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026Time: 8:00–9:30 a.m. PTConavi hybrid imaging presentation: 9:10 a.m., led by Megha Prasad, MDModerator: Khady Fall, MDLocation: Imaging Pavilion Seminar 2 — Left main/bifurcation disease, chronic total occlusion and in-stent restenosis Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. PTModerators: Akiko Maehara, MD, and Mitsuaki Matsumura, PhDLocation: Imaging Pavilion About TCTOrganized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics is an international educational meeting focused on interventional cardiovascular medicine, bringing together physicians, researchers and industry to share research and advances in catheter-based therapies. About Conavi MedicalConavi Medical is focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. Its patented hybrid imaging system is the first system to co-register and co-align intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging beams to enable simultaneous hybrid imaging of coronary arteries. The hybrid imaging system has 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For more information, visit http://www.conavi.com/. Forward looking informationThis press release includes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding the Company and its business, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the commercialization and commercial launch of Conavi’s hybrid imaging system and the timing thereof, the sufficiency of Conavi’s resources to achieve such commercial launch, the global market opportunity for coronary intravascular imaging (including for IVUS and OCT), the continued growth in adoption of and in the clinical validation and guideline support for intravascular imaging and the ability of Conavi’s hybrid imaging system to meet market needs. All statements that are, or information which is, not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are “forward-looking information or statements”. Often but not always, forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of words such as “shall”, “intends”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate” or any variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “might”, “can”, “could”, “would” or “will” be taken, occur, lead to, result in, or, be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of the management of the Company. They are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release, may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, those listed in the “Risk Factors” section of the annual information form of the Company dated February 26, 2026 (available on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the content of this press release. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. ContactMark Quick, Chief Financial Officer | 416-483-0100Christina Cameron, Investor Relations | 416-483-0100 ext. 121 | IR@conavi.com

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EXIT-CVD research consortium launches clinical studies to transform cardiovascular care across Europe

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October 15, 2026 Five-year research project unites 42 public and private partners across 17 countries to conduct 22 clinical studies involving 14,000+ patients; first patients will be enrolled this monthProject aims to help cardiac patients avoid deterioration through early, personalized interventions delivered across the cardiac care journeyInterventions will be co-created with patients and designed to systematically address socioeconomic, sex- and gender-related and digital access gapsWith a total budget of EUR 27.6 million, the project is co-funded by the European Union Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and industry partners Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of the five-year EXIT-CVD research project, co-funded by the European Union Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and the industry partners. The research consortium is led by University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and Philips, and aims to transform how cardiovascular disease is detected, monitored and treated. It will do so by identifying and acting on three key exit points along the cardiac care journey: preventing disease before it develops (early exit), reversing disease progression (mid exit), or halting progression in advanced stages (late exit). Patient enrollment for the first of the 22 clinical studies will begin this month. Cardiovascular health is fundamental to overall health and well-being, yet more than 60 million people in the European Union are living with cardiovascular disease. For many, the condition significantly reduces quality of life and well-being. Without early detection, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, cardiovascular disease can progress silently from early risk factors to established disease and ultimately, cardiac events that may lead to premature death. “Our vision is a future where heart disease is no longer an irreversible pathway,” said Professor Pim van der Harst, Project Coordinator of EXIT-CVD and Head of Cardiology at the University Medical Center Groningen. “By understanding both the biological and social drivers of cardiovascular disease, and deploying integrated innovations across diagnostics, monitoring, and care, we can empower patients and clinicians to exit the disease continuum before it’s too late.” “For more than 30 years, we have viewed cardiovascular disease as a continuous journey, from risk factors such as hypertension, to atherosclerosis, a first cardiac event and ultimately, for many patients, heart failure,” said Robin Nijveldt, Chief of Cardiology at UMC Utrecht. “Yet most of us improve care within our own specialty and rarely have a complete view of the patient’s experience. EXIT-CVD is an ambitious effort to build that holistic view together, helping transform cardiac care for millions of patients across Europe.” The EXIT-CVD clinical studies will focus on the three key exit points along the cardiac care journey: early detection through digital monitoring (early exit), personalized risk assessment and targeted interventions (mid exit), and advanced therapies to support recovery in later-stage disease (late exit). By combining diagnostics, digital tools and advanced therapeutic approaches, EXIT-CVD aims to deliver actionable, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented across diverse healthcare systems in Europe. Innovation that reaches everyoneNew diagnostics and digital tools often reach well-resourced populations first, widening gaps in access and outcomes. The project will therefore embed implementation science and equity-by-design principles to ensure that the solutions are scalable, sustainable, and accessible to all relevant populations, including those historically underserved. A digitally enabled, FAIR-compliant data platform aligned with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) will support the integration, evaluation, and real-world scalability of the project’s innovations. “The EXIT-CVD project focuses on three critical stages of cardiovascular disease progression where technology can make the greatest impact: preventing disease before it develops, reversing its progression and improving care for people with advanced disease,” said Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader Diagnosis and Treatment, Image Guided Therapy at Royal Philips. “Together with our consortium partners, we are exploring innovations ranging from contactless vital signs monitoring for early detection of patient deterioration to advanced spectral CT imaging that reveals tissue characteristics beyond anatomy. These technologies have the potential to give clinicians deeper insights and support earlier, more informed cardiac care.” Clinical studiesThe EXIT-CVD research consortium will conduct a total of 22 clinical studies involving more than 14,000 patients across Europe, including: Camera-Based In-Hospital Monitoring (CARDIO-CAM study): Deployment and evaluation of an unobtrusive, video-based patient monitoring system that continuously captures cardiorespiratory signals and relevant clinical context.Spectral CT for Early Detection, Risk Stratification and Personalized Patient Care Pathways (LEADER-PAD study): Development and validation of new approaches for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic and low risk symptomatic patients using spectral CT.Nurse/HCP-Led Remote Heart Failure Monitoring (REMODEL-HF study): Multinational randomized study evaluating the Heart Failure Management System (HFMS), a non-invasive remote monitoring technology, in patients recently hospitalized for heart failure, with the objective of improving outcomes and optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy.Imaging-Guided PCI Randomized Trial (GUIDANCE-PCCT study): Evaluation of clinical and procedural outcomes of PCI guided by photon counting CT versus standard angiography-guided PCI.Advanced Imaging in Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies (NOTIFY-2 study): Validation of AI-driven image and ECG analysis algorithms to improve early diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) and underlying disease risk stratification. Consortium partnersThe IHI EXIT-CVD public-private partnership comprises 42 partner organizations from 17 countries: Clinical and academic partners: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Spain), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), University of Pavia (Italy), Centro Cardiologico Monzino (Italy), EOC (Switzerland), KU Leuven (Belgium), NIKARD (Poland), UMC Utrecht (Netherlands), UMC Groningen (Netherlands), Technical University Eindhoven (Netherlands), Universitätsklinikum Köln (Germany), King’s College London (UK), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), and Varsinais-Suomen Hyvinvointialue (Finland).Industry partners: Philips, Circle CVI, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, HeartBeam, Medtronic, Huawei, XVIVO Perfusion, AstraZeneca, Cardiomed, Megi Health, Viatris, Cordys, Novartis, Corbotics, ZOLL, Sanofi, Repairon, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Heart Recovery, Onsentia, and CogStackHealthcare consultancy: Bridg Ou and IQVIA SolutionsPatient organization: Stichting VrouwenHartMedical association: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) More information can be viewed on the EXIT-CVD website. This project is supported by the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU) under grant agreement No 101253160. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program and COCIR, EFPIA, Europa Bío, MedTech Europe, and Vaccines Europe. Funded by the European Union, the private members, and those contributing partners of the IHI JU. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the aforementioned parties. Neither of the aforementioned parties can be held responsible for them. The opinions and clinical experiences presented herein are specific to the featured clinician(s) and are for information purposes only.  Individual results may vary depending on a variety of patient-specific attributes and related factors.  Nothing in this article is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations. For further information, please contact: Joost MalthaPhilips Global External RelationsTel.: +31 6 1055816E-mail: joost.maltha@philips.com About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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egnite’s Call for Science Study on M-TEER Device Durability and Long-Term Patient Outcomes to be Featured at TCT 2026

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The egnite Registry contributed de-identified, longitudinal data, linking serial echocardiograms with clinical outcomes, to help answer what happens to patients after a successful mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) procedure. ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

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