Coronary/Structural Heart

TAVR with SAPIEN 3 Demonstrated as Economically Dominant Treatment Strategy Compared to Surgery in Partner 3 Analysis

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced that a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to surgery demonstrated that TAVR with SAPIEN 3 is an economically dominant treatment strategy, offering improved outcomes and reduced cost. This analysis from the PARTNER 3 trial was presented during the […]

Orchestra BioMed™ Announces Presentations at TCT 2021 of Positive Long-Term Clinical Results from the MODERATO II Study Showing the Significant Clinical Impact of BackBeat CNT™ on Isolated Systolic Hypertension and Pulse Pressure

November 05, 2021 08:00 ET | Source: Orchestra BioMed BackBeat CNT treated patients experienced a mean reduction of 17.5 mmHg in office systolic blood pressure measured 24-months following therapy activation. Patients with Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH) treated with BackBeat CNT experienced clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions of 7.4 mmHg in ambulatory systolic […]

Stamford Health Forges New Relationship with Columbia University Irving Medical Center to Expand World-Class Heart Surgery Capabilities

STAMFORD, CT/ NOVEMBER 3, 2021— Stamford Health, known for its award-winning cardiac care through the Heart & Vascular Institute, has expanded its relationship with Columbia University to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. As a result of this new relationship, five of […]

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Announces First In-Human Experience With Coronary Everolimus Drug Coated Balloon

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI®) (NASDAQ: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease, announced today the start of enrollment in a first in-human trial of the coronary everolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) being developed by Chansu […]

Two Large Studies Demonstrate Complete Revascularization with Impella Heart Pumps Improves Ejection Fraction and Long-Term Patient Outcomes

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The final results of the PROTECT III and Restore EF prospective studies demonstrate improved outcomes for high-risk PCI patients with the use of Impella heart pumps. The study results were reviewed this morning at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2021, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, by Gregg […]

Medtronic study shows patients with high blood pressure are interested in an interventional procedure treatment option

New data from Medtronic Patient Preference study presented at TCT 2021; Medtronic adds to its clinical leadership for renal denervation with launch of the SPYRAL AFFIRM study DUBLIN and ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced findings from a new study of the Patient […]

PLx Pharma Inc. Announces New Scientific Data Available Evaluating the Pharmacologic Profile of FDA-Approved VAZALORE 81 mg Liquid-Filled Aspirin Capsules

— VAZALORE 81 mg shows fast bioavailability, absorption, and platelet inhibition — — VAZALORE 81 mg has pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles consistent with VAZALORE 325 mg — — Findings presented at TCT meeting earlier today — SPARTA, N.J., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXP) (“PLx” […]

Retrospective Analysis Using the VoluMetrix NIVA|HF Investigational Algorithm to Assess Patients With Heart Failure Predicts Hospitalization

The NIVA|HF investigational algorithm uses proprietary venous waveform technology from VoluMetrix to assess otherwise hard-to-obtain cardiovascular metrics. According to study authors, ‘This non-invasive measurement has potential for … prevention of hospital admission in heart failure patients.’ NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VoluMetrix, a Nashville-based biotech startup dedicated […]

ReCor Medical Reports Latest Data from Landmark Renal Denervation Clinical Trials at TCT Annual Meeting

RADIANCE-HTN TRIO and SOLO trial updates demonstrate the durability of blood pressure lowering effects of the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System in a broad spectrum of patients with hypertension. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd. (“Otsuka Medical Devices”), a fully owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., and […]

Colibri Heart Valve Initiates International CE Mark-enabling Pilot Study of Second-Generation TAVI System

LOUISVILLE, CO , Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colibri Heart Valve LLC, a privately held emerging medical device company, today announced the initiation of an international pilot study of the Colibri transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system. Bernard Chevalier, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier, is serving […]