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Apr 15
2025
FDA approves leadless CRT device for heart failure
The WiSE cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) system. The device works with a patient’s existing implant to provide biventricular pacing.Michael Walter | Cardiovascular Business
Dec 5
2024
Rethinking the Evidence for ICDs for HFrEF in Light of Today’s GDMT
A review article emphasizes optimizing GDMT and getting early referrals to better manage risks and weigh benefits.By L.A. McKeown; tctMD
Dec 2
2024
Electrical Variables, Not Valve Type, Predict Need for Pacemaker After TAVI
In the CONDUCT-TAVI study, the use of a self-expanding valve was not associated with an increased risk of pacemaker.By Michael O'Riordan; tctMD
Nov 22
2024
Infections No More Likely With Reconditioned Versus New Pacemakers
Many hope My Heart Your Heart will catalyze an effort to help patients worldwide who need but can’t afford these devices.By Yael L. Maxwell; tctMD
Nov 14
2024
Defibrillation devices could remain effective while using 1,000 times less electricity
n a paper published recently in the journal Chaos, researchers from Sergio Arboleda University (Bogotá, Colombia) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, USA) discovered that far less energy is needed compared to what is currently used in state-of-the-art defibrillation techniques.Cardiac Rhythm News