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Implicity’s EVIDENCE-RM study demonstrates “marked improvement” in ICD patient outcomes

Implicity has revealed new findings from its EVIDENCE-RM study, which—by leveraging extensive data from the French National Health Data System (SNDS)—has demonstrated clear clinical and medico-economic benefits associated with the company’s universal monitoring system (UMS)
Cardiac Rhythm News

BIO-LIBRA: Outcomes Vary by Sex, Device in Cardiomyopathy Patients With ICDs

Though women have a lower risk of ventricular arrhythmias than do men, it still exceeds the threshold to justify a device.
By Todd Neale, tctMD, Conference News HRS 2025

FDA approves new AI-enabled wearable cardioverter defibrillator

Element Science has gained U.S. FDA approval for its Jewel Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Patch-WCD) for patients with an elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The device includes advanced AI algorithms trained to minimize the risk of false alarms and inappropriate shocks
Michael Walter | Cardiovascular Business | Heart Rhythm

CRT Patients Fare Better With LBB Area vs Biventricular Pacing

Despite the positive results, there are open questions about LBB pacing, including long-term lead performance. RCTs are coming.
By Todd Neale, tctMD, Conference News, HRS 2025

Pairing CIED Lead Extraction With Tricuspid Interventions Appears Safe

Complications weren’t more common when leads were extracted. Yet there’s also the option of “jailing” leads instead.
by Todd Neale, tctMD, News, Conference News, HRS 2025