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Scarring Doesn’t Tip the Scale Towards ICDs in Cardiomyopathy With LVEF of 36-50%

The CMR GUIDE trial didn’t meet its primary endpoint but did point to possible positives, especially in younger patients.

Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology recently published details for a first-in-human study using vibrations to safely remove leads encased inside vessel walls

New-look pacemaker uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart—no implant required

Engineers with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart.

Trials Bolster LBBAP as an Alternative to Biventricular Pacing in CRT

Yet the evidence should not be overinterpreted, as conventional pacing maintains an important role, says Elena Arbelo.

OmniaSecure becomes first defibrillation lead to receive US FDA approval for conduction system pacing

Medtronic has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication with its OmniaSecure defibrillation lead.