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PROFID EHRA trial enrols first patient

A clinical trial to challenge the routine implantation of a defibrillator in myocardial infarction (MI) survivors with heart failure has enrolled its first patient. The PROFID EHRA trial is part of the EU-funded PROFID project, which aims to personalize the prevention of sudden cardiac death after MI and involves a consortium of 21 multidisciplinary partners including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Jewel IDE reports positive results for wearable cardioverter defibrillator

Element Science has announced the successful completion and presentation of the results of the Jewel investigational device exemption (IDE) study, assessing the Jewel patch-wearable cardioverter defibrillator (P-WCD).

Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing May Lessen Arrhythmias in CRT Patients

Increased reverse remodeling compared with biventricular pacing may explain the finding, but randomized confirmation is needed.

Double Defibrillator More Effective for Obese Afib Patients

Clinical trial affirms a better initial strategy

Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prototype Partly Recharges Itself

A prototype for a leadless pacemaker that converts the heart's oscillations into voltage generated 10.9% of the energy needed to stimulate one heartbeat in a laboratory benchtop experiment.