A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) is associated with an increased risk of…
Novel electrocardiogram uses signals from ear and hand to check heart rhythm
A novel electrocardiogram (ECG) method uses signals from the ear and hand to check heart rhythm. The ECG does not…
In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis
A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than…
Absorbable antibiotic envelope can significantly cut cardiac device infections
A research team has found that using an absorbable, antibiotic-eluting envelope when implanting cardiac devices like pacemakers and defibrillators can…
New cardiac pump clinically superior, safer for patients, study suggests
The study of more than 1,000 patients with severe heart failure not only confirms that the HeartMate 3™, a next-generation…