Irreversible electroporation (IRE), an emerging alternative to thermal ablation, is a safe and effective treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, according to a new analysis published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. “In the past two decades, radiofrequency- and cryo-ablation became standard techniques for…
Patient acceptance could be an advantage, researchers say
IVUS-DCB is now the second trial to support intravascular imaging in peripheral interventions—what will it take to increase its use?
Patients went home with self-testing devices plus remote access to a cardiologist—readmissions, events, and symptoms improved.
Contact: Nicole Napoli , nnapoli@acc.org, 202-669-1465 People who have had a heart attack or who are at risk for a heart attack and who stopped…
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a…
Contact: Nicole Napoli, 202-669-1465, nnapoli@acc.org A new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys’ arteri es in order to control…
Researchers sought to determine post-transplant outcomes after use of an extracorporeal perfusion system in ECD hearts donated after brain death.
A novel approach to renal denervation led to improvements in ambulatory BP, but not office-based, in this sham-controlled trial.
Contact: Julie Boyland, jboyland@acc.org, The American College of Cardiology has recognized the 2024 winners of its Young Investigator Awards at the American College of Cardiology’s…
Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in…
