San Francisco, CA - Despite the fact that more than half of those receiving cardiac devices are obese, researchers have found that these patients are at increased risk of major complications. He noted ...

Implantable cardiac devices may pose a heightened risk of infections, complications and morbidity, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For the study, ...

Researchers analyzed the surgery outcomes of 1,386 patients who underwent a device extraction procedure due to infection at Cleveland Clinic between August 1996 and September 2012. Of this patient ...

Philadelphia, February 20, 2025 – Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a valuable method for diagnosing a range of cardiac conditions, but there is a risk of complication due to its invasive nature.

Elutia Inc. has announced the launch of a clinical study for EluPro™, the first FDA-cleared antibiotic-eluting bioenvelope designed for use with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). This ...

Heart failure admissions and re-admissions remain a major cost and capacity challenge for Australian hospitals. ... Read More ...