Cardiac catheterization can be used to clear potential heart blockages and prevent heart attacks or death, but a new study shows the procedure is not always the best option for some women. During ...

The primary effectiveness outcomes are shown for both the full patient cohort (A) and separated by atrial fibrillation (AF) subtype: paroxysmal AF (B) vs persistent AF/long-standing (LS)–persistent AF ...

November 30, 2006 (Chicago) — The results of a 4-year study from Northwestern University support the role of ultrasound guidance for percutaneous placement of balloon catheters prior to breast-sparing ...

Women with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing a procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) have just as good outcomes as men with AF undergoing the same procedure, according to a large-scale ...

Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) today announced the first patients successfully treated in the U.S. with its MAGiC system.

The aim of using a double balloon catheter is to help induce labour by causing the cervix to soften and dilate. It is usually done with the mother lying on her back, often with her legs in stirrups. A ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...