New devices and technology in interventional cardiology

Abstract

There have been substantial improvements made in the tools and techniques used since the advent of percutaneous coronary intervention. What was primarily developed as a treatment of coronary artery disease is now used to address a variety of structural heart disease problems. The outcomes have been remarkably successful with relatively low complication rates that rival the results of open-heart surgery. This article will review some of the new devices available for management of structural cardiac conditions including congenital defects and acquired valvular abnormalities. Transcatheter treatment offers advantages over surgical intervention in recovery time, improved patient satisfaction, lower procedural risk, and avoidance of cardio-pulmonary bypass especially in high-risk patients. We will discuss different medical conditions and introduce the devices used to treat these conditions. Each device or technique has benefits and risks, and familiarity with the devices along with patient selection will best optimize the outcome.

Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study

“…For new medical devices, the perceptions of patients and their overall acceptance are important. 13–17 This has been shown in several previous studies with innovative medical devices and medical technologies. 14,15,18–30 Participants’ preferences and ratings are also crucial for further development of the new devices, which includes additional innovation, documentation of adverse events, adherence to regulatory requirements, and risk assessment.…”

Catheter steering in interventional cardiology: Mechanical analysis and novel solution

“…The use of steerable catheters and sheaths has shown to significantly improve procedure time and patient safety in a number of comparative clinical trials. [14][15][16] Nounou et al 17 reported the use of an 8.5-Fr steerable Agilis guide sheath to ensure correct positioning of an Amplatzer closure device in an adult patient having an atrial septal defect. The steerable sheath with adjustable curve allowed for easy positioning of the guiding catheter and resulted in a successful procedure.…”

“…The use of steerable catheters and sheaths has shown to significantly improve procedure time and patient safety in a number of comparative clinical trials. 14–16…”

Firm Scope and Spillovers From New Product Innovation: Evidence From Medical Devices

“…Interventional cardiologists focus on the treatment of coronary and vascular conditions using nonsurgical, catheter-based treatments. Interventional treatments may offer several advantages over surgical options, for example, in recovery time, patient satisfaction, lower procedural risk, and avoidance of cardio-pulmonary bypass in certain patients (Tobis and Abudayyeh 2015). The size of the global interventional cardiology market makes it an economically meaningful industry for study.…”