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James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
CRT 2026
Protect the Team: Reducing Radiation Exposure and Spine Injury in the Cath Lab
03/11/2026
James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
In his Nurses and Technologists presentation at CRT 2026, Dr. Hermiller describes how cath lab safety is improving, but only if teams treat radiation and orthopedic injury as daily, solvable problems.
In his Nurses and Technologists presentation at CRT 2026, Dr. Hermiller describes how cath lab safety is improving, but only if teams treat radiation and orthopedic injury as daily, solvable problems.
In his Nurses and Technologists...
03/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Clinical Trial Update
Egg Medical Presents CRT 2026 Data Demonstrating a Responsible Path to Light Lead and Lead-Apron Free Protection
03/10/2026
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Cathpax Demonstrates Ability to Offer Interventional Physicians Unmatched Level of Radiation Protection Thanks to First-of-Its-Kind NOVARAD Clinical Study
01/21/2026
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Safety
ERGO-CATH Study Analyses Underscore Occupational Health Hazards for Cath Lab Teams and Highlight Need for Leadless Solutions
05/06/2025
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a single-center, prospective study designed to evaluate ergonomic strain on individuals in the cardiac cath laboratory. Researchers placed electromyography electrodes and inertial monitoring units (IMUs) on the...
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a single-center, prospective study designed to evaluate ergonomic strain on individuals in the cardiac cath laboratory. Researchers placed electromyography electrodes and inertial monitoring units (IMUs) on the...
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a...
05/06/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Rampart IC Announces the Acquisition of ClearShield
04/28/2025
Engineered using an acrylic formula infused with bismuth (Bi), a non-toxic and stable element, ClearShield panels are transparent, eco-conscious, and manufactured entirely in the United States.
Engineered using an acrylic formula infused with bismuth (Bi), a non-toxic and stable element, ClearShield panels are transparent, eco-conscious, and manufactured entirely in the United States.
Engineered using an acrylic...
04/28/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Rampart IC Secures Series B Financing to Fuel Strategic Growth and Expand Access to Radiation Safety Solutions
04/24/2025
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology...
04/24/2025
Cath Lab Digest
James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI
Radiation Safety
Radiation Safety and Occupational Safety
04/16/2025
James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
Listen in as SCAI President James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI, shares more about his focus on radiation and occupational safety, and looks ahead to the upcoming SCAI Scientific Sessions, to be held May 1-3 in Washington, D.C.
Listen in as SCAI President James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI, shares more about his focus on radiation and occupational safety, and looks ahead to the upcoming SCAI Scientific Sessions, to be held May 1-3 in Washington, D.C.
Listen in as SCAI President...
04/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Dr William Gray
ISET 2025
The Next Generation of Radiation Protection Solutions: The Dynamic SMART Shield
03/21/2025
William A. Gray, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD, and Ripal Gandhi, MD, discuss the critical challenges of developing an ideal scatter radiation protection system.
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD, and Ripal Gandhi, MD, discuss the critical challenges of developing an ideal scatter radiation protection system.
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD,...
03/21/2025
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
SCAI
Survey Confirms Radiation and Orthopedic Health Hazards in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories are ‘Unacceptable’
03/05/2025
A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterization laboratory (“cath lab” or CCL)...
A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterization laboratory (“cath lab” or CCL)...
A survey conducted by the...
03/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Radiation Protection Systems
BIOTRONIK and Egg Medical Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Radiation Protection for Interventional Healthcare Workers
02/19/2025
Radiation reductions of up to 97% are possible with EggNest XR and EggNest Protect, and up to 99% reductions are possible with EggNest Complete.(1)
Radiation reductions of up to 97% are possible with EggNest XR and EggNest Protect, and up to 99% reductions are possible with EggNest Complete.(1)
Radiation reductions of up to...
02/19/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection
AliMed, Inc. Awarded Vizient Contract for Radiation Protection Products
09/04/2024
AliMed's contract covers an extensive range of radiation protection products, featuring off-the-shelf Grab 'n Go™ Aprons with same-day shipping and fully customizable Perfect Fit™ Aprons with tailored sizing and personalization options.
AliMed's contract covers an extensive range of radiation protection products, featuring off-the-shelf Grab 'n Go™ Aprons with same-day shipping and fully customizable Perfect Fit™ Aprons with tailored sizing and personalization options.
AliMed's contract covers an...
09/04/2024
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EggNest (Egg Medical)
Clinical Trial Update
Egg Medical Presents CRT 2026 Data Demonstrating a Responsible Path to Light Lead and Lead-Apron Free Protection
03/10/2026
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Cathpax Demonstrates Ability to Offer Interventional Physicians Unmatched Level of Radiation Protection Thanks to First-of-Its-Kind NOVARAD Clinical Study
01/21/2026
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Safety
ERGO-CATH Study Analyses Underscore Occupational Health Hazards for Cath Lab Teams and Highlight Need for Leadless Solutions
05/06/2025
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a single-center, prospective study designed to evaluate ergonomic strain on individuals in the cardiac cath laboratory. Researchers placed electromyography electrodes and inertial monitoring units (IMUs) on the...
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a single-center, prospective study designed to evaluate ergonomic strain on individuals in the cardiac cath laboratory. Researchers placed electromyography electrodes and inertial monitoring units (IMUs) on the...
The ERGO-CATH analysis was a...
05/06/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Rampart IC Announces the Acquisition of ClearShield
04/28/2025
Engineered using an acrylic formula infused with bismuth (Bi), a non-toxic and stable element, ClearShield panels are transparent, eco-conscious, and manufactured entirely in the United States.
Engineered using an acrylic formula infused with bismuth (Bi), a non-toxic and stable element, ClearShield panels are transparent, eco-conscious, and manufactured entirely in the United States.
Engineered using an acrylic...
04/28/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Rampart IC Secures Series B Financing to Fuel Strategic Growth and Expand Access to Radiation Safety Solutions
04/24/2025
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology...
04/24/2025
Cath Lab Digest
SCAI
Survey Confirms Radiation and Orthopedic Health Hazards in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories are ‘Unacceptable’
03/05/2025
A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterization laboratory (“cath lab” or CCL)...
A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterization laboratory (“cath lab” or CCL)...
A survey conducted by the...
03/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Radiation Protection Systems
BIOTRONIK and Egg Medical Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Radiation Protection for Interventional Healthcare Workers
02/19/2025
Radiation reductions of up to 97% are possible with EggNest XR and EggNest Protect, and up to 99% reductions are possible with EggNest Complete.(1)
Radiation reductions of up to 97% are possible with EggNest XR and EggNest Protect, and up to 99% reductions are possible with EggNest Complete.(1)
Radiation reductions of up to...
02/19/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection
AliMed, Inc. Awarded Vizient Contract for Radiation Protection Products
09/04/2024
AliMed's contract covers an extensive range of radiation protection products, featuring off-the-shelf Grab 'n Go™ Aprons with same-day shipping and fully customizable Perfect Fit™ Aprons with tailored sizing and personalization options.
AliMed's contract covers an extensive range of radiation protection products, featuring off-the-shelf Grab 'n Go™ Aprons with same-day shipping and fully customizable Perfect Fit™ Aprons with tailored sizing and personalization options.
AliMed's contract covers an...
09/04/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. Eric A. Secemsky
Medical Advisory Boards
RAMPART IC Adds Dr. Eric Secemsky to Its Medical Advisory Board
02/29/2024
RAMPART IC is pleased to announce that renowned interventional cardiologist Eric A. Secemsky M.D. will join the company’s growing Medical Advisory Board to help guide Rampart’s mission to offer better radiation protection solutions for teams...
RAMPART IC is pleased to announce that renowned interventional cardiologist Eric A. Secemsky M.D. will join the company’s growing Medical Advisory Board to help guide Rampart’s mission to offer better radiation protection solutions for teams...
RAMPART IC is pleased to...
02/29/2024
Cath Lab Digest
LumiGuide
Intravascular imaging
Philips LumiGuide, the “3D Human GPS Powered by Light”, Paves the Way for Radiation-Free Minimally-Invasive Surgery
02/22/2024

Philips Medical News

Philips Medical News
LumiGuide uses light reflected along an optical fiber inside a guidewire to generate 3D, high-resolution, color images of devices, including off-the-shelf catheters, inside a patient’s body in real time, from any angle and in multiple views.
LumiGuide uses light reflected along an optical fiber inside a guidewire to generate 3D, high-resolution, color images of devices, including off-the-shelf catheters, inside a patient’s body in real time, from any angle and in multiple views.
LumiGuide uses light reflected...
02/22/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endovascular Devices
Thrombolex, Inc. Secures $50 Million Series A Growth Financing to Advance Commercialization of its Innovative Pharmaco-Mechanical Lysis Technology (PML)
03/19/2026
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026...
03/19/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Neurovascular acquisitions
Medtronic to Acquire Scientia Vascular, Marrying Access and Therapeutic Portfolios for Neurovascular Care
03/11/2026
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform...
03/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Clinical Trial Update
Egg Medical Presents CRT 2026 Data Demonstrating a Responsible Path to Light Lead and Lead-Apron Free Protection
03/10/2026
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
CathWorks FFRangio
Fractional Flow Reserve
Late-Breaking Trial: U.S. Cohort of 4,000+ CathWorks FFRangio Patients Shows 2-Year Outcomes Comparable to Pressure Wire–Guided PCI
03/08/2026
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary...
03/08/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
BioCardia Late Breaking Echocardiography Clinical Results from CardiAMP HF Trial Presented at Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT)
03/04/2026
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
Relief Cardiovascular Reports Positive First-in-Human Data for Device-Based Decongestion Therapy in Heart Failure Patients
03/04/2026
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Amputation Prevention
Researchers Develop New Oxygen-Delivering Gel Designed to Help Wounds Heal Before They Progress to Limb Loss
02/23/2026
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Nutrition
People Whose Sugar Intake Was Restricted Before Birth and In Early Childhood Had Markedly Lower Rates of Heart Disease Later In Life 
02/23/2026
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system illustration
Thrombectomy
FDA Clearance for VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy System Brings New “Pulse” Platform to Peripheral Clot Removal
02/23/2026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT ...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Acute Coronary Events Registry Provides Insights Into Sex-Specific Differences
02/20/2026
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary...
02/20/2026
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