Cardiovascular Catch-Up: TAVR Withstands Delta Virus So Far; Stereotaxis Robot Succeeds In Trial

The impact of the Delta variant of COVID-19 on procedure volumes remains a major concern for transcatheter valve makers, Abbott launches a new PFO closure device, and more highlights from the cardiovascular technology market in early October.

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Despite the onset of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and widespread hospital staffing shortages, the volume of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) in the US grew about 1% in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of 2021, according to a new report from SVB Leerink.

SVB Leerink commissioned a survey of 10 physicians performing TAVR procedures to find out how COVID-19 has ultimately affected the...

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