ACC Results Recap Part I: Low-Risk TAVR Trials Bring Good News For Edwards And Medtronic; Apple Watch Detects AFib In Apple Heart Study
Executive Summary
Medtech Insight's Results Recap is a regular feature covering the major device trial results compiled by MedDeviceTracker. This is the first of three special Results Recaps covering trial data presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, March 16-18, including presentations on Medtronic and Edwards Lifesciences’ transcatheter aortic valves and Apple’s Apple Watch, which now has electrocardiography capabilities.
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