The Aurora EV-ICD System (Medtronic Inc.) is an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) indicated for the automated treatment of patients who have experienced, or are at significant risk of developing, life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias through the delivery of antitachycardia pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation therapies.
Publications
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WiSE Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy System (EBR Systems Inc.)
The WiSE CRT system is a wireless left ventricular pacing system that works with an implanted right ventricular pacemaker and/or defibrillator for patients in whom cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is indicated.
Genicular Artery Embolization With Embozene Microspheres (Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company) for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Embozene Microspheres (Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company) are biocompatible, nonresorbable, hydrogel particles under investigation for genicular artery embolization (GAE) to treat symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
Edison System (HistoSonics) for Histotripsy of Liver Tumors
The Edison System (Histosonics Inc.) is a nonthermal focused ultrasound system with real-time image guidance intended for the noninvasive mechanical destruction of liver tumors, including the partial or complete destruction of unresectable liver tumors via histotripsy.
MTHFR Genetic Testing for Severe MTHFR Enzyme Deficiency
This report evaluates the clinical utility of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) genotyping in pediatric or adult patients to detect rare variants associated with severe MTHFR enzyme deficiency for the purpose of informing treatment or family-planning decisions.
Wireless Capsule Systems for Diagnosis of Small and Large Bowel Motility Disorders
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) compared with established techniques for diagnosis and guidance of the management of small and large bowel motility disorders.
Technology Descr…
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection (HD) compared with alternative therapies for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in adults.
Technology Description: HD is a procedu…
Genetic Testing for Patients With Clinically Diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder
This report evaluates the clinical utility of genetic testing for patients with clinically diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their first-degree relatives to determine genetic etiology, inform patient management, and improve outcomes.
Gender-Affirming Body-Contouring Procedures in Patients With Gender Dysphoria
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of body-contouring procedures in patients with gender dysphoria (GD).
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine (Abrysvo; Pfizer Inc.) for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease in Infants Through Maternal Immunization
Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine; Pfizer Inc.) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization of pregnant individuals at 32 through 36 weeks gestational age for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants from birth through 6 months of age.