CVRx announces new real-world evidence demonstrating significant reductions in healthcare utilization with Barostim

Core Insights - New real-world evidence presented at THT 2025 shows significant reductions in hospital visits and length of stay for heart failure patients after Barostim implantation [1][2] - The study highlights the clinical and economic benefits of the Barostim device, emphasizing its importance for clinicians and payers [2] Company Overview - CVRx, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of the Barostim™ System, which is the first FDA-approved technology using neuromodulation for heart failure [3] - The Barostim device delivers electrical pulses to baroreceptors in the carotid artery, aiming to restore balance to the autonomic nervous system and alleviate heart failure symptoms [3] Study Findings - The analysis utilized data from the Premier Healthcare Database, involving 306 Barostim patients, comparing healthcare utilization before and after implantation [2] - Results indicated an 86% reduction in all-cause hospital visits, an 84% reduction in cardiovascular hospital visits, and an 85% reduction in heart failure-related hospital visits, all with p-values less than 0.0001 [4]