ArrHub EP Innovation Index
The definitive ranking of cardiac electrophysiology innovation. Data-driven analysis of patents, R&D velocity, clinical pipelines, and market impact.
Medtronic
Overall Innovation Leader
Abbott
Fastest R&D Velocity
Boston Scientific
PFA Innovation Leader
AtriCure
Biggest Mover
Top 25 Companies
Ranked by ArrHub Innovation Score
| Rank | Company | Score | Patents (12mo) | Citations | Velocity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Medtronic Large Cap | 98.5 | 342 | 4,250 | +18.2% | |
2 | 1 | Abbott Large Cap | 94.2 | 298 | 3,890 | +22.1% |
3 | 1 | Boston Scientific Large Cap | 91.8 | 276 | 2,890 | +15.4% |
4 | 2 | Johnson & Johnson (Biosense) Large Cap | 89.3 | 234 | 2,450 | +12.6% |
5 | Biotronik Mid Cap | 84.7 | 156 | 1,680 | +14.3% | |
6 | 2 | Philips Large Cap | 82.1 | 142 | 1,420 | +8.2% |
7 | 1 | LivaNova Mid Cap | 78.9 | 98 | 890 | +16.5% |
8 | 3 | AtriCure Small Cap | 76.4 | 78 | 560 | +24.2% |
9 | 1 | iRhythm Technologies Small Cap | 73.2 | 65 | 420 | +19.8% |
10 | Acutus Medical Small Cap | 71.8 | 52 | 380 | +21.5% | |
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How We Calculate Scores
Transparent methodology based on 8 weighted metrics
Total patents filed in trailing 12 months, normalized by company size
Forward citations received, weighted by citation velocity and source quality
Year-over-year growth in patent filings and R&D investment
Market share in core EP segments, revenue growth trajectory
Active clinical trials, FDA breakthrough designations, trial success rates
FDA approvals, CE marks, time-to-approval metrics
Technology diversification across EP sub-segments
Key inventor retention, research collaboration network quality
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