Feature | Ryan Hiett

It may seem like a simple concept, but the importance of properly controlled patient temperature is still surprising ...

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Feature | Richard R. Rogoski

New technologies adopted by cardiologists not only improve patient care but expand the role of these physicians. Whether it's stenting a carotid artery or viewing real-time ultrasound images at the bedside, today's cardiologist can solve more problems than just those of the heart.

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The Atlas II ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) and Atlas II HF CRT-D (cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator) devices are capable of delivering unsurpassed energy, giving added security to patients whose hearts are especially difficult to defibrillate.

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The i-STAT BNP cartridge is a point of care diagnostic test used to assess the level of BNP (brain naturietic peptide) ...

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The Proxis Embolic Protection System is the first proximal embolic protection device designed for coronary applications.

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The Encompass’ standards-based DVD-R archiving technology allows years of patient cardiology studies to be stored in a ...

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Feature | Mark Paquin

The long-standing standard of care for patients with carotid artery disease was surgery and/or medical management. In August 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed all that when it approved the first carotid stenting system, called the RX ACCULINK Carotid Artery Stent System and RX ACCUNET Embolic Protection System by Guidant.

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Offering a combination of perfusion and function information in a single nuclear stress test, Lantheus Medical Imaging's Cardiolite kit for the preparation of technetium Tc99m sestamibi for injection enables physicians to assess patient risk and optimize patient management.

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A new suite of cardiovascular workflow tools, ComPACSVersion 9 provides unequalled support of legacy ultrasound systems ...

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For wire support and exchange in complex interventions, the Skyway OTW and RX support catheters are intended to be used ...

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Frustrated over healthcare's “failure” to deter the growth of cardiac disease while holding many valuable, predictive ...

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Feature | Kim Phelan

Dead is dead — everyone knows it, especially physicians. And what’s dead can’t be recovered; or can it? Startling ...

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The Welch Allyn Holter Systems are software and recorders designed to help caregivers detect abnormalities in a patient ...

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The Spiroflex VG Catheter provides over twice the clot removing power compared to the 4F XMI and Spiroflex catheters. It is also the first AngioJet catheter of its size to be offered in a Rapid Exchange platform.

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The FilterWire EZ System is a low-profile filter mounted on a guide wire that reduces complications during balloon ...

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