March 23, 2012 — New findings from a research study led by Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI), a collaborative program between Scripps Health and the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), shows a new blood test may be useful in helping doctors predict who is at risk for an imminent heart attack.

March 23, 2012 — Improving the ability to diagnose cardiac disease with advanced ultrasound imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. will showcase the newest additions to its ultrasound product line, Aplio 500 and Aplio 300, at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting March 24-27, 2012 in Chicago. Toshiba will also be introducing new enhancements to its Aplio Artida flagship cardiac ultrasound.

March 22, 2012 — Infraredx Inc. announced that its TVC Imaging System for the true vessel characterization of coronary artery disease will be featured in 11 oral and poster presentations, including a panel during the Cardiovascular Innovations Educational Forum, at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session in Chicago.

March 20, 2012 - MarBlue Medical announced the global product launch of its CE-marked drug-eluting balloon (DEB) Protege as well as its CoCr stent on DEB Pioneer. The full market launch of the new DEB technology is a major step forward in Blue Medical's quest to improve the quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases, while at the same time reducing procedure costs.

March 20, 2012 - DR Systems announced new contracts with four facilities for the company's Unity CVIS (Cardiovascular Information System). The facilities are: Twin Cities Community Hospital, Good Shepherd Medical Center, HealthCare Partners Medical Group and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital.

March 19, 2012 - Cameron Health Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circulatory System Devices Panel will review the premarket approval (PMA) application of the S-ICD System on April 26, 2012.