Feature | Maureen Leahy-Patano

Many formerly invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures have migrated to less invasive or percutaneous options. The subsequent rise in cath lab procedures has increased the need for alternatives to manual compression that promote hemostasis at the access site, allowing for quicker patient ambulation and throughput.

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May 14, 2008 - Siemens today said it would extend its strategic alliance with Biosense Webster Inc. by opening up the ...

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May 14, 2008 - St. Jude Medical received both FDA 510(k) clearance and European CE Mark approvals of the IsoFlex Optim pacing lead, small-diameter lead is built on the IsoFlex pacing lead platform, and features the company’s exclusive Optim insulation material.

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Feature | Cristen C. Bolan

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 3.5 million Americans and is a major source of strokes and a precursor to ...

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May 14, 2008 - Cook Medical today launched the EVOLUTION-Shortie Mechanical Dilator Sheath Set, a tool for venous entry ...

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May 13, 2008 - Edwards Lifesciences unveiled a new software upgrade that allows greater flexibility to trend and analyze ...

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Boston Scientific's ALTRUA family of pacemakers is the first Boston Scientific-branded pacemaker to treat bradycardia ...

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Medtronic’s Endeavor Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System is engineered for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Endeavor uses the Driver bare metal cobalt alloy stent platform and the drug zotarolimus along with the proprietary, biocompatible drug delivery polymer.

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Edwards Lifesciences Corp. has rolled out a next-generation transfemoral delivery system for the Edwards SAPIEN ...

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May 13, 2008 – Spectranetics’ excimer laser sheath safely and effectively assists removal of pacing and defibrillator leads, according to the study, “Large, Single-catheter, Single-operator Experience with Transvenous Lead Extraction: Outcomes and Changing Indications,” featured in the April issue of HeartRhythm.

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GE Healthcare launched its new mobile Vivid S5 cardiovascular ultrasound system, created for multiple care areas ...

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Siemens received FDA 510(k) clearance for Artis zeego, a robotic-assisted positioning capability for interventions in ...

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May 13, 2008 – Echoserve launched an online portal designed to facilitate the research, purchase and sale of diagnostic ...

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Textronics Inc. received FDA clearance to market its textile-based ECG Electrode for use in general electrocardiograph monitoring and recording procedures, offering patients an alternative to adhesive electrodes and metal wristbands.

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The FDA cleared CryoLife’s CryoValve SG pulmonary human heart valve processed with the company’s proprietary SynerGraft ...

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