Technology

St. Jude Medical Inc. says it has received FDA approval of a new cardiac rhythm management device designed to help physicians manage heart failure (HF) patients, including patients who have or may develop atrial fibrillation (AF).

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

A new MRI monitor to complement the Maglife product line, the Maglife light makes MRI monitoring within reach of virtually every MRI Center. It can handle all monitoring needs and is compatible with MRI scanners up to 3T.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

When used in conjunction with the ev3 embolic protection device, ev3’s PROTÉGÉ RX Carotid Stent has been FDA cleared for the treatment of carotid artery disease in patients who are at high-risk for adverse events from carotid artery surgery. The cleatance was supported by the CREATE (Carotid Revascularization with ev3 Inc.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Feature | Jeffrey J. Fine and Timothy W. Attebery

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has recently made significant technological and clinical advances. Submillimeter slice thickness, increased detectors and reduced acquisition times have multiplied the number of patients that can benefit from noninvasive diagnostic imaging.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

VIASYS Healthcare is showcasing the launch of the MasterScreen CPX, a product that combines 40 years of CPET experience into a compact unit.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

Pfizer says the FDA has approved the company’s Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attacks, fatal and non-fatal strokes, certain types of heart surgery, hospitalization for heart failure, and chest pain in patients with heart disease — making Lipitor the first cholesterol-lowering medication to receive FDA approval for the reduction of the risk of hospit

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

Diagnosoft HARP is software that assists physicians in the analysis of magnetic resonance (MR) images by providing quantitative measurements and visualization of regional heart function. Based on technology from Johns Hopkins University, it’s the first FDA-cleared software designed for the analysis of tagged MR images.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

The NICO2 Respiratory Profile Monitor is designed to monitor the patient side of the breathing circuit. NICO2 goes beyond conventional capnography to measure breath-by-breath volumetric CO2 and takes the guesswork out of ventilation management from setup to weaning.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

Rcadia Medical Imaging Ltd., an Israel-based developer of novel computer-aided diagnostic software, has received FDA clearance to market its COR Analyzer I, which assists screening of triage patients for coronary artery disease.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT) is a diagnostic tool consisting of the RHE cycle, that is used in conjunction with scientifically validated exercise testing protocols to create a more accurate, sensitive and comfortable test, according to the company.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is an minimally invasive technology designed to enhance blood flow to the heart and other organs for patients with diminished heart function.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

Sentinel integrates the entire range of noninvasive diagnostic cardiology solutions including: ECG Exercise Testing, 12-Lead ECG, Holter Monitoring, ECG Event Recording and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring into one central data management system.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

MasterScreen CPX is a complete exercise test that includes a stress ECG option. Its digital TripleV-Volume Sensor complies with ATS criteria, performs without drift and is completely insensitive to moisture. It features a lightweight design (45g), minimal resistance to airflow, dead space of 30mL and it can be used for all patient populations.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Technology

The Vanguard Dx Angiographic Catheter with patented RadiantFlow tip technology delivers contrast in a unique way. Vanguard Dx produces a “cloud” of contrast rather than a jet stream like traditional catheters. This cloud-like dispersion helps to reduce catheter whipping and enhance tip stability. The catheters are available in the 15 most common shapes and in 4F and 5F sizes.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Feature | Jeffrey J. Fine, M.S., Ph.D. with contributions from Timothy W. Attebery

Diagnostic cardiology has experienced revolutionary changes over the past five years as a result of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The ability to noninvasively obtain three- dimensional anatomic images of technical quality far superior to catheter angiography has forever altered the diagnostic landscape.

Home March 22, 2007
Home
Subscribe Now