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The TandemHeart PTVA System by Cardiac Assist provides up to five liters per minute of blood flow through a cardiac catheterization procedure in as little as 30 minutes. The system, which recently surpassed its 850th successful procedure, is FDA cleared for extracorporeal circulatory support for up to six hours for procedures not requiring full cardiopulmonary bypass.

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Patients can have their cardiac issues remotely monitored from locations across the country with the use of portable devices and telephone or Internet connections through Raytel Cardiac Services.

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The ZOLL R Series is a Code-Ready device that is simple, smart and ready to use. It offers a one step system to simplify and speed up deployment of pacing and defibrillation therapy.

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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.

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McKesson has announced it has expanded its distribution agreement with Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc., to include cardiovascular medical solutions. Nine months ago the two companies had announced their initial radiology imaging partnership, which has been a success, they say.

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The Avanta Fluid Management Injection System is intended to help cardiovascular healthcare professionals improve patient and operator safety and create precise clinical outcomes while providing process and cost efficiencies.

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ScImage’s latest Web-based cardiology viewing suite allows gated SPECT and nuclear stress test images to be viewed from anywhere, eliminating the need for dedicated workstations in routine clinical viewing.

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Cordis Corp. introduced the REGATTA Steerable Guidewire family of devices in the U.S. this week, which 12 selections of the REGATTA Steerable Guidewire and two choices of the REGATTA SB Steerable Guidewire. In April, the company plans to add the REGATTA HS Steerable Guidewire in two selections.

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The Aquarius product suite offers clinical workflow, advanced visualization and comprehensive image management solutions for volumetric imaging data to help manage the slice overload challenges faced by diagnostic imaging facilities.

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The Aplio XG ultrasound system now features new innovations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Designed to meet the complex needs of today’s cardiologist, the new comprehensive cardio package features several proprietary innovations for high performance cardiac examinations as well as research and quantification studies.

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Siemens has introduced the completely redesigned Soarian Cardiology 2.0, which has become an integral part of Nebraska Heart Hospital’s strategy to be at the forefront of treating cardiovascular disease by pursuing comprehensive solutions. The CIVS blends cardiac imaging via syngoDynamics and information technology (IT) to optimize clinical performance and help improve patient outcomes.

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The Cardius 3 XPO triple-head camera features fourth- generation High Definition Solid-State Detectors (HDSD) that offer up to a 38 percent greater image acquisition efficiency for cardiac SPECT over dual-head systems and a patient positioning system that permits imaging patients weighing up to 500 pounds.

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Ideal for basic 12-lead resting ECG analysis, the MAC 3500 electrocardiograph unit delivers technology to help clinicians improve reliability and accuracy in cardiac assessments, while also helping to increase productivity and efficiency.

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Cardiac Science Corp. has launched HeartCentrix, a software solution that enables its diagnostic stress, Holter and electrocardiography devices to communicate seamlessly with physician office-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

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