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Siemens introduced the AXIOM Sensis XP - a new generation of integrated recording solutions that increases procedural efficiency, allowing for optimal patient care in the cath lab.

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Siemens Medical Solutions previewed a hand-held ultrasound unit, the Acuson P10, intended primarily for triage and screening applications in acute care settings. In the future, personal imaging tools such as this could improve the standard of care for inpatient monitoring, critical care, outpatient specialty visits and bedside exams.

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ZOLL Medical Corp. has received FDA clearance to market and sell the ZOLL M Series with Real CPR Help technology. The device enables rescuers to instantly see and hear how well they are performing the rate and depth of CPR chest compressions. The M Series is the Company’s best-selling product to date. The approval extends Real CPR Help to ZOLL’s complete defibrillator product line.

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Boston Scientific Corp. announced two-year results from the TAXUS V In-Stent Restenosis (ISR) trial, demonstrating that the TAXUS Express2 paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system met its primary endpoint in the treatment of in-stent restenosis - the regrowth of diseased tissue into a previously stented artery utilizing bare-metal stents - compared to vascular brachytherapy.

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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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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).

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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