Technology
Offering a combination of perfusion and function information in a single nuclear stress test, Lantheus Medical Imaging's Cardiolite kit for the preparation of technetium Tc99m sestamibi for injection enables physicians to assess patient risk and optimize patient management.
August 29, 2006
Technology
A new suite of cardiovascular workflow tools, ComPACSVersion 9 provides unequalled support of legacy ultrasound systems ...
August 29, 2006
Technology
For wire support and exchange in complex interventions, the Skyway OTW and RX support catheters are intended to be used ...
August 29, 2006Sponsored Content
Feature | Information Technology
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
March 21, 2024
Feature | Kim Phelan
At a pivotal time of advancement in cardiovascular imaging, diagnostics, interventions and therapies, a time when specialty heart hospitals are forming to combat the deadliest disease in America, the federal purse strings are about to be pulled a little tighter in 2007, and rules for these types of narrowly focused hospitals are going to be more stringent.
August 29, 2006
Feature | Ryan Hiett
While enormous pressure may be the norm for cardiac surgeons, the stakes are particularly high when the life of a former U.S. president is on the line. And when Bill Clinton underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2004, all eyes were on the heart specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
August 29, 2006
Technology
The Welch Allyn Holter Systems are software and recorders designed to help caregivers detect abnormalities in a patient ...
August 29, 2006Sponsored Content
Feature | Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
March 05, 2024
Technology
The Spiroflex VG Catheter provides over twice the clot removing power compared to the 4F XMI and Spiroflex catheters. It is also the first AngioJet catheter of its size to be offered in a Rapid Exchange platform.
August 29, 2006
Technology
The FilterWire EZ System is a low-profile filter mounted on a guide wire that reduces complications during balloon ...
August 29, 2006
Technology
The Twin-Pass is a two-lumen catheter designed to be used in percutaneous cardiology and radiology procedures, in ...
August 29, 2006Sponsored Content
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When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
December 11, 2023
Case Study | Kishor N. Vora, MD., Interventional Cardiologist, Owensboro Medical Health System, Owensboro, Kentuc
Targeted Renal Therapy (TRT) with the Benephit CV Infusion System from FlowMedica Inc. is an alternative to systemic intravenous (IV) infusion of medications to address kidney dysfunction related to a number of conditions. TRT is a novel technology that enables the infusion of medications and other therapeutic agents directly into the kidneys via the renal arteries.
August 29, 2006Technology
Horizon Cardiology is a cardiovascular information solution that moves organizations one step closer to an enterprise image and information management solution.
August 29, 2006Technology
Designed with one 8-inch-by-8-inch floor-mounted cardiac C-arm and one 12-inch-by-16-inch ceiling-mounted C-arm, the InfinixDP-i/FD2 enables physicians to obtain the images needed to perform both detailed peripheral vascular work and coronary studies.
August 29, 2006Sponsored Content
Case Study | Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
November 14, 2023
Technology
Abbott Vascular has two embolic protection systems: the Emboshield and the RX ACCUNET. A filter-based device, Emboshield was developed to minimize the risk of distal embolization (the release of emboli into the bloodstream), which may lead to ischemia, stroke, heart attack and potential death.
August 29, 2006
Feature | Judy Hostert-Harvey
Having the most up-to-date blood gas readings is critical when dealing with many patients, especially pulmonary and ...
August 29, 2006
Feature | Kim Phelan
Five million Americans are affected by heart failure and approximately 400,000 new cases in the U.S. are diagnosed each year, according to the Heart Failure Society of America — that figure quadruples globally, and many do not know they have a heart failure condition until they are hospitalized.
August 29, 2006