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A new blood test for measuring Plavix (clopidogrel) can be taken in less than 15 minutes and gives one simple result ...

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At 29 cc, OVATIO DR by ELA Medical is the world’s smallest dual-chamber (DR) ICD, incorporating the AAIsafeR pacing mode and PARAD , which detects ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The AAIsafeR promotes heart activity by limiting unnecessary stimulation in the right ventricle, and the PARAD/

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A 1064 nm wavelength laser technology, the Atrilaze Surgical Ablation system complements its existing 810 nm technology. The system is indicated for delivery of laser light to soft tissue, including cardiac tissue, during surgical procedures. Indications include the incision, excision, dissection, vaporization, ablation or coagulation of soft tissue.

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Providing PET, CT and PET/CT review, display and analysis in an integrated user environment, the Extended Brilliance Workspace (EBW) with PET/CT Viewer is designed to improve workflow and efficiency for routine clinical review while allowing more time to focus on patient care.

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An optimized cardiac configuration for the Excelart Vantage, the Vantage ZGV system is equipped with magnets that ...

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A new contestant in the $115-million global heart valve repair market, the ATS Simulus annuloplasty line of products by ...

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Specifically designed for the unique needs of cardiac catheterization and radiology departments, the Pyxis CathRack ...

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Feature | Mary Beth Massat

With the growing trend in healthcare toward higher operational costs, reduced reimbursement and heightened competition among imaging service providers, healthcare facilities must carefully plan capital equipment acquisitions and budgets.

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Feature | Mike Arani

Sugar, the sweet touch of every taste, could make some lives quite sour. Recent studies have shown a direct correlation ...

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Feature | Maureen Leahy

For most of us, handheld devices put the “fun” in functional. In the medical world, these tools do much more — they help save lives.

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Chest pain is a common complaint among ED patients, yet failure to diagnose acute myocardial infarction in the trauma ...

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Cedara’s PET/CT Workstation allows the fusion of PET and CT medical images. With the assistance of PET/CT image fusion ...

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Trans fat testing and complete fatty acid profiles are available as additional blood testing options to the OMX-3, the ...

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A combination of technologies can enhance a doctor’s ability to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. The NaviStar ...

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Offering a selection of packaging options and concentrations (160, 240, 300, 320 and 350), OptiMARK (gadoversetamide ...

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