Technology
To address the needs of physicians who treat patients with valvular heart disease, Esaote North America established a sales force to bring 3mensio Structural Heart software for cardiovascular planning solutions.
February 06, 2014
Technology
Boston Scientific launched in the United States the OffRoad Re-Entry Catheter System to treat complete arterial blockages in the major arteries of the legs. Chronic total occlusions (CTOs), are associated with advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD).
February 06, 2014Feature | Dave Fornell
New electrophysiology (EP) ablation mapping/navigation systems recently entered the U.S. market, each offering technology the vendors say will speed procedure time and improve procedural accuracy.
February 06, 2014Sponsored 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
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Ziehm Imaging received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its new generation Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm for pediatric and other interventional operating room procedures. The Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm offers fully motorized movement on four axes to maximize image quality while minimizing procedural dose. It was cleared for a range of image procedures including specific intended uses in pediatric imaging.
February 06, 2014
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The first U.S. implant was announced for St. Jude Medical’s LEADLESS II pivotal trial, designed to evaluate the Nanostim leadless pacemaker for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The world’s first retrievable, non-surgical pacemaker was implanted at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City by Vivek Reddy, M.D.
February 06, 2014
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The average age of installed MRI scanners in the United States has increased from 8.7 years in 2010 to 11.4 years in 2013, according to a new market research report by IMV Medical Information Division.
February 06, 2014Sponsored Content
Feature | Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
March 05, 2024
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Mercom Capital Group LLC, a global communications and consulting firm, released its annual report on funding and mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity for the healthcare information technology (IT) sector in 2013.
February 05, 2014
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GlobalMed’s CapSure Cloud application can eliminate a second radiation dose by making an initial CT scan available to all healthcare providers involved in a patient’s care. Once the images are uploaded to the secure cloud imaging server from the originating hospital, the sign-on information can be shared with specialists at the receiving hospital so they can view the study. In emergency cases, this means the team at the receiving hospital can be prepared for the patient’s arrival and go directly to the OR.
February 05, 2014
Feature | Defibrillator Monitors | Dave Fornell
For U.S. hospitals and emergency medical services (EMS) looking to upgrade their aging defibrillator-monitors, new technologies added to these systems enable more feedback to first responders and can help speed door-to-balloon times by transmitting pre-hospital ECGs.
February 03, 2014Sponsored Content
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When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
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Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) centers are unequal relative to population and heart attack prevalence across the United States, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. A multi-center team led by James Langabeer II, Ph.D., The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, conducted the study.
February 03, 2014
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InfoBionic’s MoMe System for cardiac arrhythmia monitoring received CE marking. The MoMe System is a remote patient monitoring platform that can transition between Holter, Event and Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) modes. The platform leverages cloud computing and proprietary analytics, and delivers on-demand access to patient data for diagnosis.
February 03, 2014
Feature | Dave Fornell
Use of therapeutic hypothermia is used to prevent neurological damage in patients who suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and there are many advocates suggesting a similar approach can help improve outcomes in ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.
February 03, 2014Sponsored Content
Case Study | Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
November 14, 2023
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ImaCor Inc., developer of hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) technology, released the hTEE QuickStartT mobile application. The app complements ImaCor’s hTEE training program and provides clinicians access to how-to videos, patient case reviews and customer support.
February 03, 2014
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I Recall of Edwards Lifesciences LLC’s Embol-X Glide Protection System due to deformed cannula trip. Applying force to the tip during insertion or removal may lead to separation and embolization. Use of the recalled product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.
February 03, 2014Feature | Dave Fornell
Stage 2 meaningful use guidelines for electronic medical records (EMRs) suggest use of clinical decision support (CDS) software to help clinicians choose appropriate labs, diagnoses, therapies and imaging exams. A draft policy to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula now being considered by a joint U.S. Senate Finance and House Committee on Ways and Means Committee might make this suggestion a requirement in the future. The draft policy would deny Medicare payment for exams if the ordering physician did not consult appropriate use criteria (AUC) and require prior authorization for outlier providers.
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