October 14, 2011 — The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is preparing a guideline document on using strain echocardiography to evaluate cancer patients for early signs of cardiac toxicity due to their medical treatments. The group has also funded a research study to enhance identification of patients who are at risk.

January 20, 2011 – Drug-coated stents hold promise as a safe and lasting solution for the treatment of clogged leg arteries, suggest two-year results of the Zilver PTX Trial being presented at the 23rd annual International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET). Blocked leg arteries are a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which affects 8 to 12 million Americans.

October 7, 2011 — There is good news for cancer patients whose medical treatments put them at risk for future cardiac problems: using strain echocardiography can help physicians detect early signs of cardiac toxicity. To get this information out, the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is preparing a guideline document outlining the best way to evaluate cancer patients. ASE has also funded a research study to enhance identification of patients who are at risk.

October 7, 2011 — Among individuals 65 years and older, as many as 30 percent have aortic valve sclerosis or stenosis and, as a result of their deteriorating health, cannot enjoy a normal lifestyle.

October 7, 2011 — Boston Scientific Corp. has started patient enrollment in the Omega clinical trial, designed to evaluate the company's Omega platinum chromium bare-metal coronary stent system. The trial will test the safety and effectiveness of OMEGA in treating patients with a single coronary artery lesion.