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April 21, 2011 – Baxter International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Prism Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in King of Prussia, Penn. Prism Pharmaceuticals has developed and received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for multiple presentations of Nexterone (amiodarone HCl), an antiarrhythmic agent.
April 21, 2011
Feature | Dave Fornell
The start-up company Corindus for several years has been developing a robotic-assist system for use in the cardiac cath lab. It not only navigates devices to target lesions, but also can be used to precisely guide, manipulate and deploy devices during interventional procedures.
April 21, 2011
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April 21, 2011 - Philips Healthcare and Corindus Inc. today announced an alliance agreement to add Corindus’ robotic-assisted cath lab navigation system for percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) to Philips’ interventional cardiology solutions.
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April 20, 2011 – Patients who have aneurysms, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, cholesterol build up in arteries and numerous other cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases will benefit from new technology now in place at Methodist University Hospital. The technology produces 3-D images that are faster and more accurate, and that aid advanced surgery and treatments.
April 20, 2011
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April 20, 2011 – Philips has announced the world’s first hybrid operating room (OR) with the new FlexMove - a ceiling-mounted option for the Allura Xper X-ray system at the Hospital Zürich (UniversitätsSpital Zürich, USZ), Switzerland.
April 20, 2011
Technology
A new PET/CT scanner has been introduced that helps address the increasing cost pressures faced by healthcare providers. GE Healthcare’s Optima PET/CT 560 combines superb image quality, high productivity and a patient-friendly experience that can continuously deliver ongoing value over time.
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Feature | Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
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April 19, 2011 – Hitachi’s new Scenaria 64-slice CT scanner is designed to be ergonomic and increase patient comfort while also delivering sophisticated dose-reduction technologies.
April 19, 2011News
SNM's Clinical Trials Network (CTN) last week validated its 100th scanner, an important milestone in CTN's two-and-a-half year history. Scanner validation is an essential component of the CTN imaging site qualification program, which works with sites to ensure high-quality imaging capability by assessing both equipment and personnel capabilities.
April 19, 2011News
April 19, 2011 – Promising new devices for mechanical circulatory support of children with heart defects or heart failure, and related research, will be revealed this week at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions.
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When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
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April 19, 2011 – Andrew Einstein delivered the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Lecture entitled "Effects of Radiation Exposure During Cardiac Imaging: How Good Is the Data?" at this year's American College of Cardiology annual scientific sessions.
April 19, 2011
Technology
April 18, 2011 – Enhancing imaging capabilities and improving workflow are paramount in today’s demanding ultrasound environment. To meet these ongoing needs, Toshiba America Medical Systems has introduced upgrades across its ultrasound product line and showcased these upgrades at the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) annual convention.
April 18, 2011Feature
WomenHeart is the only national organization dedicated to promoting women’s heart health through advocacy, education and patient support. As the leading voice for the 42 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease, WomenHeart advocates for equal access to quality care and provides information and resources to help women take charge of their heart health.
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April 14, 2011 – Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic consideration—they can cause pain and discomfort. Treating enlarged leg veins can relieve these problems and prevent complications in the long run, explains Harvard Women’s Health Watch in its April 2011 issue.
April 14, 2011
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April 14, 2011 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a portable cardiovascular imaging system.
April 14, 2011News
April 13, 2011 – Physician-researchers from the cardiac center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia presented new findings on pediatric cardiovascular disease at the American College of Cardiology’s 60th Annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.
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