Feature | Dave Fornell
In this era of financial cost-cutting, questions are raised over the true need for 256- or 320-slice computed tomography (CT) systems for cardiac imaging. There are many radiologists and cardiologists who argue a 64-slice CT system is good enough to make a cardiac diagnosis without spending twice as much for the higher-slice systems.
September 15, 2010
Feature | Dave Fornell
Advancements in newer 64-slice computed tomography (CT) systems and the introduction of 256- and 320-slice systems are helping to significantly reduce exposure to ionizing radiation.
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September 15, 2010 β As the result of a new partnership, the Image-Arena advanced visualization software will be integrated into the Impax cardiovascular picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Agfa HealthCare has signed an agreement with TomTec to add its Image-Arena solution into Agfa's Impax Cardiovascular.
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Feature | Information Technology
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September 15, 2010 β The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) market approval for the Medivance noninvasive Arctic Sun 5000 therapeutic temperature management device. The new patient cooling device offers fast initiation of treatment, simple programming capabilities and easy access to treatment.
September 15, 2010
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September 15, 2010 β A study evaluating the level of platelet aggregation achieved after switching from clopidogrel (Plavix) 75 mg once-daily maintenance dosing plus aspirin to prasugrel (Effient) 10 mg once-daily maintenance dosing (MD) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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September 15, 2010 β The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the time to complete its review of the new drug application (NDA) for ticagrelor (Brilinta), which is the first reversible oral antiplatelet drug.
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Feature | Cardiac Imaging
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September 15, 2010 β A high-definition intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system will be demonstrated during the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 symposium Sept. 21-25 in Washington, D.C.
September 15, 2010
Feature | Dave Fornell
September 14, 2010 β Transcatheter valves, drug-eluting balloons and the latest stent comparison trial data are among the top three trends at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 scientific sessions Sept. 21-25 in Washington, D.C.
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September 14, 2010 βTo support proactive patient care for those at risk for worsening heart failure, Medtronic this week introduced the CareLink Network for Heart Failure. The remote monitoring system is an extension of the current CareLink system for implantable cardiac device monitoring system. The new system will be available this fall.
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September 14, 2010 β The latest clinical trial data for the Promus Element and Taxus Element coronary stents will be released during the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, Sept. 21β25, in Washington, D.C.
September 14, 2010
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September 10, 2010 β Cath Labs are being encouraged this week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect their inventories for AngioSculpt EX Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Scoring Balloon Catheters. Devices manufactured between Jan. 30 and Dec. 4, 2009 are part of a class 1 product recall due to safety concerns.
September 10, 2010
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September 10, 2010 β The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring that gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) carry new warnings on their labels about the risk of a rare and potentially fatal condition known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). The condition may occur if the drug is administered to certain patients with kidney disease.
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September 10, 2010 β With new tax on medical devices beginning in 2013, a guidewire original equipment manufacturer (OEM) believes this may dampen future funding for research and development. However, Lake Region Medical said it may offer greater opportunities to partner with the larger vendors it supplies as they try to make advancements in non-core products, such as guidewires.
September 10, 2010
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September 10, 2010 β The first patient was successfully supported for six days by the Impella Right Peripheral (RP) ventricular assist device (VAD) at the Providence Heart and Lung Institute at St. Paulβs Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is the first use of the Impella RP.
September 10, 2010News
September 8, 2010 β Total complications for new implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implants (including death in the laboratory) have decreased from 3.77 percent in 2006 to 2.87 percent in 2009, according to new data from the National ICD Registry.
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