August 19, 2010 β Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have developed a novel 3-D imaging approach that may improve the accuracy of treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT). The potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder causes the heart to beat too fast.
August 19, 2010 β High-end imaging capabilities are offered in the ergonomically designed, portable Mindray premium M7 ultrasound system, being launched this week in the United States.
August 19, 2010 β The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) this week announced the launch of its new website, at www.intersocietal.org, along with new websites for each of its specialty divisions. These include: β’ ICAVL for noninvasive vascular testing, www.icavl.org β’ ICAEL for echocardiography, www.icael.org
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
August 19, 2010 β A new mobile phone that provides a quick and simple way to measure, record and send vital electrocardiograms (ECGs) could help millions of people who suffer from heart-related medical conditions, claims its German inventors. The H'andy sana is a new full-featured, touch screen mobile phone that also includes an application called Heart Suite.
August 19, 2010 β The Horizon Cardiology cardiovascular information system (CVIS) version 12.2 is being released and provides performance and usability improvements. It offers workflow enhancements to the current CVIS and electrocardiogram (ECG) management products. It also improves the integrated of the fractional flow reserve (FFR) module.
August 19, 2010 β The 12-month follow-up results from the TITAN trial of the Carillon Mitral Contour System will be presented Aug. 29 at the European Society of Cardiology 2010 Congress (ESC) in Stockholm.
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
August 19, 2010 β To help members of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) select and transition to an electronic health record (EHR) system, it has partnered with Welch Allyn to create a new service.
August 19, 2010 β The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said last week Boston Scientific has resolved all the manufacturing safety issues cited in a 2006 corporate warning letter.
August 18, 2010 - A new portable system which cools the brain via the nasal cavity may improve survival following cardiac arrest compared with standard care procedures, particularly when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and cooling are initiated early.
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
August 18, 2010 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today proposed to withdraw approval of the drug midodrine hydrochloride, used to treat the low blood pressure condition orthostatic hypotension. The FDA said the required post-approval studies that verify the clinical benefit of the drug have not been done.
August 18, 2010 - Cardiac computed tomography (CT) was found to be safe, accurate, and cost-effective in low risk patients in a recent scientific statement published by the American Heart Association (AHA), titled βTesting of Low-Risk Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Chest Pain.β
August 18, 2010 - Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have for the first time developed a way to visualize coronary artery plaques vulnerable to rupture using multicolor computed tomography (CT), an innovation that may lead to better and earlier diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. The data are published in the September issue of Radiology.
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
August 17, 2010 β Certain batches of the St. Jude Medical 6 French Engage Introducer are being recalled because the shaft of some devices may separate from the hub. The company is advising customers to discontinue use of the product.
August 17, 2010 β Middle-aged and elderly Swedish women who regularly ate a small amount of chocolate had lower risks of heart failure in a study reported in Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of the American Heart Association.
The first patient has been enrolled in the Medtronic Dissection Trial, which evaluates the clinical performance of the Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System for the treatment of acute, complicated Type B aortic dissection, a serious cardiovascular condition associated with high morbidity and mortality.