June 2, 2010 – Key research on new diagnostic uses for cardiac ultrasound will be presented at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 21st Annual Scientific Sessions June 12-15, in San Diego. Leading experts in cardiology will present and discuss the latest clinical and research developments in adult and pediatric echocardiography. Among the key presentations are:

June 1, 2010 – A teleproctoring technology uses robotic technology to teach physicians about new procedures without the additional expense of travel.

May 27, 2010 – Positive results from CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial) will be used to expand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indication for carotid stents.

May 27, 2010 – One-year data presented this week at EuroPCR in Paris confirms sustained clinical outcomes with Cook Medical's drug-eluting peripheral stent, Zilver PTX.

May 26, 2010 – The first angioplasty balloon catheter to integrate intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging has gained CE-mark clearance in Europe. Volcano Corp. also announced today it completed its first clinical cases with the Vibe RX catheter in New Zealand.

May 26, 2010 – The 12-month study results for a drug-eluting stent that uses hundreds of tiny holes, filled with bioresorbable drug polymer to reduce tissue/polymer contact, demonstrated excellent safety and efficacy outcomes. The results from the NEVO RES-I clinical trial were presented yesterday at EuroPCR in Paris.

May 25, 2010 – A clinical trial will examine benefits of fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided stenting with optimal medical treatment compared to medical treatment alone. The FAME II clinical trial, the follow-up to the landmark FAME trial, recently started enrolling patients.