Feature | Cristen C. Bolan
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CAD), heart attacks and death in both men and women in the United States. However, advances in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease have concentrated on lowering mortality rates in men and less so in women.
February 26, 2010
Feature | Dave Fornell
The intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) have been the gold standard for minimally invasive circulatory support for 40 years, but they were joined in recent years by percutaneously deployed ventricular assist devices (P-VADs).
February 26, 2010
Feature | Nadim Daher, senior industry analyst, Medical Imaging and Imaging Informatics, Frost & Sullivan
As the volume of cardiovascular imaging procedures continues to grow, cardiology imaging IT is representing the fastest growth area for revenue among both the advanced visualization providers and vendors. The clinical areas that medical imaging providers are capitalizing on are also the main areas served by advanced visualization technology.
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Feature | Information Technology
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
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Feature | Dave Fornell
Diagnostic & Invasive Cardiology (DAIC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010. It began as part of the broad coverage in Medical Electronics and Equipment News (MEEN). As medicine became more specialized, so too have our publications. The cardiac technology was spun off into Cardiology and Critical Care Technology in 1999.
February 26, 2010
Technology
February 26, 2010 – The VitaLogik 6000 patient monitor was released this week by Mennen Medical. The preconfigured, multiparameter system has a 15-inch flat screen display, supported by an internal battery for uninterrupted vital signs' monitoring.
February 26, 2010
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February 26, 2010 – During ACC 2010 Agfa HealthCare will showcase IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging solutions for cardiology at booth 1833.
February 26, 2010Sponsored Content
Feature | Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
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February 26, 2010 – The field of cardiovascular therapy is being transformed continuously due to the emergence of new anti-platelet agents possessing unique properties. During ACC 2010, the session “Bleeding: Why Does It Matter?” will discuss these therapies from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13.
February 26, 2010News
February 26, 2010 – Diagnostic medical imaging applications and cardio PACS solutions maker TomTec is participating for the first time at Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2010 exposition, exhibiting its multimodality CPACS solution Image-Arena.
February 26, 2010
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February 26, 2010 - Gadolinium-based contrast agents, the most common contrast agents used for MRA, have been directly linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NSF/NFD) a sometimes fatal skin disease that occurs in patients with renal insufficiency.
February 25, 2010Sponsored Content
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When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
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February 25, 2010 — Medical device manufacturer Guidant LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation, was charged today with criminal violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act related to safety problems with some of its implantable defibrillators.
February 25, 2010News
February 23, 2010 — Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) today announced a formal collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to promote electronic health record products with integrated PINNACLE Registry functionality.
February 25, 2010News
February 25, 2010 — A case-based interactive symposium will explore clinical correlations and controversies in the area of atrial fibrillation.
February 25, 2010Sponsored Content
Case Study | Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
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February 25, 2010 – Recent clinical studies of Ranexa, a prescription medication used to treat adults with chronic angina, indicate several positive benefits from treatment with this drug.
February 25, 2010News
February 25, 2010 - As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring safe, appropriate and effective medical imaging and radiation therapy, the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced today a new industry-wide commitment to more expansively address patient safety in medical imaging by including new radiation dose safeguards.
February 25, 2010
Technology
Increased productivity in cardiovascular MRI is possible with a new generation of Tim (total imaging matrix) technology and the introduction of Dot (day optimizing throughput) engine from Siemens. Tim and Dot deliver patient-centered care and significantly improve productivity across the entire MRI workflow.
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