April 2, 2009 - A device implanted in the heart using minimally invasive techniques may replace the most widely prescribed drug for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, according to research presented during the i2 Summit at the American College of Cardiology’s 58th annual scientific session in Orlando earlier this week.
April 2, 2009 - New findings from a landmark investigational study demonstrated that, for patients with atrial fibrillation who were at increased risk for stroke and could not take an oral anticoagulant (OAC) medication, taking Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) in addition to aspirin significantly reduced major vascular events by 11 percent over aspirin alone, at a median of 3.6 years of follow-up (6
April 2, 2009 - The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) are collaborating to deliver free, unlimited access to Cardiosource’s Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Clinical Collections containing relevant, up-to-date information for cardiology professionals.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
April 2, 2009 — Abbott yesterday announced the initiation of the MOBILITY clinical trial to study the safety and efficacy of the Absolute Pro Peripheral Self-Expanding Stent System in patients with iliac artery disease.
April 2, 2009 - Vasomedical Inc. this week conducted two presentations on the beneficial effects of EECP external counterpulsation therapy at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in Orlando.
April 2, 2009 - The 24-month findings from the REVERSE (Resynchronization Reverse Remodeling in Systolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction) trial, sponsored by Medtronic Inc.
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
April 2, 2009 - Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center's division of vascular and endovascular surgery, examined the national frequency, predictors, outcomes and the effect of institutional volume metrics in cases where endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) was used to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAAs) between 2001 and 2006.
April 2, 2009 - TCA Cellular Therapy’s Medical Director Gabriel Lasala, M.D. presented preliminary results of an adult stem cell treatment for severe limb ischemia Sunday at the American College of Cardiology’s first annual i2 Summit.
April 2, 2009 – Invatec received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its Amphirion Deep 150 mm Long PTA Balloon and Tapered 210 mm Long PTA Balloon in U.S. The Amphirion Deep Long Balloons join the preexisting Amphirion Deep family of dedicated below the knee (BTK) PTA catheters, which are specifically designed to reach, access and treat arteries below the knee.
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
As a member of the media, people always ask me what I think the big trends are at the shows I attend. At the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) imaging conference in December the economy was not the big discussion in sessions or in vendor booths, but it seemed to be the only thing I overheard in hundreds of conversations as I walked through the halls.
April 1, 2009 - Vital Images Inc. has become the first and only advanced medical visualization provider to achieve certification for Excellence in Service Operations by the Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA), said the company.
April 1, 2009 - Medtronic Inc. this week began the international launch of the Driver Sprint RX Coronary Stent System, which received the CE Mark in February and is planned to be commercially available in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
April 1, 2009 - Mortara Instrument unveiled its new go wireless technology platform with the introduction of its Wireless Acquisition Module (WAM) for resting ECG and the T12 transmitter for wireless stress exercise testing.
April 1, 2009 – At the 2009 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) Annual Convention this week, ContextVision is set to release the GOPiCE US, reportedly the first real-time volumetric filtering software for ultrasound.
April 1, 2009 - Abiomed Inc. said this week the FDA cleared its AB Portable driver to facilitate intra-facility patient transport, patient mobility for participation in physical and rehabilitation therapies, independent ambulation by the patient, and inter-hospital transport via aircraft or ambulance.