August 28, 2008 - Spectranetics Corp. today announced the first use in Japan of its Spectranetics Laser Sheath (SLS II) technology for removal of cardiac leads.
The Pathway PV Atherectomy system is designed to treat the entire spectrum of disease found in the PAD patient. The system has expandable, rotating scraping blades with aspiration for preemptive removal of both hard and soft plaque. The Pathway PV Atherectomy system reportedly provides simple set-up and easy operation to maximize effectiveness and minimize procedure time.
August 28, 2008 - CoreValve said today an Australia/New Zealand-focused clinical evaluation of its proprietary percutaneous ReValving System, which features a porcine pericardium valve mounted in a self-expanding frame, was initiated last week.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
Stereotaxis will feature its Stereotaxis magnetic navigation system, designed to allow physicians to more effectively ...
The AngioJet Rheolytic Thrombectomy System included a range of specialized catheters available, allowing the physician to choose the length, diameter and clot removal power appropriate for the patient.
August 28, 2008 - Just ahead of the expected release of clinical practice guidelines on Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) by the influential National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Tepnel Life Sciences PLC today launched a DNA test for the early detection of FH, a genetic condition that predisposes individuals to high blood cholesterol levels and increased risk of cardiovascular disea
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
Stereotaxis’s suite of proprietary magnetic coronary guidewires including CRONUS, ASSERT and TITAN, suitable for use in ...
The Pie Medical Imaging CAAS (Cardiovascular Angiography Analysis System) QCA 3D software offers automated detection and 3D analysis of single and bifurcated coronary arteries from angiographic X-ray projection images. Out-of-plane magnification and foreshortening errors are reportedly minimized by calculating true geometric shape in 3D space from two or more 2D X-ray projections.
August 27, 2008 - XDx Inc. said today it received market clearance from the FDA for AlloMap Molecular Expression Testing ...
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
Terumo Interventional Systems will feature its Runthrough NS coronary guidewire at TCT 2008. The Runthrough NS ...
August 27, 2008 - Stereotaxis Inc. announced yesterday the FDA clearance of its magnetically tipped PowerAssert ...
August 27, 2008 - The Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in the Bronx recently received approval as a pediatric heart transplant center by the New York State Department of Health. On the strength of a newly recruited pediatric cardiology team, specialists at CHAM can now treat any congenital or acquired heart abnormality in children and adolescents.
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
Stentys, a French-based company, will feature its bifurcated stent at TCT 2008. The patent-pending bifurcated stent is ...
Aug. 27, 2008 — Electrocardiographically gated 64-multidetector row coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) was ...
August 27, 2008 - Cordis Corp. today said it received CE mark approval to market the CYPHER SELECT Plus Sirolimus ...