Siemens' ACUSON SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound system acquires nonstitched, real-time full-volume 3D images of the heart in one single heart cycle. Called “Echo in a Heartbeat,” this new technology generates nonstitched full-volume imaging reportedly of the entire heart with 90 degree pyramids and in just one second.
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) coated central venous catheter (CVC).
July 9, 2008 - New research shows catheter cryoablation is comparably effective to radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial flutter (AFL) and may have some safety advantages over the use of radiofrequency.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
The FDA cleared Boston Scientific’s ALTRUA family of pacemakers, which enables the company to introduce its first Boston Scientific-branded pacemaker to treat bradycardia.
Midmark Diagnostics Group’s (MDG) IQmark Advanced Holter is designed to help physicians improve the efficiency, workflow and quality of care. Its reportedly comprehensive functionality offers users the option to control the parameters of the analysis, edit results, select report functions and provides quick and easy access to the entire full disclosure.
July 10, 2008 - The XIV Congress of the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology (SOLACI) and the annual ...
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
Summit Doppler Systems upgraded the Vista AVS, a full-featured arterial physiologic exam system, which allows clinicians to perform the ankle brachial index (ABI) exam for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the seated position.
St. Jude Medical said recently the FDA cleared its new delivery tools designed to give physicians greater control and precision when placing cardiac pacing leads. The CPS Duo stylet and guide wire system, the PCS Courier guide wire and the Mond stylet are all tools designed to place leads in precise positions that can be difficult to access.
The Welch Allyn Holter System is a reportedly easy-to-use software and recording device that helps caregivers detect ...
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
July 9, 2008 – The American Heart Association recently issued new guidelines for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic ...
July 8, 2008 - Foothills Medical Centre, a leading medical centre for treating patients with cardiac rhythm abnormalities in Calgary, Alberta, has become the first facility in Canada to use the new Evolution Mechanical Dilator Sheath Set from Cook Medical for the removal of pacemaker leads, reportedly simplifying this potentially challenging medical procedure.
July 8, 2008 - Expanding the application of endovascular aortic repair, Medtronic Inc. today announced two major ...
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. offers an in-light high definition (HD) operating room camera, the TruVidia HD, which captures and transmits razor sharp, true-to-life images. The camera offers a 1,080 line horizontal resolution and 2 million pixels. The images are said to be more than twice as clear as those available from standard definition cameras.
July 8, 2008 - The University of Mississippi Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital each implemented a suite of IT ...
July 7, 2008 - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today issued new cholesterol screening and treatment ...