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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.

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Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) coated central venous catheter (CVC).

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July 9, 2008 – The American Heart Association recently issued new guidelines for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic ...

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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.

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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.

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July 9, 2008 - Summit Doppler Systems this week introduced a significant upgrade to the Vista AVS, a full-featured ...

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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.

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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.

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The Welch Allyn Holter System is a reportedly easy-to-use software and recording device that helps caregivers detect ...

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July 9, 2008 - Omron Healthcare Inc. released a new portable, single patient use monitor series, the HBP-T105. The new ...

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The StarClose SE Vascular Closure System is a next-generation vessel closure device engineered to enable fast and secure closure of the femoral artery access site following a catheterization procedure.

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The FDA cleared for marketing the Reliant, a portable cardiac output monitor that provides a noninvasive window to ...

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July 9, 2008 – An article in the July issue of The Journal of Clinical Hypertension indicates an increased intake in ...

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InTouch Technologies Inc. offers StrokeRESPOND to extend the functionality of its telemedicine, Remote Presence robotic ...

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Thoratec Corp. received FDA approval of its PMA (premarket approval) application, allowing the use of its HeartMate II LVAS (left ventricular assist system) as a bridge-to-transplantation (BTT) in patients suffering from advanced-stage heart failure.

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