August 19, 2008 - Portable power systems maker Micro Power today said it manufactured a custom lithium battery ...
Cardiac Diagnostics
This channel includes news, videos, podcasts and other content on new technology innovations for cardiac diagnostic systems and techniques. This includes laboratory testing, blood tests including troponin testing, electrocardiogram (ECG) systems, point of care testing systems, genetic testing, cardiac patient monitoring devices including wearable sensors, and studies showing new ways to diagnose heart diseases.
August 15, 2008 - Research indicates the feasibility of uninterrupted chest compressions during biphasic external ...
Draeger Medical Inc. offers the Infinity M300 patient-worn monitor, which provides the performance of a full-size ...
When the patients of Michael Boler, M.D. need cardiac monitoring, the Holter monitor is no longer his first choice. “The ...
August 12, 2008 - Draeger Medical Inc. today announced initial installations of its new Infinity M300 patient-worn ...
August 8, 2008 - Midmark Diagnostics Group (MDG), the industry leader in integrated digital diagnostic devices for ...
August 7, 2008 - St. Jude Medical Inc. today said it received regulatory approval, in addition to reimbursement ...
When the patients of Michael Boler, M.D. need cardiac monitoring, the Holter monitor is no longer his first choice. “The newer ECG devices we have now are so much less cumbersome. It’s like wearing a Band-Aid versus carrying a bulky device,” said the Greenwood, Mississippi internist. “My patients prefer the more comfortable, wire-free form factor, and the quality is as good as, or better, than the Holter,” continued Boler. “Plus, my patient compliance has increased. With the Holter, the leads sometimes come off. The patient may think the device isn’t working, so they take it off and we have to restart the process.”
August 6, 2008 - ZOLL Medical Corp. said today the ZOLL M Series defibrillator has been installed in a number of high ...
August 4, 2008 - Bioheart Inc. said last week it entered into a letter of intent to acquire MEDICALGORITHMICS Ltd. and ...
August 1, 2008 - Osmetech said this week at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2008 Conference ...
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes and its impact is consistent worldwide. Most professional athletes in the United States are required to take part in comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs to identify often-asymptomatic congenital or inherited heart disorders, and other cardiac risk factors. There remains a debate however, whether to mandate ECGs as part of pre-participation screening programs for student athletes at the collegiate and high school levels or even at younger ages.
July 30, 2008 - Having completed clinical trials of its ThromboGuide (T-Guide) Platelet aggregation system ...
July 29, 2008 - The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) recently named Physio-Control’s LIFENET STEMI ...
July 25, 2008 - The FDA granted 510(k) approval in June for numerous diagnostic and invasive cardiac devices, including ...
Advances in the technology of wearable cardiac monitors are improving both the experience of the patient and the ...
July 22, 2008 - Osmetech today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its eSensor Warfarin Sensitivity Test to ...
July 22, 2008 - CyGene Laboratories Inc. this week is introducing StrokeScan, a genetic screening test aimed at ...
July 17, 2008 - Heart sounds provide valuable diagnostic information concerning the heart valves and hemodynamics ...