April 29, 2008 - Nihon Kohden America Inc. said its Prefense Early Detection and Notification System received 510(k) ...
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.
April 28, 2008 - CVRx introduced a new device for high blood pressure engineered to treat hypertension patients whose ...
The multi-function Avant 2120 tabletop pulse oximeter combines Nonin Medical’s PureSAT pulse oximetry technology with ...
When the patients of Michael Boler, M.D. need cardiac monitoring, the Holter monitor is no longer his first choice. “The ...
April 28, 2008 - Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a that the protein E-selectin is a marker ...
The Thinklabs Digital Stethoscope offers a small, AAA battery-powered amplifer installed in fork of the ear piece ...
Nonin Medical Inc. unveiled the first fingertip oximeters that use Bluetooth wireless technology at the 2008 American ...
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.”
April 11, 2008 - Nonin Medical Inc. this week unveiled one of the first fingertip oximeters to use Bluetooth wireless ...
Itamar Medical's Endo-PAT2000 is an FDA-cleared device used to assess endothelial function.
Endo-PAT2000 was ...
April 4, 2008 - McKesson took the opportunity at ACC not only to showcase its Horizon Cardiology cardiovascular ...
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.
Corgenix Medical Corp. offers the Corgenix AspirinWorks platelets test kit product for patients with heart ...
April 3, 2008 - Corgenix Medical Corp. has entered into an agreement with Randox Laboratories, a UK-based ...
April 3, 2008 - Cardiac Science Corp. reported at ACC that it completed certification for its HeartCentrix ECG ...
Advances in the technology of wearable cardiac monitors are improving both the experience of the patient and the ...
April 1, 2008 - Northeast Monitoring showcased its recently-released DR200/HE, a combination 14-day Holter plus 30-day ...
April 1, 2008 – At ACC 2008, Biomedical Systems showcased its Data Exchange, a proprietary Internet-based application ...
The upgraded Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator aims to further help the industry realize door-to ...