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Medical device designed by wife after “widow-maker” coronary artery disease kills husband
Minnesota woman Marie Johnson has developed a diagnostic device for the condition that killed her husband
Stereotaxis, Inc. (STXS) Executives Take Pay Cuts as the company faces lawsuit for making false statements
Senior Management at Stereotaxis have taken pay cuts coinciding with the company being faced with class action lawsuit over alleged misleading statements
Guidant kickback case: Army cardiologist fined $12,700
MassDevice reports on the case of a US Army Cardiologist forced to repay illegal payments from Boston Scientific
HOPKINS STUDY FINDS MRI TESTS SAFE FOR PEOPLE WITH IMPLANTED CARDIAC DEVICES WHEN CERTAIN GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED
In a study published in the October 4 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, cardiologists at Johns Hopkins report that a protocol they developed has proved effective in enabling patients with implanted cardiac devices to safely undergo an MRI scan.
Medtronic Announces Results From TTOP-AF Trial Demonstrating Clinical Benefits of Its Phased RF Ablation System in Treating Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
First Ever Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patients
St. Jude Medical Advances Its Remote Patient Monitoring System with Mobile Notifications
St. Jude Medical Advances Its Remote Patient Monitoring System with Mobile Notifications:-
New features allow for easier physician response and follow-up
New BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring® Quick View Report Enhances Efficiency of Cardiac Device Patient Management
BIOTRONIK, pioneer of remote patient management solutions, has announced the introduction of a new online Quick View report designed to deliver improved efficiency when managing patients using BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring® technology.
Another great looking product, but is it available outside USA?
iRhythm device enables arrhythmia diagnosis for all patients as early as possible in their course.
Abbott Enrolls First U.S. Patient in Global EXCEL Trial Comparing XIENCE to Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
bbott’s EXCEL is the Largest Trial to Date Designed to Evaluate Optimal Treatment Strategy (Surgery or Stenting) in Patients with Unprotected Left Main Disease
Boston Scientific Begins Enrolment in NECTAR-HF Clinical Trial
Boston Scientific commences study designed to assess preliminary safety and efficacy of chronic vagal nerve stimulation in heart failure patients
Getinge to acquire Atrium
GETINGE GROUP and its subsidiary, MAQUET Cardiovascular, a global leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atrium Medical Corporation for $680 million.
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR RECEIVES FDA 510(K ) CLEARANCE AND CE MARK FOR ITS NEW SENSATION PLUS™ INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON CATHETER
MAQUET Cardiovascular, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced today that it has received both 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and CE mark approval for its new SENSATION PLUS™ 50cc 8 Fr. intra-aortic balloon catheter.
New widescreen monitor from Japanese company, Eizo.
EIZO has announced the introduction of the new RadiForce LX600W, a large widescreen LCD colour monitor with an LED backlight. This 8 megapixel monitor is designed for use in interventional radiology, cardiology, and surgery
Quality of life equivalent between stenting and endarterectomy at one year says CREST study
Carotid stent use “Quality of Life” benefits were reduced to equivalence compared with surgery at the one year time point in a 2500 patient randomized multicentre study.
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR RECEIVES FDA 510(K ) CLEARANCE AND CE MARK FOR ITS NEW SENSATION PLUS™INTRA – AORTIC BALLOON CATHETER
MAQUET Cardiovascular has announced that it has received both 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and CE mark approval for its new SENSATION PLUS™ 50cc 8 Fr. intra-aortic balloon catheter.