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The Encompass’ standards-based DVD-R archiving technology allows years of patient cardiology studies to be stored in a ...

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Feature | Mark Paquin

The long-standing standard of care for patients with carotid artery disease was surgery and/or medical management. In August 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed all that when it approved the first carotid stenting system, called the RX ACCULINK Carotid Artery Stent System and RX ACCUNET Embolic Protection System by Guidant.

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Offering a combination of perfusion and function information in a single nuclear stress test, Lantheus Medical Imaging's Cardiolite kit for the preparation of technetium Tc99m sestamibi for injection enables physicians to assess patient risk and optimize patient management.

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A new suite of cardiovascular workflow tools, ComPACSVersion 9 provides unequalled support of legacy ultrasound systems ...

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For wire support and exchange in complex interventions, the Skyway OTW and RX support catheters are intended to be used ...

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Feature | Kim Phelan

The day our May issue went to press, April 26, the Heart Rhythm Society held a telebriefing for the media to announce release of its draft policy recommendations for pacemaker and ICD performance. Final guidelines are expected to be published in the October issue of Heart Rhythm Journal, but I believe highlighting some of Dr.

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Feature | Maureen Leahy

In the cardiac cath lab, success is measured in part by how quickly the patient can ambulate and go home. With the ...

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MEDRAD has installed 5,000 Stellant CT Injection Systems since its introduction three years ago while preparing to add several enhancements to the product.

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Feature | Ed Susman

When Russ Johnson looks out the windows of San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center he surveys an area of unmatched ...

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Providing morphology, function, tissue characterization and 3D coronary anatomy in a single tool, syngo BEAT is available with the Tim (Total imaging matrix) technology application suite.

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Feature | Ryan Hiett

For some people, a new life focus is waiting just around the corner. For Jerry Brody, it was there for 30 years — he used to drive past Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland (CHRCO) (Oakland, CA) on the way to work every day as a chemical engineer for Chevron. He also took his three children to the hospital for check-ups when they were growing up.

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Feature | Mark Paquin

Unlike coronary occlusions that are short and small in diameter, occlusions of the superficial femoral arteries (SFAs) ...

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The Continuum MR Infusion System is now cleared for use in MR environments up to and including 3.0T, enabling clinicians to infuse medications, sedatives and other drugs while benefiting from Continuum's dose enhancements.

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The Infinia Hawkeye 4 combines GE’s Infinia gamma camera with an optimized 4-slice CT to create a SPECT/CT system that ...

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Author’s Note: EuroPCR definitely has its own flare. The meeting combined education, exhibits and divertissement. As ...

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