Technology

Cardiovascular PACS Certified for Meaningful Use

Medical Office EMR, by Medstreaming, is a fully integrated cardiovascular picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and certified electronic medical record (EMR) with a Web-based cardiovascul...

Cardiac Ultrasound Enhancements Improve Image Quality, Uniformity

Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions.

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Microcatheter Minimizes Trauma With Microwire Tracking

The Cantata Superselective Microcatheter, from Cook Medical, offers a combination of support and torqueability to help interventional radiologists navigate tortuous anatomies.

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Wireless Point-of-Care Testing System Provides Results in Minutes

The i-Stat 1 wireless handheld, from Abbott, is a wireless point-of-care testing system that allows real time transmission of diagnostic test results generated directly from the patient bedside.

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CRT-P Systems Identify Patients at Risk for Worsening Heart Failure

The Consulta and Syncra CRT-P systems, from Medtronic, are the first cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) systems to include OptiVol Fluid Status Monitoring.

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Cardiovascular Information System Offers Fetal to Adult Management

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Cardiovascular Information System Offers Fetal to Adult Management

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Galectin-3 Test Helps Assess Heart Failure Patients

A galectin-3 test helps assess the prognosis of patients with chronic heart failure. It is offered by Health Diagnostic Laboratory (HDL), using the BG Medicine Galectin-3 Test.

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Next-Generation Aspiration Catheter Features Improved Visibility

The Fetch 2 Catheter, by Medrad Interventional, features a flexible, variable pitch coiled shaft for improved kink resistance.

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Web-Based Cardiology PACS Now Compliant With ACC-NCDR, STS and State Registries

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Multi-Purpose System Combines RF, DR, Cardiac Capabilities

The i5 Nexus-DRF multi-purpose digital imaging system combines radiographic fluoroscopy (RF), digital radiography (DR) and cardiac capabilities on one imaging platform using various industry-leadin...

Intelligent Structured Reporting Aids Workflow, Decision Support

Intelligent Structured Reporting (ISR) technology, an advanced software decision support system, has been added to the Synapse family of software solutions to enhance clinical workflow and increase di...

Volume Navigation 3-D Roadmap Aids More Accurate Interventions

During complex interventional procedures, it is challenging to accurately navigate and interpret the vascular anatomy for precise device deployment....

Graphics Solution Helps Hospitals Manage Patient Imagery

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D provides key diagnostic display capabilities and application performance that hospitals and clinics need to effectively interpret and manage high-resolution patient imagery.
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Repair Ring Adapts to Heart’s Natural Valve

The Contour 3D Annuloplasty Ring, from Medtronic is designed to restore normal valve function by remodeling the natural valve’s shape and size.

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Software Manages Patient Itineraries for Cardiology, Transport Departments

Powered by an artificial intelligence engine, Allocade's On-Cue Expert Software System coordinates patient flow and automatically adapts to disruptions as they occur....

Vascular Graft for Hemodialysis Resists Thrombosis, Clotting

The Gore Propaten, from W.L. Gore and Associates, is a vascular graft for hemodialysis access that utilizes a covalent bonding technology to adhere heparin to the graft surface.

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CVIS System Integrates Patient Images From Multiple Departments

DR System' Unity Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) provides a cost effective, comprehensive cardiology solution for institutions that need a new cardiology system whether replacing aging, limit...

Radiopharmaceutical Tracer Assesses Abnormal Metabolism

Siemens PETNet Solutions is the first commercial manufacturer and distributor to be granted abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approval for a fludeoxyglucose (FDG) F18 injection for nuclear imagi...

Catheter Features Large Sideholes for Faster Drainage

The Drainer centesis catheter, from Vascular Solutions features large sideholes designed to prevent clogging and provide faster, more reliable drainage....

Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Launched in United States

The Vasoview 6 Pro, by Maquet Cardiovascular, offers streamlined controls, improved functionality and simplified operation to support positive outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

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Lower-Cost Mobile C-Arm Option Offered for Hybrid ORs

A new generation of a mobile C-arm offers outstanding imaging and a liquid cooling system to allow use over an almost unlimited period of time....

MRI Systems Offer Workflow, Imaging Improvements

Two application-rich magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems can help improve imaging productivity and offset ownership costs....

Simulation Module Allows for Practicing Transseptal Puncturing

A transseptal puncture module for education and simulation technology is available for the Simbionix Angio Mentor simulator.

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FDA Approves High Blood Pressure Drug

Azilsartan medoxomil, also known as Edarbi, is a hypertension drug that has been shown to be more effective in lowering 24-hour blood pressure compared with two other FDA-approved hypertension drugs, ...

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