Technology

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, ...

Upgrade Program Provides Pathway for Accessing Latest MR Technology

The reNew program, from Toshiba, gives Toshiba Vantage customers multiple upgrade options, including cost-effective paths to a Vantage Atlas or Vantage Titan without having to buy a new system.

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Microwave Tissue Ablation System Treats Liver and Lung Disease

The Accu2i, by Microsulis Medical, is a percutaneous microwave tissue ablation (pMTA) system.

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IHE-Compliant Cloud Storage Available on HP Workstation

Medweb's cloud based picture archiving and communications system (PACS) service extends certified IHE-compliant image archiving to all sizes of medical practice....

Cardiac CT Report Engine Significantly Cuts Time to Diagnosis

The CCTA report engine, a cardiac computed tomography (CT) report engine from MDDX, saves physicians time, presents instant feedback on their interpretation and vastly reduces time to diagnosis.

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Mobile Tool Allows Remote Access to Images

FujiFilm's Synapse Mobility is a zero-footprint mobile application that enables remote access to imaging tools from hand-held mobile devices, as well as Macintosh- or Windows-based PCs....

Ultrasound Software Measures Carotid Artery Thickness

Auto-IMT, from Toshiba, can measure the thickness of the intima-media layers of the carotid artery, for evaluating an asymptomatic patient’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease....

Dabigatran Offers Alternative to Warfarin

Dabigatran is an alternative to warfarin to help prevent dangerous blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Ass...

McKesson - Complete CVIS Workflow Engine

Horizon Cardiology, a cardiovascular information solution (CVIS) from McKesson, enables improved quality of care, a boost in efficiencies and reduced costs while increasing physician and staff satisfa...

Power-Injectable, 5 French Catheter Minimizes Vessel Trauma Risk

The Morpheus Smart PICC insertion kit and 5 French Dual Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), from AngioDynamics, are an extension of the company’s Morpheus Smart PICC line.

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Patient Monitor Capable of Being Field Upgraded

The Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor (CVSM) is the company’s first monitor to integrate the Masimo rainbow SET technology....

Turnkey PACS Tablet Displays Images Instantly

The Exam-Pad Model 10 is the first turnkey picture archiving and commuication systems (PACS) tablet that combines instant, virtual, worldwide wireless access to medical images in a Windows 7 Professio...

CT Software Helps Rule Out Coronary Artery Disease

The COR Analyzer system, from Rcadia Medical Imaging, automatically detects significant (50 percent and more) stenotic lesions in coronary arteries from coronary CT Angiography (CTA) studies.

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New Pacemaker Safe to Use With MRI

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first pacemaker in the United States specifically designed for use in an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment....

New Stabilizer and Positioner System Launched

The Acrobat-i Stabilizer and Positioner System, by Maquet Cardiovascular, is used in performing off- pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) procedures on coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients....

First Diagnostic Radiology Application Available for iPads


A new mobile radiology application will allow physicians to view and make a diagnosis from medical images on the Apple iPhone and iPad....

Balloon Dilatation Catheter Addresses Complex Lesions in Difficult Vessels

The Trek and Mini-Trek systems, by Abbott, are balloon dilatation catheters used in angioplasty procedures and are designed to enable interventional cardiologists to open patients' narrowed coronary a...

FDA Expands LifeStent Use to Longer SFA Lesions

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Peel-Away Introducer Sheath Facilitates Venous Access

An ergonomic, peel-away introducer sheath facilitates placement of electrophysiology device leads and catheters in the venous system....

Microcatheter Offers Lesion Crossibility, Guidewire Support

Designed for coronary and peripheral catheterization procedures, the SuperCross microcatheter is 0.014-inch guidewire compatible and is available in 130 or 150 cm lengths.

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Angiography Navigation System Added to Innova Imaging Systems

GE Healthcare and Veran created strategic supplier agreement in January 2011 in which GE is the exclusive distributor and reseller of Veran’s ig4 fusion imaging angiography navigation system in the Un...

Renal Stents Expand Treatment Options

Two new stents renal stents from Cook Medical offer additional options in treating patients with atherosclerotic disease....

Extraction Catheter Removes Emboli, Thrombus

The Xpress-Way RX manual extraction catheter removes emboli and thrombi from vessels in the coronary and peripheral vasculature. It is manufactured by Kaneka Corp....

Cryo-Ablation Therapy Reduces A-Fib Symptoms

The Arctic Front Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system, by Medtronic, is indicated to treat drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).

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