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March 21, 2011 - Researchers have shown for the first time that stem cells injected into enlarged hearts reduced heart size, reduced scar tissue and improved function to injured heart areas, according to a small trial published in Circulation Research: Journal of the American Heart Association.
March 21, 2011
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March 21, 2011 - OrbusNeich today announced it filed a lawsuit in the Netherlands against a doctor and principal investigator of a trial examining OrbusNeich's Genous coronary stent.
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March 21, 2011 - A pilot study in healthy children and adolescents shows that it is feasible to screen for undiagnosed heart conditions that increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Adding a 10-minute electrocardiogram (ECG) to a history and physical examination identified unsuspected cases of potentially serious heart conditions.
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Feature | Michael S. Gossman, M.S., DABR
For more than 20 years, radiation oncologists have emphasized the importance of radiation-tolerant heart rhythm devices for use in patients who require cardiovascular regulation. In the last three years, interest has increased, as medical physicists responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote investigational research.
March 21, 2011
Feature | Carolyn Dickens, NP, University of Illinois at Chicago
With the increased use of transradial cardiac catheterization throughout hospitals across the country, several results have become apparent. Transradial catheterization has been shown to have fewer bleeding complications, faster recovery time and improved patient satisfaction. It also offers a unique opportunity to improve resource utilization.
March 18, 2011Feature | Adhir Shroff, M.D., MPH
Transradial Approach (Left vs. Right) and Procedural Times During Coronary Procedures: TALENT study Alessandro Sciahbasi, et al. American Heart Journal, 2011, 161: 172-9 Study design: Prospective, randomized 1,467 patients (Jan. 2009-Dec. 2009) to right radial approach (RRA) or left radial approach (LRA).
March 18, 2011Sponsored Content
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Feature | Mladen I. Vidovich, M.D, FACC, FSCAI
Radial artery occlusion rate during transradial access procedures is strongly related to sheath and catheter size. Although worldwide most experienced practitioners (90 percent) use 5 and 6 French systems(1), high-quality coronary artery opacification can be obtained with 4 French systems.
March 18, 2011
Feature | John Kao, M.D., FACC
Heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remaining one of the most feared manifestations. The underlying mechanism of a STEMI is plaque rupture and subsequent thrombosis of a coronary artery, causing subsequent myocardial ischemia, which progresses on to myocardial necrosis and infarction.
March 18, 2011
Feature | Guidewires | Dave Fornell
Tiny guide wires are designed to navigate vessels to reach a lesion or vessel segment. Once the tip of the device arrives at its destination, it acts as a guide that larger catheters can rapidly follow for easier delivery to the treatment site.
March 18, 2011Sponsored Content
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Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
March 05, 2024
Feature | Dave Fornell
Two big advances in cardiac advanced visualization software were highlighted in December at the 2010 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago. TeraRecon highlighted a computer-aided detection (CAD) software module to detect coronary artery stenosis.
March 18, 2011
Feature | Dave Fornell
Converting from paper-based electrocardiogram (ECG) files and reports to an electronic record system, or switching to a new electronic system, can improve workflow efficiency and speed the process of getting patients their test results. However, as with most health IT solutions, experts say there are no “out of the box” solutions, and every system will have interoperability bumps in the road.
March 18, 2011
Feature | Dave Fornell
Over the last 10 years, hospitals have phased out analog image intensifiers for flat-panel, digital detector angiography systems in their cath labs. As hospitals look to purchase current-generation digital angiography systems, buyers should be aware of several new technologies. Better Navigation Aids
March 18, 2011Sponsored Content
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When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
December 11, 2023
Feature | Dave Fornell
In January the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a big modifcation to the CoreValve U.S. pivotal clinical trial — eliminating the medical management arm of the study.
March 18, 2011Feature | Dennis Sarabi, M.D., Ph.D., FACC
Computed tomography (CT) technology has developed tremendously in the past 30 years. Significant improvements in spatial and temporal resolution of current scanners allow for acquisition of high-resolution images of the small and fast-moving coronary arteries.
March 18, 2011
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March 18, 2011 – A clinical trial testing a robotic system to remotely deliver and manipulating coronary guide wires has begun. The PRECISE study is testing the CorPath 200 System, from Corindus Vascular Robotics.
March 18, 2011