The Twin-Pass is a two-lumen catheter designed to be used in percutaneous cardiology and radiology procedures, in ...
At a pivotal time of advancement in cardiovascular imaging, diagnostics, interventions and therapies, a time when specialty heart hospitals are forming to combat the deadliest disease in America, the federal purse strings are about to be pulled a little tighter in 2007, and rules for these types of narrowly focused hospitals are going to be more stringent.
While enormous pressure may be the norm for cardiac surgeons, the stakes are particularly high when the life of a former U.S. president is on the line. And when Bill Clinton underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2004, all eyes were on the heart specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), and pulmonary embolism (PE) in particular, are among the most complex and dangerous acute ...
Horizon Cardiology is a cardiovascular information solution that moves organizations one step closer to an enterprise image and information management solution.
Designed with one 8-inch-by-8-inch floor-mounted cardiac C-arm and one 12-inch-by-16-inch ceiling-mounted C-arm, the InfinixDP-i/FD2 enables physicians to obtain the images needed to perform both detailed peripheral vascular work and coronary studies.
Abbott Vascular has two embolic protection systems: the Emboshield and the RX ACCUNET. A filter-based device, Emboshield was developed to minimize the risk of distal embolization (the release of emboli into the bloodstream), which may lead to ischemia, stroke, heart attack and potential death.
Sponsored Content — According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ...
Unlike coronary occlusions that are short and small in diameter, occlusions of the superficial femoral arteries (SFAs) ...
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.
Author’s Note: EuroPCR definitely has its own flare. The meeting combined education, exhibits and divertissement. As ...
Cardiac PET/CT represents a major advancement in cardiovascular diagnostics, offering significant clinical and ...
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.
A blur has occurred in the very place doctors would normally associate with absolute clarity. An overlapping of ...
The Infinia Hawkeye 4 combines GE’s Infinia gamma camera with an optimized 4-slice CT to create a SPECT/CT system that ...
SPONSORED CONTENT — Studycast is a comprehensive imaging workflow system that allows healthcare professionals to work ...
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.
In the cardiac cath lab, success is measured in part by how quickly the patient can ambulate and go home. With the ...
GE EXCITE systems feature HDMR (High Definition MR) technology that lets the physician easily diagnose challenging ...
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