Cath Lab

The catheterization lab channel includes content related to interventional technologies for coronary andĀ peripheral artery disease (PAD). Other cath lab transcatheter device technologies covered on this pageĀ included percutaneousĀ treatment for stroke, venous interventions, heart valves, hypertension,Ā heart failure and percutenous coronary interventions (PCI).

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Abbott Vascular has two embolic protection systems: the Emboshield and the RX ACCUNET.


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Feature | Richard R. Rogoski

New technologies adopted by cardiologists not only improve patient care but expand the role of these physicians ...

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The Rio aspiration catheter is indicated for use in the removal of thrombus from vessels throughout the body and ...

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The Frontrunner XP CTO and Outback LTD Re-Entry Catheters facilitate guide wire placement in endovascular procedures to ...

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Feature | Ryan Hiett

For some people, a new life focus is waiting just around the corner.

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Outfitted with the new real-time link, the Allura Xper FD 10 and 10/10 cardiovascular X-ray systems help ...

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An implantable device designed to prevent strokes and serious complications from common cardiac procedures ...

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The FDA granted Conor Medsystems Inc. full approval to enroll up to 1,700 patients in its heart stent clinical ...

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The TAXUS Express2 is a stainless steel stent that uses Paclitaxel and Translute polymer to control the drug release ...

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Using a closed-cell design, the CYPHER stent delivers sirolimus, a drug that selectively targets and interrupts ...

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One of the products Siemens Medical Systems is showcasing at the Heart Rhythm Society convention, May 17 to 20 in ...

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A new way to block the abnormal electrical pathways that cause atrial flutter, the IBI Therapy Dual 8 Ablation Catheter ...

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The advanced alloy of the Driver MX2 and Driver OTW has greater strength and more radiopacity than stainless steel. A ...

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Joining a new class of specialty medical devices aimed at treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the AngioSculpt ...

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Based on the clinically proven MULTI-LINK Stent, ULTRA is a coronary stent system specifically designed for use in ...

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