September 03, 2008
HeartStart MRX Provides CPR Monitoring, Feedback
Philips’ HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator features Q-CPR, which reportedly integrates into a monitor/defibrillator…
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September 03, 2008
Myocardial Regeneration by Intracoronary Infusion of Bone Marrow Cells Shows Limited Utility
September 3, 2008 – While a recent study into whether using unselected and selected bone-marrow derived cells can…
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Dave Fornell
September 03, 2008
An Introduction to Embolic Protection Devices
The use of embolic protection devices (EPD) during percutaneous cardiac procedures has helped reduce the number of…
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September 03, 2008
Philips' New SPECT/CT Captures Low-Dose, High-Res CT Images
Philips’ BrightView XCT, reportedly the first time a flat panel X-ray detector will be used for CT imaging in nuclear…
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September 03, 2008
Evidence Shows Fluid Monitoring Helps Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations
September 1, 2008 - More than 22 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, and most heart failure…
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A comparison of SPECT scanner photo-multiplier technology vs. the newer CZT detector SPECT technology, showing improvement in image clarity.
Dave Fornell
September 03, 2008
SPECT Scanner vs. PET, Which is Best?
An updated version of this story covering more recent PET and SPECT advances is available at this link.   If the case…
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September 02, 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Offers PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Heart Valve
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. produces the Carpentier-Edwards The PERIMOUNT Magna mitral valve was launched in Europe…
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September 02, 2008
Does Treatment of Depression Improve Prognosis After Heart Attack?
September 1, 2008 - Depression and heart disease are the two leading disorders with the strongest contributions to the…
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September 02, 2008
Merit Medical Announces Lineup of New Product Introductions
September 2, 2008 - Merit Medical Systems Inc., a manufacturer of disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and…
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September 02, 2008
New European Guidelines Issued for Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
September 2, 2008 – The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) released new guidelines for how doctors should handle an…
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September 02, 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval for PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Heart Valve
September 3, 2008 - Edwards Lifesciences Corp. today said it received FDA approval for the Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT…
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September 02, 2008
Study Shows DES Improves Survivial in STEMI Patients
September 2, 2008 - The safety debate about drug-eluting stents (DES) is still ongoing and in these times of…
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September 01, 2008
TraVerse Microcatheter Designed for Complex Angiographic Procedures
Ovalum will feature its TraVerse Microcatheter at TCT 2008, a device that received FDA and CE approval earlier this…
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September 01, 2008
Philips Showcases Portable Ultrasound for Cardiac Imaging at ESC
September 2, 2008 – Philips showcased the CX50 CompactXtreme, a recently developed hand-carried ultrasound system…
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September 01, 2008
TAXUS OLYMPIA Registry Shows Good Outcomes With TAXUS Liberte Stent
September 2, 2008 – Boston Scientific Corp. today announced positive one-year results from the European and…
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September 01, 2008
Initial Data Presented on World’s First MRI-Safe Pacemaker
September 2, 2008 - Initial safety and efficacy data, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in…
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September 01, 2008
CiTop ExPander Guidewire Designed for Coronary Arteries
Ovalum will feature its CiTop ExPander Guidewire at TCT 2008. According to the company, the guidewire was recently used…
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September 01, 2008
Terumo Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against Maquet
September 2, 2008 - Terumo Cardiovascular Systems said today it filed a patent infringement complaint Aug. 21 in the…
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September 01, 2008
SYNTAX Finds Angioplasty, Stenting Effective in Patients Who Otherwise Need Open-Heart Surgery
September 2, 2008 - Data from the landmark SYNTAX trial indicates patients with very complex coronary artery disease…
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September 01, 2008
Cardiac Imaging Studies Show Economic Value
September 2, 2008 – Two recent studies demonstrate the economical value of cardiac imaging, showing MDCT to be cost-…
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