April 6, 2011 – Data from the EVEREST II study show that patients with significant mitral regurgitation (MR) continue to show benefits from treatment with a catheter-based valve-clip system at one year out to two years. The study investigated Abbott’s MitraClip, which also showed improvements in heart function and reductions in symptoms.

April 6, 2011 – A secure mobile app has been launched that gives clinicians access to precise, near real-time cardiac information. Data from the GE Healthcare MUSE Cardiology Information System is available on iPhones and iPads via AirStrip Cardiology, and enables a continuous flow of electrocardiograph (ECG) data and interactive historical data access.

April 6, 2011 – During the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 60th Annual Scientific Session and Expo in New Orleans, Royal Philips Electronics demonstrated how personalized patient management from hospital to home can help reduce hospital readmission rates for patients with cardiac conditions.

April 6, 2011 – A new type of stethoscope shown at ACC 2011 in New Orleans offers an easy-to-use six-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) system. The Ekoscope also features electronic audio enhancement and a built-in light.

“It’s a revolutionary stethoscope, unlike any other,” said D. Wallerson, M.D., FACC.


April 6, 2011 – One-year results from the pivotal PLATINUM Workhorse trial were presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session in New Orleans. The trial compared the safety and effectiveness of Boston Scientific’s Promus Element everolimus-eluting platinum chromium (PtCr) coronary stent to the Promus everolimus-eluting coronary stent.

April 6, 2011 – A new fully integrated cardiovascular picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and certified electronic medical record (EMR) with a Web-based cardiovascular electronic whiteboard has been launched. The components, which are part of Medstreaming’s cardiovascular information system (CVIS) platform, offer a U.S.

April 6, 2011 – Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year’s American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in New Orleans Toshiba America Medical Systems highlighted new enhancements to its cardiac and shared service ultrasound systems that are designed to enhance cardiac ultrasound imaging.

April 6, 2011 – Development of a novel embolic protection device designed for use during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures received $10.5 million in funding. SMT Research and Development (SMT) of Israel announced the significant investment by OrbiMed Advisors.

April 6, 2011 – At the American College of Cardiology’s 60th Annual Scientific Session, Siemens Healthcare demonstrated solution for sustainable cardiovascular care.

April 6, 2011 – Results from a pooled patient-level analysis favored a next-generation paclitaxel-eluting stent. Data from the PERSEUS and TAXUS ATLAS trials compared Boston Scientific’s Ion Platinum-Chromium (PtCr) to the Taxus Liberte Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent System.

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