June 3, 2010 – A single photon emission tomography (SPECT) system may significantly reduce patient and staff radiation exposure by using significantly less radioactive imaging agent.

June 2, 2010 – Covidien announced yesterday it is purchasing ev3 Inc. for $2.6 billion to expand its percutaneous vascular portfolio. The company hopes to become a leading endovascular player in both the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets.

June 2, 2010 – A portable point-of-care prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) analyzer was released this week. The system detect blood clotting time for patients stabilized on oral anticoagulation medications such as warfarin. The CoaguSense PT/INR monitoring system was recently cleared by the U.S.

June 2, 2010 – Key research on new diagnostic uses for cardiac ultrasound will be presented at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 21st Annual Scientific Sessions June 12-15, in San Diego.

Leading experts in cardiology will present and discuss the latest clinical and research developments in adult and pediatric echocardiography. Among the key presentations are:

June 2, 2010 – Heart failure patients whose treatment was guided by pulmonary artery pressures obtained through a tiny, permanent wireless implant had a 30 percent reduction in hospitalization rates at six months.

June 1, 2010 – A teleproctoring technology uses robotic technology to teach physicians about new procedures without the additional expense of travel.

June 1, 2010 – A quadripolar pacing system was recently released in Europe and offers physicians the ability to more effectively manage the ever-changing pacing needs of patients with heart failure.

June 1, 2010 – A home sleep testing technology eliminates the need for hospital sleep lab testing, instead monitoring patients in their own beds. The Nihon Kohden Nomad is a type III wearable portable recording device. It offers the ability to record 2 effort, 2 flow, snoring, body position, SpO2, heart rate and leg movements in a lightweight durable casing.

May 27, 2010 – A single catheter combining both intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to identify lipid-core plaques (LCP) was unveiled at EuroPRC in Paris this week. The device also was demonstrated in live patient cases.

May 27, 2010 – Positive results from CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial) will be used to expand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indication for carotid stents.

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