April 21, 2010 – Nearly 50 percent of survey respondents said they would adopt optical coherence tomography (OCT) intravascular imaging systems when they become available in the United States. The survey of Diagnostic & Invasive Cardiology readers took place online from March through April.
April 21, 2010 - Performing coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) saved $789 in patients who had positive stress test results but a less than 50 percent chance of having significant coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to invasive cardiac catheterization, reported a study in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
April 21, 2010 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Transparency Website today as part of the agency's transparency initiative. The site will provide information about medical device and radiation-emitting product regulatory processes and decisions, and summaries of data that provide the rationale for agency actions.
April 21, 2010 - With the complexity of payer requirements for hospitals increasing as well as the risks associated with using aging technology platforms, more and more health care providers are turning to health IT-based solutions to better manage their critical revenue cycle processes.
April 19, 2010 – A microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) module is available to better measure small heartbeat irregularities that indicate a patient’s heightened risk for sudden cardiac arrest. The module allows electrocardiogram (ECG) manufacturers to include the technology in their devices.
April 19, 2010 – The Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 scientific sessions set for September will provide significant clinical research updates to technologies and practices in interventional cardiology that will directly affect patient care.
April 19, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared a generic version of metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets. The beta-blocker is used to treat angina, heart failure and high blood pressure.
April 14, 2010 – An antibacterial wrap for implanted pacemakers and defibrillators released this week is designed to provide protection against infections. The AigisRx Flat delivers the antimicrobial agents rifampin and minocycline.
April 14, 2010 – Two external pacemakers were launched in Europe today that offer an intuitive design for safer usage in emergencies and temporary patient care.
