March 27, 2009 - Based on study results, researchers at Mayo Clinic say that a simple, noninvasive finger sensor test is "highly predictive" of a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, for people who are considered at low or moderate risk.

Patients with chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure use Honeywell HomMed’s Genesis DM telehealth monitor from the comfort of their own homes to daily measure vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and weight.

March 27, 2009 - The first data from PLC Systems’ pilot safety trial for RenalGuard will be presented in a poster session at the American College of Cardiology Annual Conference, on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Orlando, FL.

March 27, 2009 - Sudhir P. Srivastava, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta and a leader in performing beating heart, totally endoscopic, coronary artery bypass surgery (TECAB), has started performing the procedures in Georgia.

March 27, 2009 - The Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator now includes new clinical decision support tools, updated data management solutions and next-generation Q-CPR technology to help reduce critical time to lifesaving treatment.

March 27, 2009 - Siemens Healthcare demonstrates fast speed and low dose for cardiac applications with the SOMATOM Definition Flash dual source computed tomography (CT) scanner at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, FL, at booth #1842.

March 27, 2009 - Physio-Control Inc. has received FDA clearance to market its LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator in the U.S.

Siemens Healthcare’s syngo Dynamics (cardio PACS) is designed to help improve efficiency of clinical procedures in cardiovascular imaging. The upcoming version 8.01 will include features that extend throughout the entire cardiology workflow.

March 26, 2009 – Abiomed Inc. will exhibit its portfolio of heart recovery products spanning the continuum of cardiovascular patient care from the cath lab to the surgery suite at ACC 2009 in Orlando, FL, next week.

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