July 23, 2008 - EKOS Corp.’s EkoSonic Endovascular System (EkoSonic ES) with Rapid Pulse Modulation (RPM) for the dissolution of vascular blood clots, reportedly represents the only endovascular system that can deliver microsonic energy and thrombolytic drugs simultaneously, providing a safer, faster and more complete way to remove clots by accelerating dissolution.

July 23, 2008 – A recent study found intensive LDL-cholesterol lowering with the combination of the drugs simvastatin and ezetimibe in patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis does appear to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease events, but does not slow the rate of progression of aortic valve disease.

The study also showed a possible link between these drugs and an increased cancer risk.

July 23, 2008 - Independent research institutions will put the CardiArc SPECT system from CardiArc Inc, Southfield, MI, to the test. Both Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, and Emory University, Atlanta, will evaluate the performance and design of the cardiovascular camera in clinical settings.

The unit is designed specifically for cardiac imaging, particularly for coronary artery disease detection. SPECT, or single photon emission computed tomography, noninvasively creates 3D images that show the blood flow and function of major organs, such as the heart.

July 23, 2008 – Ventricular-assist devices (VADs) are getting smaller, more reliable and may someday eliminate the need for heart transplants, say doctors at the University of Michigan.

July 23, 2008 — Vascular Solutions, Inc. recently launched the Axis Wire, a 0.035-inch specialty guidewire that combines an extra stiff proximal shaft with a long super-floppy distal tip.

July 22, 2008 - Barco won a notable order for its Coronis Fusion 6MP DL diagnostic display system under a PACS installation project in the Beatrix Hospital in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, as part of a larger PACS installation program carried out by Philips Healthcare.

July 21, 2008 – Toshiba America Medical Systems said today that four live cases using the Infinix CF-i/BP will be showcased at the Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS-AICS) held in Las Vegas July 20-23.

July 22, 2008 – To recognize excellence in the use of healthcare information technology, McKesson yesterday announced the winners of its eighth annual VIP Award competition, which included Provincial Health Contact Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba for its program to better manage patients with chronic diseases, specifically congestive heart failure.

July 22, 2008 - CyGene Laboratories Inc. this week is introducing StrokeScan, a genetic screening test aimed at identifying high risk individuals who have a family history of stroke, cardiovascular or kidney disease.

July 22, 2008 - Osmetech today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its eSensor Warfarin Sensitivity Test to be used as an aid in the identification of patients at risk for increased sensitivity to the widely used blood-thinning drug, warfarin.

The company also said the FDA clearance includes its second-generation eSensor XT-8 molecular diagnostics platform.

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