April 1, 2008 – Boston Scientific welcomed results from Abbott’s prospective, randomized, single blind, two-year SPIRIT II Trial, comparing the safety and efficacy of the XIENCE V (PROMUS) Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent and Boston Scientific’s TAXUS Express Paclitaxel Eluting Coronary Stent System in 300 patients in Europe.

The PROMUS Stent is a private-label XIENCE V manufactured by Abbott and distributed by Boston Scientific.

April 1, 2008 – The Therapeutic Temperature Management Congress will take place Oct. 1-4 in Barcelona, Spain.

The congress will focus on current practices and research in therapeutic hypothermia and temperature management in patients. Dr. Kees Polderman will lead a group of international medical leaders in the topic of therapeutic temperature management.

April 1, 2008 - Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may be a reasonable alternative to bypass surgery in patients with blockages in the left main coronary artery, according to a study that found no significant difference in rates of survival when stents and bypass surgery were used to restore blood flow through this critically important artery.

Patients who were treated with stenting were more likely to need a repeat procedure to keep the artery open, however.

April 1, 2008 - “Real-world” use of a novel drug-eluting stent coated with a biodegradable polymer is associated with good clinical outcomes, according to one-year data from a large international registry.

April 1, 2008 – KARDIA Health Systems featured its new Kardia E cardiovascular suite at ACC 2008.

Developed at and licensed by Mayo Clinic, Kardia E is a Web-based clinical, diagnostic and reporting solution designed for use by echocardiography laboratories. The system is designed to manage patient echo procedures—from scheduling, data entry, automated and suggested impressions to report generation and coded billing.

April 1, 2008 – Siemens showcased its Artis zee family at the ACC conference this week, its next generation of interventional imaging systems for cardiology, designed for enhanced image quality, optimized workflow and increased return on investment.

One of the first facilities in North America to receive Artis zee systems is Bethesda Heart Institute in Boynton Beach, FL.

Cardinal Health introduced its new RoyalSilk surgical gown made from a unique, proprietary fabric that is softer to the skin than other surgical gowns, at the 2008 Congress for the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

The new surgical gown expands Cardinal Health’s infection prevention apparel line and offers the additional benefits of improved comfort for operating room staff. Intended for general procedures that involve moderate to minimal fluid, the RoyalSilk gown provides AAMI Level 3 protection from blood, liquid and other potentially infectious material.

March 31, 2008 – Showcased at ACC, the Philips 12-Lead ECG Transfer Station receives the current ECGs from the HeartStart MRx and makes it available to ED staff, as well as to offsite cardiologists via secure eMail, PDA or fax.

March 31, 2008 – Hitting ACC 2008, the Philips HeartStart Mrx monitor/defibrillator works to enable hospitals to organize their resources sooner, including activating the cath lab, before a STEMI patient arrives.

March 31, 2008 – At ACC 2008, GE Healthcare launched its new mobile Vivid S5 cardiovascular ultrasound system, created for multiple care areas, featuring a full sized 17-inch LCD monitor, four active transducer connectors and room for on-board peripherals retained in a miniaturized console weighing less than 160 pounds.

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