November 14, 2007 - According to Cardica Inc., a provider of automated anastomosis systems for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, a study found that 24 of 25 grafts of internal mammary arteries connected to left anterior descending (LAD) arteries were patent after the specified follow-up period as determined by 64-slice multidetector computed tomography.

November 14, 2007 - The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital performed the first procedure in the first hybrid congenital cardiac operating suite in the U.S., a facility designed specifically around the cardiac surgeon, offering new advanced access and imaging in an operating room environment.

Vital Images' Vitrea software produces 2D, 3D and 4D images of human anatomy from CT (computed tomography) and MR (magnetic resonance) image data. The system addresses specialists’ needs through various software options for cardiac, colon, vessel probe and other applications. Vitrea 4.0 reportedly utilizes an intuitive clinical workflow and automatic settings to improve speed and simplicity.

Ziehm Vision FD, Ziehm Imaging’s latest suite of fully digital radiology products, is said to incorporate cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art design to offer fully digital imaging with distortion-free images. Because the flat panel detector is insensitive to magnetic fields, it can work where strong magnetic fields are present, such as near a MRI site, thus eliminating distorted images that normally result on image intensifier systems.

November 13, 2007 - Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., a leader in diagnostic imaging, has been awarded a three-year contract renewal by HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP (HealthTrust), to make Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine) Injection, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent, for members of the HealthTrust network.

November 13, 2007 - Cardiogenesis Corp., a leading developer of surgical products for transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), announced that the FDA has granted marketing approval for its PEARL (Port Enabled Angina Relief using Laser) 5.0 Robotic Delivery System, allowing TMR treatment to be performed entirely endoscopically.

November 13, 2007 – A study by an international team of cardiac imaging specialists, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, concluded that sophisticated computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart and its surrounding arteries are almost as reliable and accurate as more invasive procedures to check for blockages.

November 13, 2007 - Stereotaxis Inc. announced the first atrial fibrillation procedures performed with its partnered magnetic irrigated catheter were successfully completed as the company introduces to the European market the CE Mark-approved device indicated for remote ablation of arrhythmias.

November 13, 2007 - Edwards Lifesciences Corp., a heart valve provider, will acquire certain assets of the CardioVations Division of Ethicon Inc. for $27 million to expand its portfolio of minimally invasive surgical offerings.

November 13, 2007 – ImaRx Therapeutics Inc. and Philips will collaborate to evaluate Philips ultrasound technology as part of ImaRx’s SonoLysis program to develop new treatment for acute ischemic stroke, in order to determine the optimal ultrasound parameters to use with ImaRx’s proprietary MRX-801 microbubble technology.

Under the agreement, Philips’ Medical Systems division will provide ultrasound devices and technical assistance to ImaRx during laboratory and preclinical studies.

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