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.

November 13, 2007- There is significant underutilization of many guideline-indicated life-saving medical and device therapies for heart failure (HF) patients, according to the Registry to Improve the Use of Evidence-Based Heart Failure Therapies in the Outpatient Setting (IMPROVE HF) study.

November 13, 2007 — Arterial Remodeling Technologies (ART) will receive $7.8 million from investors to pursue CE Mark clearance for a bioresorbable stent that reportedly dismantles in vivo over a specific time horizon.

The stents are designed to be both hemocompatible and biocompatible, to reduce thrombus or inflammation, while disappearing over time.

November 8, 2007 – Cordis Europe has signed a deal with Volcano Europe, a developer and manufacturer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) systems and imaging catheters, to allow Cordis to assist hospitals in Europe to gain access to Volcano’s IVUS technology to provide IVUS-guided stenting to a wider array of hospitals.

IVUS is a catheter-based imaging system that allows physicians to acquire very high-resolution images of diseased vessels from inside the artery and facilitates more accurate stent placement.

Siemens Medical Solutions has launched its new pocket ultrasound system, the ACUSON P10, which is a little larger than a common PDA, intended for complementary initial diagnostic care and triage.

November 12, 2007 - American hospitals are making measurable strides in the quality of care provided for patients with heart attacks, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical conditions, according to the Joint Commission’s recently released second annual report on healthcare quality and patient safety in the nation’s hospitals.

The detailed report portrays the aggregate performance of accredited hospitals against the Joint Commission’s standardized national performance measures and its National Patient Safety Goals.

Toshiba’s upgraded Xario XG scanner reportedly allows for clearer image quality, expanded field-of-view imaging and directional blood flow information with features such as XBT Transducer Technology, Aplipure, Trapezoid imaging, Advanced Dynamic view, Low MI Pulse Subtraction, Panoramic view and Fast Fusion 3D. The scanner also boasts easy user application settings and a 19-inch monitor.

Toshiba will also highlight its 4D volume imaging applications for ultrasound that were designed to improve transvaginal/ob, small parts and abdominal imaging procedures.

Novemeber 2007

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