July 25, 2007 – Using 64-slice coronary CT angiography as a diagnostic test poses a substantial risk of developing radiation-induced cancer for women and younger patients, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association earlier this month.

July 25, 2007 - Researchers have confirmed that six new genetic variants increase the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a study by the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds, UK, and the Universities of Lubeck and Regensburg, Germnay, published by the journal New England Journal of Medicine.

July 25, 2007 – According to a study published in the July 25 issue of JAMA, high-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that terminates dangerous heart rhythm disorders.

The studies indicates that clinicians have been using implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) as a potentially life-saving treatment in high-risk patients with HCM, however, the effectiveness and appropriate selection of HCM patients for this therapy remains uncertain.

July 25, 2007 - The Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Coalition announced the launch of a new website, www.stopcardiacarrest.org, designed to emphasize the Coalition’s efforts to stop cardiac arrest by providing information about the prevalence of SCA, possible risk factors, as well as provides tools and resources for how to learn even more, all demonstrating the need for greater research, awareness and access to treatment.

July 25, 2007 - St. Jude Medical, Inc. announced the first patient implant in its clinical trial of Trifecta, a new investigational stented, pericardial tissue heart valve, that will undergo a trial test its safety and efficacy as a replacement for the aortic valve.

July 25, 2007 - Merit Medical Systems Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and radiology procedures, announced that it has received notification from the FDA of 510(k) clearance for the Prelude sheath introducer system for transradial applications.

July 24, 2007 - A new U.S. study published in the early online edition of Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, found that drinking more than one soft drink a day, whether regular or diet, may be linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease, due to an increase in metabolic syndrome.

July 24, 2007 – Biotonik announced that it has enrolled the first patient and largest trial, REPLACE Registry, which focuses on the complications associated with replacements and system upgrades of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, and is designed to collect important data currently lacking, on risks associated with device generator replacements.

July 22, 2007 – ev3 Inc. and FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. announced a definitive agreement by which ev3 and FoxHollow will merge in a $780 million cash and stock transaction to create a new company with a market capitalization of approximately $1.7 billion to become a global leader in endovascular devices with net sales in 2008 projected to be in the range of $585 to $615 million.

July 23, 2007 - Teleflex Inc., a global supplier of disposable medical products used in critical care, specialty medical, and surgical applications and Arrow International Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Teleflex will acquire Arrow in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $2 billion.

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