September 1, 2016 — The American Society for Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) e-published a new position statement supporting myocardial perfusion positron emission tomography (PET) in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease.

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September 1, 2016 — Here is the list of the top 20 most popular pieces of content on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine website from the month of August based on website analytics:  

1. 5 Technologies to Reduce Cath Lab Radiation Exposure

W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Gore) announced the commercial availability of the Gore DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath, after recently gaining clearance for use by regulatory bodies in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. The device is designed with a distinct combination of enhanced flexibility, kink resistance and a hydrophilic coating to facilitate access to challenging anatomies and branch vessels, such as the common iliac arteries, during endovascular repair procedures.

August 30, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced results from the Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Efficacy Enhancement (CRTee) study at the 2016 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Rome. The study showed that the Medtronic-exclusive device-based EffectivCRT during AF algorithm improves therapy delivery in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

August 30, 2016 — Mission Health and GE Healthcare announced a novel, 10-year outcomes-based agreement that will help drive significant value for patients, Mission Health, GE and health systems nationwide.

Siemens Healthineers announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Somatom Drive computed tomography (CT) system. This new dual-source scanner is designed to drive precision in diagnostic imaging across a wide range of clinical disciplines, from pediatrics and emergency medicine to cardiology and oncology. The system has the potential to reduce examination time, preparation and follow-up care.

August 29, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced new long-term results from the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) Global Clinical Trial in a late-breaking session at the 2016 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress. The meeting runs from Aug.27-31 in Rome.

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