December 22, 2015 — In 2015, results from the ITALIC and CvLPRIT trials, along with studies examining lifestyle factors contributing to heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea on atrial fibrillation recurrence and full body MRI in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) were among the top accessed research studies in the five journals published by the American College of Cardiology.

December 22, 2015 — Biotronik received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use of its latest family of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) systems with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Biotronik ProMRI technology allows patients with approved device systems to have 1.5 Tesla MRI scans without an exclusion zone. ICD patients will have expanded access to MRI diagnostic scans, which can be critical for diagnosing conditions such as stroke, brain and cardiac tumors or orthopedic injuries.
 

Controversies and Updates in Vascular Surgery

Siemens Healthcare’s approach to delivering dose-neutral dual energy images obtained on Somatom computed tomography (CT) scanners using TwinBeam Dual Energy technology is now commercially available on the Somatom Definition Edge and Somatom Definition AS CT systems.

Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics (C3)

C3 has been specifically designed for physicians who specialize in interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology, as well as fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals interested in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. C3 offers presentations and debates with expert global faculty, live and pre-recorded cases, industry-sponsored and supported symposia, exhibit booths and simulators, poster sessions, case presentations and hands-on workshops.

Carestream Health showcased its MyVue Center Self-Service Kiosk that enhances patient access and sharing of their medical exam records at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

Philips Healthcare introduced ScanWise Implant, the industry’s first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided user interface and automatic scan parameter selection, at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting.

LINC Middle East 2016

LINC Middle East will focus on PAD and CLI including advanced recanalization  techniques and latest technologies including main sessions and company  symposia. Live cases will be transmitted from the University Hospital Leipzig. The Meet the Experts Forum on April 7 will feature recorded cases and technical tips and tricks sessions with extensive interactivity.

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