Medtronic plc announced the recent CE Mark and commercial launch for an expanded size matrix of the Resolute Onyx DES, a next-generation drug-eluting stent now available in 4.5 and 5 mm diameter sizes. The CE Mark also approved several new product indications including treatment of left main vessels and small vessels.

Abbott announced that it has acquired private medical device company Kalila Medical Inc. Kalila Medical is a developer of next-generation access technologies used in cardiac electrophysiology procedures for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Agfa HealthCare announced it would be showcasing its convergence approach to enterprise imaging during the 2016 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society annual conference (HIMSS16). The company’s Enterprise Imaging and Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platforms will be on display at the annual conference and exhibition, March 1 - 3, in Las Vegas.

On February 1, the first day of American Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) announced plans to develop a first-of-its-kind workplace health solution that leverages the cognitive computing power of IBM Watson.

Gamma Systems Services is an independent nationwide provider of Digirad repair services and refurbished systems. It sells and services the Digirad XPO series of single, dual and triple head cameras. Its service contract and equipment prices are low and geared for target customers — the small, independent cardiology practice. www.nuc-med.com

Interventional Cardiology Montreal Live Symposium

European Endovascular and Interventional Cardiology Conference (EICC)

The European Endovascular and Interventional Cardiology Conference (EICC) will be held in Athens, Greece, Astir Complex,  40 Apollonos Str-Astir Palace Resort,16671 Vouliagmeni Athens-Vouliagmeni, June 16-17, 2016

www.eiccgreece.com

The findings of a major study led by cardiovascular imaging specialists at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) suggest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure for patients with implantable cardiac devices.

Alpha Source, a Milwaukee-based provider of healthcare technology management solutions, announced the publication of a retroactive data study on the total cost of ownership of ultrasound imaging equipment.

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