Author: Ken Dropiewski

At ACC, Siemens Healthineers Introduces a Portable Cardiovascular-Dedicated Ultrasound System

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACC 2018: Booth #3127— At the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session and Expo, Siemens Healthineers launched its new portable cardiovascular ultrasound solution, the ACUSON Bonsai. According to a recent study, 34 million echo exams were performed in the U.S. in 2017.1 The ACUSON Bonsai addresses the challenge of these […]

Marketwired: Mar 08, 2018 — Novoheart’s Landmark, Peer-Reviewed Study Published, Recognizing the Effectiveness of the World’s First and Only Human Heart-in-a-Jar

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — Mar 08, 2018 — Novoheart (“Novoheart” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: NVH)(FRANKFURT: 3NH) is pleased to announce that it has published a comprehensive study of the world’s first human heart-in-a-jar, in the prestigious bioengineering journal Biomaterials. The peer-reviewed paper showcases the human heart-in-a-jar’s unique ability to recapitulate […]

CryoLife Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

ATLANTA, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Fourth Quarter and Recent Business Highlights: Achieved fourth quarter revenues of $52.8 million Achieved double digit revenue growth on a percentage basis in BioGlue®, On-X, and tissue processing Recorded GAAP net loss of ($3.0) million, or ($0.09) per fully diluted common share; Non-GAAP net income of $4.0 million, or $0.11 per fully diluted […]

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Systems Market Expected to Reach USD 4.9 Bn Globally in 2025; Says TMR

ALBANY, New York, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —  The global Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Systems market was valued at approximately US$ 3.1 Bn in 2016 is projected to register cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5.3% from 2017 to 2025, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled “Cardiac Resynchronization […]

Saranas’ Novel Bleed Monitoring System Receives Recognition in Cardiovascular Research Technologies 2018 Competition

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Saranas, a medical device company with a cutting-edge technology for real-time detection and monitoring of internal bleeding during endovascular procedures, placed first runner-up at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) competition on March 6, 2018, in Washington, D.C. “We are extremely honored that our Early Bird™ Bleed Monitoring System has been recognized […]

LivaNova Enters into Definitive Agreement to Divest Its Cardiac Rhythm Management Business Franchise to MicroPort Scientific Corporation

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN) (“LivaNova”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) to divest its Cardiac Rhythm Management business franchise to MicroPort Scientific Corporation (“MicroPort”). LivaNova and MicroPort executed and delivered the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to the terms of a binding Letter of Intent, […]

New Prevencio Study Using AI Demonstrates Simple Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Aortic Stenosis

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prevencio, Inc., today announces its HARTTM AS multi-protein, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven test, which data indicates accurately diagnoses Aortic Stenosis (AS)—a condition with a 50 percent death rate when left untreated. AS is the most common valvular heart disease in the Western world, present in more than 20 percent of […]

EBR Systems, Inc. Initiates Global Trial of World’s Only Wireless CRT Pacing Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced enrollment of the first patients in the global SOLVE-CRT (Stimulation of the Left Ventricular Endocardium for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) clinical trial. The first patients were enrolled by Prof. Dr. Christian Butter […]

Cardiac Insight, Inc. to Showcase Wearable Devices and Systems for Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Detection at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session, March 10-12, Booth #2417

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiac Insight, Inc., a leading U.S. developer of wearable medical devices and diagnostic software, announced today the company will showcase its one-of-a-kind cardiac devices and software systems, featuring proprietary algorithms, for the first time at a major cardiology exposition at the annual American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 67th Annual […]