Received First LockeT Purchase Order Through Cardinal Health which serves approximately 90% of U.S. Hospitals though its Medical Products business Johns Hopkins Hospital, a world-renowned academic medical center, Places First Order for LockeT, VTAK’s suture retention device Places its first VIVO 3D Imaging System with a hospital in Germany, one of the largest electrophysiology markets in Europe. FORT MILL, S.C., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catheter Precision, Inc.’s (NYSE American: VTAK) medical device business unit specializing in cardiac electrophysiology solutions, today announced significant commercial growth across its LockeT and VIVO product lines, marked by new U.S. distribution channels, premier hospital adoption, and international expansion. Key Commercial Highlights: Cardinal Health Strategic Reach: Catheter Precision received its first purchase order for LockeT via Cardinal Health. As one of the nation’s largest distributors—servicing roughly 90% of U.S. hospitals—Cardinal Health provides LockeT a massive streamlined supply chain network across the U.S. healthcare market.Johns Hopkins Adoption: The Company secured its first purchase order for LockeT from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD, validating the clinical value of the device within one of the world’s premier academic medical institutions.German VIVO System Placement: Expanding its European footprint, Catheter Precision signed a new placement contract for its VIVO System in Germany, continuing its strategy to grow international use. “These achievements highlight tangible progress across both our LockeT and VIVO product portfolios,” said David Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Catheter Precision. “Securing our first Cardinal Health order grants us immediate access to an extensive domestic distribution network to drive broader market adoption. Concurrently, our milestone order with Johns Hopkins validates our clinical offering, while our new VIVO contract in Germany underscores steady international demand.” Jenkins added, “We are beginning to realize the returns on our commercial infrastructure investments. Our focus remains on driving multi-channel growth through expanded U.S. distribution, direct enterprise hospital relationships, and targeted international expansion. Catheter Precision remains committed to scaling its global footprint across top-tier health systems, physicians, and global distribution partners.” About Catheter Precision, Inc.Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK) is an innovative medical device company focused on developing breakthrough solutions for cardiac electrophysiology procedures. Its core product portfolio includes the VIVO™ system, a non-invasive 3D imaging platform designed to assist electrophysiologists in mapping cardiac arrhythmias, and LockeT, a suture retention device designed to assist in vascular closure post-procedure. About LockeTCatheter Precision’s LockeT® is a suture retention device indicated for wound healing by distributing suture tension over a larger area in conjunction with standard-of-care closure techniques. LockeT is intended to temporarily secure sutures and aid clinicians in locating and removing sutures efficiently. LockeT is a sterile Class I product registered with the FDA and has received CE Mark approval. About VIVOCatheter Precision’s VIVO™ (View Into Ventricular Onset) is a non-invasive 3D imaging system that enables physicians to identify the origin of ventricular arrhythmias prior to an electrophysiology procedure, potentially streamlining procedural workflow. VIVO has received marketing clearance from the U.S. FDA and carries the CE Mark. About Catheter PrecisionCatheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK) is an innovative U.S.-based medical device company focused on developing and commercializing technologies designed to improve the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The Company’s primary commercial products include the VIVO System and LockeT. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential commercial adoption of LockeT and VIVO, expansion of distribution channels, future product sales, hospital adoption, international expansion and the potential impact of the Company’s commercial strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are encouraged to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Forms 10-K and 10-Q, for additional information regarding these risks. ContactInvestor RelationsIR@catheterprecision.com973-691-2000
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NYU Langone Health Names Sunil Rao, MD, Director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and Welcomes Susheel Kodali, MD, to Lead Interventional Cardiology
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NYU Langone Health has appointed Sunil Rao, MD, an internationally recognized clinician-investigator whose work has introduced new approaches to treating patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, as director of the Leon H. Charney Division of…
Cardio Diagnostics Report Identifies Growing Rural Cardiovascular Care Gap Amid Ongoing Workforce Shortages and Access Challenges
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardio Diagnostics has released a new edition of the company’s rural health report: The State of Rural Hospitals and Cardiovascular Care.
BridgeBio Announces First Participant Dosed in ASCEND-ATTR, a Phase 3b/4 Study Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of Acoramidis on Disease Regression in ATTR-CM
– The ASCEND-ATTR study builds on the Phase 3 ATTRibute-CM CMR substudy results previously shared here, which indicated treatment with acoramidis may improve cardiac structure and function with evidence of amyloid regression in a subset of patients – ATTR-CM has long been treated as a disease where progression can be slowed, but these findings raise the possibility that acoramidis may be capable of reversing progression and actively restoring heart health. TTR stabilization with acoramidis may allow the body’s natural amyloid clearance mechanisms to outpace amyloid formation, thereby enabling cardiac remodeling and functional recovery – ASCEND-ATTR will determine whether long-term acoramidis treatment is associated with sustained improvement in cardiac structural disease damage, function, and amyloid burden – Additional data from the CMR substudy of ATTRibute-CM and its open-label extension compared to a natural history cohort will be shared at the ESC Congress 2026 PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage, multi-product biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for genetic conditions, announced today that the first participant has been dosed in ASCEND-ATTR, a Phase 3b/4 study designed to further characterize the long-term effects of acoramidis on the improvement of cardiac structure, function, and amyloid burden in individuals with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Acoramidis is the only selective small molecule, orally administered, near-complete (≥90%) transthyretin (TTR) stabilizer. “Serial cardiac imaging from the ATTRibute-CM CMR substudy gave us the first real signal that TTR stabilization can do more than slow disease progression, it may allow the heart to recover function and remodel favorably over time,” said Ahmad Masri, M.D., M.S. of Oregon Health and Science University. “ASCEND-ATTR will allow us to study these structural and functional changes prospectively and in far greater depth, across a notably larger patient cohort and with two complementary imaging modalities, to better understand the extent to which favorable remodeling can be achieved with long-term acoramidis treatment.” ASCEND-ATTR is a single-arm, prospective, longitudinal, open-label study that will enroll approximately 150 participants with ATTR-CM. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac echocardiography will be performed annually over 36 months. The primary efficacy endpoint is responder status at Month 36 by CMR, based on improvement from baseline in LV systolic function. Secondary endpoints include CMR measures of cardiac function, structure, and amyloid burden at Month 36, along with echocardiographic measures, circulating biomarkers, and imaging assessments at Months 12 and 24. This study reflects BridgeBio’s relentless pursuit in advancing care and addressing the unmet needs of the ATTR-CM community. The previously presented CMR substudy of ATTRibute-CM found treatment with acoramidis suggested disease improvement across multiple measurements of cardiac structure and function through month 30, including mean improvement from baseline in Left Ventricular Mass Index (LVMi), Left Ventricular Stroke Volume Index (LVSVi), and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) with evidence of amyloid regression in a subset of patients. TTR stabilization with acoramidis may allow the rate of innate amyloid clearance mechanisms to exceed the rate of amyloid formation, thereby enabling cardiac remodeling and functional recovery. These findings suggest acoramidis may be capable of altering the trajectory of this otherwise progressive disease and actively restoring heart health. Additional data from the CMR substudy of ATTRibute-CM and its open-label extension compared to a natural history cohort will be shared at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026. More information on ASCEND-ATTR (NCT07695701) can be found here on clinicaltrials.gov. About Attruby™ (acoramidis)INDICATIONAttruby is a transthyretin stabilizer indicated for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or variant transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults to reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONAdverse ReactionsDiarrhea (11.6% vs 7.6%) and upper abdominal pain (5.5% vs 1.4%) were reported in patients treated with Attruby versus placebo, respectively. The majority of these adverse reactions were mild and resolved without drug discontinuation. Discontinuation rates due to adverse events were similar between patients treated with Attruby versus placebo (9.3% and 8.5%, respectively). About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations. Our decentralized, hub-and-spoke model is designed for speed, precision, and scalability. Autonomous and empowered teams focus on individual conditions, while a central hub provides the clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities needed to bring innovation to market. For more information, visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. BridgeBio Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release may include statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “remains,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. BridgeBio intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential clinical significance and therapeutic implications of the data regarding acoramidis, including the potential for acoramidis to improve cardiac structure and function, promote cardiac remodeling and functional recovery, alter or reverse the progression of ATTR-CM, and restore heart health; the potential for TTR stabilization with acoramidis to allow innate amyloid clearance mechanisms to exceed the rate of amyloid formation and thereby enable cardiac remodeling and functional recovery; the design, conduct, enrollment, timing, endpoints and anticipated ability of ASCEND-ATTR to further characterize the long-term effects of acoramidis on cardiac structure, function and amyloid burden, including whether long-term treatment with acoramidis is associated with sustained improvement in cardiac structural disease damage, function and amyloid burden; and BridgeBio’s plans to present additional data from the CMR substudy of ATTRibute-CM and its open-label extension at future medical meetings. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, expectations and strategies as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, initial and ongoing data from the Company’s clinical trials not being indicative of final data; the design, enrollment, conduct, timing and success of ongoing and planned clinical trials, including ASCEND-ATTR; the risk that results from subgroup analyses or other analyses may not be predictive of future clinical outcomes or treatment effects; that observed improvements in cardiac structure, function or amyloid burden may not be replicated in additional analyses or studies or translate into improved long-term clinical outcomes; that mechanistic interpretations of observed data, including the potential relationship between TTR stabilization, innate amyloid clearance, cardiac remodeling and functional recovery, may not be borne out by further analyses or additional data; that ASCEND-ATTR may not demonstrate sustained improvement in cardiac structure, function or amyloid burden or otherwise confirm the findings or therapeutic implications suggested by prior analyses; that plans to present additional data may change; the impacts of current macroeconomic and geopolitical events, including changing conditions from hostilities in Ukraine and in Israel and the Middle East, increasing rates of inflation and changing interest rates, on business operations and expectations, as well as those risks set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment in which new risks emerge from time to time. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of the Company’s management as of the date of this press release, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, BridgeBio assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. BridgeBio Media Contact: Kaitlyn Reilly, Director, Communicationscontact@bridgebio.com (650)-789-8220 BridgeBio Investor Contact: Kristen Kelleher, Director, Investor Relations ir@bridgebio.com
Kestra Appoints Curtis Kopf as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KMTS), a leading wearable medical device and digital healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Curtis Kopf as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. In this newly created role, Mr. Kopf will lead the patient experience from approval of a patient order through completion of therapy and device return, aligning the people, processes and technology that support providers and their patients throughout the use of the ASSURE® WCD. “Our mission is to provide innovative, intuitive medical technologies to protect and support at-risk patients. That mission guides both the technology we create and the experience we deliver, helping patients begin therapy with confidence and remain engaged, connected, and protected throughout their care,” said Brian Webster, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Curtis brings the vision and experience to lead that journey end to end, harnessing data and automation to scale patient support, strengthen performance at every stage, and extend the impact of the ASSURE WCD and the broader Cardiac Recovery System platform to more patients.” Mr. Kopf has extensive experience leading customer experience, digital transformation, and large-scale service operations. Most recently, he served as Group Vice President, Global Customer Experience at Insulet Corporation, where he led a global organization of more than 1,000 employees across digital, customer service, and customer success and helped advance the adoption of artificial intelligence across a large-scale service organization. Previously, he served as Chief Experience Officer and Chief Digital Officer at REI, where he led customer experience, digital, analytics, innovation, and service organizations. “Every interaction is an opportunity to build confidence, remove friction, and help patients stay connected throughout their cardiac recovery,” said Mr. Kopf. “Kestra has built a powerful combination of differentiated technology and deeply committed patient support. I look forward to working with the team to anticipate patient needs, simplify each step of the journey, and scale that experience while preserving the human connection that matters most.” The appointment of Mr. Kopf comes as Kestra invests in its commercial capabilities, including multiple artificial intelligence initiatives designed to drive operating leverage across its customer-facing operations. These investments are expected to position Kestra for its next stage of growth by advancing the technology that protects patients and the experience that supports them. About Kestra Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. is a commercial-stage wearable medical device and digital healthcare company focused on transforming patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease using monitoring and therapeutic intervention technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and connected. For more information, please visit www.kestramedical.com. CONTACT: Media contact
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Nanox to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on September 9, 2026
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO-X IMAGING LTD (“Nanox” or the “Company”, Nasdaq: NNOX), an innovative medical imaging technology company, today announced that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, before market open on Monday, September, 9, 2026. Erez Meltzer, Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chairman, and Guy Nathanzon, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review these results and provide a business update beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties may register for the conference call using the following link: Nanox Q2 2026 Conference Call The live webcast of the conference call may be accessed by using the following link: Nanox Q2 2026 Webcast The webcast link will also be posted in the Investor Relations section of the Nanox website at Events and Presentations. About Nanox Nanox (NASDAQ: NNOX) is focused on driving the world’s transition to preventive health care by delivering an integrated, end-to-end medical imaging and healthcare services platform. Nanox combines affordable imaging hardware, advanced AI-based solutions, cloud-based software, access to remote radiology, health IT solutions, and a marketplace to enable earlier detection, improved clinical efficiency, and broader access to care. Nanox’s vision is to expand the reach of medical imaging both within and beyond traditional hospital settings by providing a seamless solution from scan to interpretation and beyond. By leveraging proprietary digital X-ray technology, AI-driven analytics, and a clinically driven approach, Nanox aims to enhance the efficiency of routine imaging workflows, support early detection of disease, and improve patient outcomes. The Nanox ecosystem includes Nanox.ARC, a cost-effective, 3D multi-source digital tomosynthesis imaging system designed for ease of use and scalability; Nanox.AI, a suite of AI-based algorithms that augment the interpretation of routine CT imaging to identify early signs often associated with chronic disease; Nanox.CLOUD, a cloud-based platform for secure data management, storage, and advanced imaging analytics; Nanox.MARKETPLACE and USARAD Holdings, which provide access to remote radiology and cardiology experts and comprehensive teleradiology services; and Nanox Health IT, which combines deep healthcare IT expertise with leading technology partners to deliver RIS, PACS, AI, dictation, and secure infrastructure solutions that streamline workflows and support safer, more efficient care delivery. By integrating imaging technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, clinical expertise, a marketplace, and health information technology, Nanox seeks to lower barriers to adoption, improve utilization, and advance preventive care worldwide. For more information, please visit www.nanox.vision Contacts Investor ContactMike CavanaughICR Healthcaremike.cavanaugh@icrhealthcare.com Media ContactICR HealthcareNanoxPR@icrinc.com
Incuvate Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Penumbra
Complaint alleges Penumbra’s THUNDERBOLT™ system infringes five Incuvate patents covering blood-clot detection technologyIRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Incuvate, LLC today announced that it has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Penumbra, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit, filed August 19, 2026, alleges that Penumbra’s recently launched THUNDERBOLT™ Neurovascular Thrombectomy System and related components infringe five Incuvate patents directed to real-time aspiration monitoring technology used in catheter-based thrombectomy procedures. Incuvate’s patents cover technology that uses pressure sensors, microprocessors, and pre-set pressure thresholds or differentials to provide real-time visual and audible feedback during aspiration procedures. Incuvate alleges that this technology helps distinguish between clot engagement and blood flow and provides clinicians with valuable information during thrombectomy procedures. The complaint identifies Penumbra’s THUNDERBOLT system, Penumbra ENGINE vacuum source, THUNDERBOLT tubing and module, and associated RED Reperfusion Catheters as accused products. Incuvate alleges that these products use patented technology to detect flow conditions, including the presence of clot, and provide users with feedback regarding flow status. Through this lawsuit, Incuvate seeks to hold Penumbra accountable for what Incuvate alleges is Penumbra’s unauthorized and willful infringement of the technologies embodied in the asserted patents. Incuvate is seeking damages, injunctive relief, and other remedies described in the complaint. A copy of the complaint is available through PACER Monitor in Incuvate, LLC v. Penumbra, Inc., Case No. 4:26-cv-08658. About IncuvateIncuvate works with medical device entrepreneurs to develop early-stage concepts into innovative products and leads them to market via new companies it finances, builds, and manages. Learn more at incuvatellc.com Media ContactLance CapelDirector of Strategy & External Relationslancemcapel@gmail.com
CVRx Responds to Letter from Pointillist Family Office
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVRX) (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, today issued the following statement in response to the public letter to CVRx’s Board of Directors from Jorey Chernett at Pointillist Family Office, dated August 24, 2026: The Board of Directors and leadership team are committed to acting in the best interests of all CVRx shareholders and regularly evaluate a full range of options to maximize value for all shareholders. The Board values all shareholder input and appreciates the open dialogue the Company has maintained with Mr. Chernett. The Company agrees with Mr. Chernett that Barostim is a highly differentiated, validated therapy protected by a deep moat of clinical evidence, and it remains the only approved neuromodulation therapy for heart failure. The Company also shares Mr. Chernett’s view that CVRx’s current valuation does not fully capture the potential of the underlying business. The Board is confident in the fundamentals of the business and the Company’s strategies to drive Barostim growth while at the same time managing expenses. The Board is open to constructive engagement with all of its shareholders and will continue to pursue the best course of action consistent with its fiduciary duties to all shareholders. About CVRx, Inc. CVRx is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Barostim™ is the first medical technology approved by FDA that uses neuromodulation to improve the symptoms of patients with heart failure. Barostim is an implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to baroreceptors located in the wall of the carotid artery. The therapy is designed to restore balance to the autonomic nervous system and thereby reduce the symptoms of heart failure. Barostim received the FDA Breakthrough Device designation and is FDA-approved for use in heart failure patients in the U.S. It has been certified as compliant with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and holds CE Mark approval for heart failure and resistant hypertension in the European Economic Area. To learn more about Barostim, visit www.cvrx.com. Investor Contact:Mark Klausner ICR Healthcare443-213-0501ir@cvrx.com Media Contact:Emily MeyersCVRx, Inc.763-416-2853emeyers@cvrx.com
Basking Biosciences Announces Positive Topline Phase 1 Data for BB-025, the Reversal Agent for its Acute Ischemic Stroke Thrombolytic Therapy BB-031
BB-025 produced complete, rapid reversal of BB-031 activity within five minutes and was generally safe and well-tolerated across 60 healthy volunteers RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Basking Biosciences (Basking), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company…



