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Conavi Medical Highlights Peer-Reviewed Publication Demonstrating Advantages of Hybrid IVUS-OCT Imaging

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– New Academic Data Supports Clinical and Commercial Value of Hybrid Imaging Platform-TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conavi Medical Corp. (“Conavi” or the “Company”), a leader in hybrid intravascular imaging technologies, today highlighted the publication of new peer-reviewed research titled “Deep learning-based plaque characterization in hybrid IVUS-OCT images is superior to single-modality deep learning analysis and human experts: head-to-head comparison against histology,” published in Cardiovascular Research by the European Society of Cardiology. The study analyzed IVUS-OCT images and matched histological sections from 10 cadaveric human hearts, demonstrating that a histology-trained hybrid IVUS-OCT deep-learning classifier outperformed single-modality IVUS, single-modality OCT, and expert readers in plaque characterization, supporting the clinical and commercial value of a comprehensive hybrid imaging for enhancing treatment planning. The publication includes contributions from Dr. Brian Courtney, a pioneer in hybrid IVUS-OCT imaging and co-inventor of the foundational hybrid imaging technology that underpins Conavi’s platform. Co-authors included imaging experts in Canada, Europe and the USA, as well as artificial intelligence researchers at Queen Mary University of London. “Peer-reviewed academic research continues to reinforce the clinical value proposition behind Conavi’s technology platform,” said Tom Looby, Chief Executive Officer of Conavi Medical. “As the field moves toward more precise, image-guided coronary interventions, research highlighting the complementary strengths of IVUS and OCT underscores the importance of comprehensive hybrid systems.” Conavi is advancing the development and commercialization of its next-generation hybrid IVUS-OCT imaging solutions and has submitted its next-generation Novasight imaging system to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for regulatory clearance, while continuing preparations to support commercialization and clinical adoption. For additional details, the publication can be accessed at:https://academic.oup.com/cardiovascres/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cvr/cvaf281/8443065 Stock Option Grant The Company also announced that it has granted stock options to Mark Quick, Chief Financial Officer on February 10, 2026. As part of its long‑term incentive program, the Company granted options to purchase a total of 1,000,000 common shares at an exercise price equal to the five-day volume‑weighted average trading price (“VWAP”) of the shares on the date of grant, being $0.41 per share. The options vest in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan and expire ten years from the date of grant. The grant of these options remains subject to all necessary regulatory approvals. About Conavi Medical Conavi Medical is focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures. Its patented Novasight Hybrid™ System is the first to combine intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) into a single device, enabling simultaneous and co-registered imaging of coronary arteries. The first-generation Novasight Hybrid™ System has 510(k) regulatory clearance in the U.S., Canada, China, and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.conavi.com. Notice on forward-looking statements:This press release includes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding Conavi and its business, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to Conavi’s plans for the commercialization of its Novasight Hybrid™ System and the regulatory approval thereof, and the value proposition behind Conavi’s technology platform. All statements that are, or information which is, not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are “forward-looking information or statements”. Often but not always, forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of words such as “shall”, “intends”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate” “anticipate” or any variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “might”, “can”, “could”, “would” or “will” be taken, occur, lead to, result in, or, be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of the management of the Company. They are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release, may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, without limitation, those listed in the “Risk Factors” section of the amended and restated short form prospectus dated January 7, 2026 and the joint information circular of the Company dated August 30, 2024 (both of which are on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca). Although Conavi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Conavi does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the content of this press release. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. CONTACT:Chief Financial Officer: Mark Quick, 416-483-0100 Investors: Christina Cameron, 416-483-0100 ext.121, IR@conavi.com

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RapidAI Highlights Research Depth and Industry Leadership at ISC 2026 With 28 Clinical Abstracts

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New clinical data show AI-driven gains in aneurysm growth detection, stroke interpretation accuracy, and radiology workflow efficiency across enterprise imaging environments.   SAN MATEO, CA (February 4, 2026) – RapidAI, the pioneer of deep clinical AI and global leader in enterprise imaging, today announced details of 28 scientific abstracts accepted at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) […]

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RAMPART Appoints Rob Williamson as Chief Revenue O9icer

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — February 12, 2026 — Rampart, a Birmingham, Alabama–based medical device company redefining interventional radiation safety, today announced that Rob Williamson has been appointed Chief Revenue OFicer (CRO), eFective March 1. Williamson previously served on Rampart’s Board of Directors. Williamson brings more than 25 years of medical device […]

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CVRx Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results

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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 12, 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 announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. Recent Highlights Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2025 was $16.0 million, an increase of 4% over the prior year quarterU.S. revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $14.9 million, an increase of 4% over the prior year quarterTotal revenue for 2025 was $56.7 million, an increase of 10% over the prior yearActive implanting centers in the U.S. grew to 252 in 2025, as compared to 223 in the prior yearInitiated the BENEFIT-HF trial with first enrollments expected in the second quarter of 2026Category I CPT codes and the related favorable physician fee payment levels took effect on Jan. 1, 2026 “We achieved key foundational goals in 2025, and we’re heading into 2026 with increasing momentum. Our sales team is building experience and becoming more effective, and we’re seeing strong support at high-potential centers. Additionally, the new Category I CPT codes, effective January 1st, remove automatic prior authorization denials. Finally, the initiation of the landmark BENEFIT-HF trial under CMS Category B IDE coverage is a major step that could allow us to triple our addressable market,” said Kevin Hykes, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVRx. “We’re confident that these developments will support our accelerated growth and make Barostim therapy more accessible for heart failure patients in the coming year.” Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results Revenue was $16.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $0.7 million, or 4%, over the three months ended December 31, 2024. Revenue generated in the U.S. was $14.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $0.6 million, or 4%, over the three months ended December 31, 2024. Revenue units in the U.S. totaled 478 and 460 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase was primarily driven by continued growth as a result of the expansion into new sales territories and new accounts, as well as increased physician and patient awareness of Barostim. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a total of 252 active implanting centers, as compared to 250 as of September 30, 2025. Active implanting centers are customers that have completed at least one commercial HF implant in the last 12 months. The number of sales territories in the U.S. increased by three to a total of 53 during the three months ended December 31, 2025. Revenue generated in Europe was $1.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $0.1 million, or 10%, over the three months ended December 31, 2024. Total revenue units in Europe increased to 49 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 from 41 in the prior year period. The number of sales territories in Europe remained consistent at five for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Gross profit was $13.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $1.1 million, or 8%, over the three months ended December 31, 2024. Gross margin increased to 86% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 83% for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was higher due to an increase in the average selling price and a decrease in the cost per unit, primarily resulting from an increase in manufacturing efficiencies. R&D expenses increased $0.2 million, or 7%, to $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024. This change was primarily driven by a $0.3 million increase in compensation expenses, mainly as a result of increased headcount, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in clinical study expenses. SG&A expenses increased $1.8 million, or 9%, to $22.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024. This change was driven by a $1.3 million increase in compensation expenses, mainly as a result of increased headcount, a $0.5 million increase in advertising expense, and a $0.3 million increase in travel expense, partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in consulting expense. Interest expense decreased $0.1 million to $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was driven by the lower interest rate on the levels of borrowings under the term loan agreement with Innovatus Capital Partners. Other income, net was $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by less interest income on our interest-bearing accounts. Net loss was $11.9 million, or $0.46 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $10.7 million, or $0.43 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Net loss per share was based on 26.2 million weighted average shares outstanding for three months ended December 31, 2025 and 24.7 million weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results Revenue was $56.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $5.4 million, or 10%, over the year ended December 31, 2024. Revenue generated in the U.S. was $51.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $4.7 million, or 10%, over the year ended December 31, 2024. Revenue units in the U.S. totaled 1,648 and 1,522 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a total of 252 active implanting centers, as compared to 223 as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, we had 53 sales territories in the U.S. as compared to 48 sales territories as of December 31, 2024. Revenue generated in Europe was $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $0.6 million, or 16%, over the year ended December 31, 2024. Total revenue units in Europe increased to 219 for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 204 for the prior year period. The number of sales territories in Europe remained consistent at five for each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Gross profit was $48.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $5.4 million, or 13%, over the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross margin increased to 85% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 84% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 was higher due to an increase in the average selling price and a decrease in the cost per unit, primarily due to an increase in manufacturing efficiencies. R&D expenses were $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. R&D expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 included a $0.4 million increase in compensation expenses, mainly as a result of increased headcount, offset by a $0.5 million decrease in clinical study expenses. SG&A expenses decreased $2.8 million, or 3%, to $88.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. This change was driven by a $7.9 million decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense, a $0.2 million decrease in insurance expenses, and a $0.2 million decrease in bad debt expense, partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in compensation expenses, mainly as a result of increased headcount and a $1.5 million increase in travel expenses. Approximately $8.4 million of the decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense is related to the modification of stock options held by our former Chief Executive Officer in connection with his retirement in the first quarter of 2024. Interest expense increased $1.4 million to $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was driven by the interest expense on borrowings under the term loan agreement with Innovatus Capital Partners. Other income, net was $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by less interest income on our interest-bearing accounts. Net loss was $53.3 million, or $2.04 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $60.0 million, or $2.65 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss per share was based on 26.1 million weighted average shares outstanding for year ended December 31, 2025 and 22.6 million weighted average shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $75.7 million. Net cash used in operating and investing activities was $40.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $40.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. BENEFIT-HF Clinical Trial In January 2026, the Company announced the initiation of the BENEFIT-HF trial, a landmark randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate Barostim’s impact on all-cause mortality and heart failure decompensation events in an expanded population of heart failure patients with left ventricular ejection fractions up to 50% and NT-proBNP levels up to 5,000 pg/mL. If successful, the BENEFIT-HF trial could expand the indicated patient population for Barostim approximately three times, significantly broadening access to this proven neuromodulation-based approach to heart failure management. The trial is expected to be one of the largest therapeutic cardiac device trials ever performed in heart failure, randomizing 2,500 patients at approximately 150 centers across the U.S. and Germany. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has approved Category B IDE coverage for the trial, and enrollment is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026. The net trial costs are expected to be $20 million to $30 million spread over the next five to seven years. Debt Facility On January 9, 2026, the Company amended its term loan agreement with an affiliate of Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC, to increase the existing facility by $50 million, to an aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million, subject to the Company’s achievement of certain milestones. Also on the closing date, the Company borrowed an additional $10 million under the term loan agreement, bringing the total outstanding principal amount of term loans to $60 million. The initial interest rate under the amended term loan agreement is equal to the greater of 9.40% or prime plus 2.65%. The interest-only period is extended four years from the closing date and is extendable to five years from the closing date upon achieving certain revenue milestones. The term loans mature in May 2031 and continue to be secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets. Business Outlook For the full year of 2026, the Company continues to expect: Total revenue between $63.0 million and $67.0 million;Gross margin between 84% and 86%;Operating expenses between $103.0 million and $107.0 million. For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects to report total revenue between $13.7 million and $14.7 million. Webcast and Conference Call Information The Company will host a conference call to review its results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. A live webcast of the investor conference call will be available online at the investor relations page of the Company’s website at ir.cvrx.com. To listen to the conference call on your telephone, please dial 1-877-704-4453 for U.S. callers, or 1-201-389-0920 for international callers, approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. 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. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our future financial performance (including our financial guidance regarding full year and first quarter 2026 results), our anticipated growth strategies (including statements regarding the expected timing, enrollment, scope and outcomes of the BENEFIT-HF clinical trial, potential expansion of the Barostim indication, and anticipated benefits of Barostim therapy), anticipated trends in our industry, our business prospects and our opportunities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions and are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding enrollment in BENEFIT-HF and the resulting impact on our addressable market; our history of significant losses, which we expect to continue; our limited history operating as a commercial company and our dependence on a single product, Barostim; our limited commercial sales experience marketing and selling Barostim; our ability to continue demonstrating to physicians and patients the merits of our Barostim; any failure by third-party payors to provide adequate coverage and reimbursement for the use of Barostim; our competitors’ success in developing and marketing products that are safer, more effective, less costly, easier to use or otherwise more attractive than Barostim; any failure to receive access to hospitals; our dependence upon third-party manufacturers and suppliers, and in some cases a limited number of suppliers; a pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease in the U.S. or worldwide; product liability claims; future lawsuits to protect or enforce our intellectual property, which could be expensive, time consuming and ultimately unsuccessful; any failure to retain our key executives or recruit and hire new employees; impacts on adoption and regulatory approvals resulting from additional long-term clinical data about our product; and other important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those that are found in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. Investor Contact:Mark Klausner or Mike VallieICR Healthcare443-213-0501ir@cvrx.com Media Contact:Emily Meyers CVRx, Inc. 763-416-2853emeyers@cvrx.com CVRx, INC.Consolidated Balance Sheets(In thousands, except share and per share data)         December 31, December 31,  2025 2024Assets      Current assets:      Cash and cash equivalents $75,708  $105,933 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $871 and $780, respectively  10,665   9,268 Inventory  12,205   12,107 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  3,069   2,505 Total current assets  101,647   129,813 Property and equipment, net  2,243   2,505 Operating lease right-of-use asset  878   1,069 Other non-current assets  26   27 Total assets $104,794  $133,414 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      Current liabilities:      Accounts payable $3,833  $2,582 Accrued expenses  9,484   8,180 Total current liabilities  13,317   10,762 Long-term debt  49,514   49,273 Operating lease liability, non-current portion  638   877 Other long-term liabilities  2,001   1,447 Total liabilities  65,470   62,359 Commitments and contingencies      Stockholders’ equity:      Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized as of December 31, 2025 and 2024; 26,311,607 and 25,324,684 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively  263   253 Additional paid-in capital  629,916   608,354 Accumulated deficit  (590,652)   (537,346) Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (203)   (206) Total stockholders’ equity  39,324   71,055 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $104,794  $133,414  CVRx, INC.Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss(In thousands, except share and per share data)               Three months ended Year ended  December 31, December 31,  2025  2024  2025  2024 Revenue $16,024  $15,342  $56,651  $51,292 Cost of goods sold  2,199   2,571   8,311   8,334 Gross profit  13,825   12,771   48,340   42,958 Operating expenses:            Research and development  3,000   2,805   11,132   11,131 Selling, general and administrative  22,009   20,240   88,473   91,317 Total operating expenses  25,009   23,045   99,605   102,448 Loss from operations  (11,184)   (10,274)   (51,265)   (59,490) Interest expense  (1,417)   (1,520)   (5,827)   (4,397) Other income, net  660   1,072   3,768   3,977 Loss before income taxes  (11,941)   (10,722)   (53,324)   (59,910) Benefit (provision) for income taxes  7   71   18   (55) Net loss  (11,934)   (10,651)   (53,306)   (59,965) Cumulative translation adjustment  –   2   2   1 Comprehensive loss $(11,934)  $(10,649)  $(53,304)  $(59,964) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.46)  $(0.43)  $(2.04)  $(2.65) Weighted-average common shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted  26,218,215   24,715,681   26,084,709   22,596,229 

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Picard Medical/ SynCardia Highlights Successful Bridge-to-Transplant Case at UCSF Health Using the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

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– Successful heart transplant case following an implanted SynCardia total artificial heart reported at hospital with one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country -TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (“Picard” or the “Company”), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, maker of the world’s first total artificial heart approved by both the U.S. FDA and Health Canada, today announced that University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health has successfully performed its first heart transplant in a patient who had previously been supported with the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, marking an important clinical milestone in the treatment of advanced biventricular heart failure. UCSF Health is the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 top-ranked hospital in California. UCSF announced in a press release yesterday that a 37-year-old patient from California’s Central Valley was admitted to UCSF in August 2025 with end-stage heart failure. Within weeks, surgeons implanted the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (STAH) manufactured by Picard Medical Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary SynCardia Systems LLC. It was the fifth patient that UCSF Health had implanted with a SynCardia Total Artificial Heart. The six-hour procedure took place at the Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. The patient was then discharged and three months later, the patient successfully underwent heart transplantation. The announcement stated that the patient continues to recover well and looks forward to returning home to care for his young daughter with renewed strength and health. The procedures were performed by cardiac surgeon Amy Fiedler, M.D., Surgical Director of the Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, and Jason W. Smith, M.D., Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplantation. UCSF has one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country and, in Northern CA, has the only active program that fully implants the mechanical heart. Patrick NJ Schnegelsberg, Chief Executive Officer of Picard Medical Inc., commented, “This fifth case at UCSF highlights the continued clinical adoption of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart at leading transplant centers and now has a corresponding successful heart transplantation. For patients in advanced biventricular failure, time is critical. The ability to stabilize and sustain these patients, so that they are also healthy enough for surgery until a suitable donor heart becomes available is central to our mission.” Picard Medical Inc is also advancing development of the Emperor TAH, a fully implantable next generation device designed to expand access to long-term mechanical circulatory support without the need for external pneumatic drivers. About UCSF Health UCSF Health is recognized worldwide for its innovative patient care, reflecting the latest medical knowledge, advanced technologies and pioneering research. It includes the flagship UCSF Medical Center, which is among the nation’s top specialty hospitals, as well as UCSF Benioff Children Hospitals with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland; two community hospitals, UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital and UCSF Health Hyde Hospital; Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital; UCSF Benioff Children Physicians; and the UCSF Faculty Practice. UCSF Health UCSF Medical Center ranks among the country’s top specialty hospitals for adult care, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is best in the San Francisco Metro Area in Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery. UCSF Health excels in numerous complex cardiology procedures and conditions and received the highest rating, High Performing, for aortic valve surgery, as well as specialty care for heart arrhythmias, heart attacks, heart failure, and pacemaker implantation. These hospitals serve as the academic medical center of the University of California, San Francisco, which is world renowned for its graduate level health sciences education and biomedical research. UCSF Health maintains affiliations with hospitals and health organizations throughout the Bay Area. For more information, visit https://ucsfhealth.org. About Picard Medical and SynCardia Picard Medical, Inc. is the parent company of SynCardia Systems, LLC (“SynCardia”), the Tucson, Arizona–based leader with the only commercially available total artificial heart technology for patients with end-stage heart failure. SynCardia develops, manufactures, and commercializes the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (“STAH”), an implantable system that assumes the full functions of a failing or failed human heart. It is the first artificial heart approved by both the FDA and Health Canada, and it remains the only commercially available artificial heart in the United States and Canada. With more than 2,100 implants performed at hospitals across 27 countries, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is the most widely used and extensively studied artificial heart in the world. For additional information about Picard Medical, please visit www.picardmedical.com or review the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Contact: InvestorsEric RibnerManaging DirectorLifeSci Advisors LLCeric@lifesciadvisors.com Picard Medical, Inc./SynCardia Systems, LLCIR@picardmedical.com General/MediaBrittany Lanzablanza@syncardia.com

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Heartflow Expands GAMEFILM Registry to NBA and NHL Alumni, Precisely Measuring Heart Disease Risk in Former Professional Athletes

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NBA legend Muggsy Bogues joins effort to detect and manage coronary artery disease in retired players using AI-powered Heartflow AnalysisMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heartflow, Inc. (Heartflow) (Nasdaq: HTFL), the leader in AI technology for coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced a significant expansion of its groundbreaking GAMEFILM Registry. Building on a successful initial phase enrolling retired National Football League (NFL) athletes, the study will now extend to include former players from the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL), broadening Heartflow’s initiative to protect the heart health of professional athletes across major sports. Retired NBA star Muggsy Bogues was one of the first former professional basketball players to join the GAMEFILM Registry and receive a CAD assessment with Heartflow’s AI-driven technology. “My 14-year career as a professional athlete taught me the importance of staying on top of your health, especially heart health. I joined Heartflow’s GAMEFILM Registry as soon as I heard about it because I’ve lost too many friends to cardiovascular disease,” said former NBA point guard Muggsy Bogues. “Many of us push our bodies to the limits, and sometimes the signs of underlying issues can be overlooked. Heartflow Analysis offers an easy way to get a precise picture of what’s going on inside, without invasive procedures. I’m excited to see this technology benefit more athletes, giving them and their doctors a powerful tool for proactive heart care.” Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. It is known as the “silent killer” because it can progress for years without obvious signs or symptoms. For professional athletes who place immense, continuous demands on their cardiovascular systems, underlying heart issues can be easily masked. Heartflow Plaque Analysis provides a thorough understanding of coronary plaque burden, which is essential for physicians to identify high-risk patients early and enable timely, preventative interventions. Four out of five heart attacks and strokes are preventable with lifestyle and nutrition changes if patients at high risk are identified early.1 The GAMEFILM Registry has already enrolled over 140 retired athletes from the NFL, NBA, and NHL. The study, currently active at 15 sites across the United States, aims to enroll up to 300 former players to better understand the prevalence, risk factors, severity, and treatment protocols for cardiovascular disease in this population. To do so, the registry addresses how advanced coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) imaging and AI-powered insights from Heartflow’s first-of-its-kind non-invasive technology can identify different types of plaque in the coronary arteries — including those most likely to cause a cardiac event — and measure the effect on blood flow to the heart.2 “Expanding our GAMEFILM Registry to include NBA and NHL athletes marks a pivotal moment for Heartflow, demonstrating our mission to revolutionize how heart disease is diagnosed, measured and managed,” said John Farquhar, President and CEO of Heartflow, and an NFL alumnus. “Heartflow’s precision diagnostic capability will not only advance the health and safety of these athletes, but also generate invaluable insights that will benefit cardiovascular care more broadly.” The expansion of the GAMEFILM registry will deepen understanding of how high-performance sports impact heart health over time. This data is expected to contribute significantly to the development of tailored screening protocols, preventative strategies, and personalized treatment plans. “Cardiovascular disease in former professional athletes is a paramount concern, but there’s much we still don’t understand about the disease in this population,” said Jeffrey L. Boone, M.D., GAMEFILM Registry Primary Investigator and Founder and Medical Director of the Boone Heart Institute. “We’ve seen the invaluable insights gained from our work with NFL alumni, identifying risks and guiding interventions. Bringing this same proactive, precision cardiovascular care to basketball and hockey players, who are also at unique risk due to the physical intensity of their sports, is a vital step in ensuring their long-term health.” Heartflow is actively collaborating with organizations supporting former professional athletes to facilitate enrollment and to integrate the GAMEFILM Registry’s insights into existing health and wellness programs. This initiative underscores Heartflow’s dedication to managing heart disease through partnering with physicians to generate robust, high-quality clinical evidence. To learn more and enroll in the GAMEFILM Registry, visit heartflow.com/GAMEFILM. About Heartflow’s Technology and ResearchHeartflow’s technology is redefining precision cardiovascular care through clinically-proven AI and the world’s largest coronary imaging dataset. Heartflow has been adopted by more than 1,400 institutions globally and continues to strengthen its commercial presence to make this cutting-edge solution more widely available to an increasingly diverse patient population. Backed by ACC/AHA guidelines and supported by more than 600 peer-reviewed publications, Heartflow has redefined how clinicians manage care for over 500,000 patients worldwide.3 Key benefits include: Proprietary data pipeline: Built from more than 160 million annotated CTA images, Heartflow’s data foundation powers advanced AI models that deliver highly accurate, reproducible insights across diverse patient populations.Extensive clinical and real-world validation: Heartflow’s AI-driven solutions have been validated through clinical evidence in over 200 studies assessing over 365,000 patients. Proven in real-world practice with reproducibility and accuracy, Heartflow’s coronary CTA image acceptance rates exceed 97%.Seamless clinical integration via upgraded workflow: Heartflow delivers final quality-reviewed analyses instantly upon order, enabling clinicians to move from diagnosis to decision without delay.Quality system, global security and patient-data integrity compliance: Heartflow meets or exceeds leading international standards, including HITRUST, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 13485, and ISO 27001. About Heartflow, Inc.Heartflow is transforming coronary artery disease from the world’s leading cause of death into a condition that can be detected early, diagnosed accurately, and managed for life. The Heartflow One platform uses AI to turn coronary CTA images into personalized 3D models of the heart, providing clinically meaningful, actionable insights into plaque location, volume, and composition and its effect on blood flow — all without invasive procedures. Discover how we’re shaping the future of cardiovascular care at heartflow.com. Media ContactElliot Levyelevy@heartflow.com Investor ContactNick Laudiconlaudico@heartflow.com 1 World Heart Federation. Prevention. https://world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/prevention/ Accessed Feb. 10, 2026.2 Williams, Michelle C., et al. “Low-Attenuation SCOT-HEART Trial.” pp. 1452–1462, https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720.3 Gulati, et al. 2021 AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation & Diagnosis of Chest Pain. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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Catheter Precision, Inc. Secures up to $36.5 Million in Strategic Institutional Financing to Accelerate Growth

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VTAK has Agreed to Terminate its At-The-Market (“ATM”) Equity Offering Program Company Strengthens Balance Sheet and Aligns Institutional Capital for Long-Term Value Creation FORT MILL, S.C., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catheter Precision, Inc. (NYSE American: VTAK) (“Catheter Precision” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced electrophysiology solutions, today announced that it has agreed to the termination of its at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering program and has completed a strategic financing transaction with institutional investors for up to $36.5 million to support accelerated growth. Key Highlights: ATM equity program to be terminated. No future equity lines of credit or forward-priced agreements are anticipated.Strategic institutional capital secured to fund expansionBalance sheet and liquidity significantly strengthenedThe company’s short-term notes have been converted to long term by extending maturities out to two and three yearsAdditional short and long-term liabilities of approximately $9 million on the 9/30/25 balance sheet are being converted into equity Executive Commentary“This financing and balance sheet restructuring strengthens our financial position and also reinforces institutional investor confidence in our strategy,” said David Jenkins, CEO and Chairman of VTAK. Jenkins added, “By eliminating legacy financing overhang and aligning ourselves with long-term institutional partners, we’ve enhanced our ability to execute with speed, discipline, and focus.” Jenkins concluded, “We now move forward from a position of financial strength, supported by capital, stability, and strategic alignment to drive meaningful shareholder value through disciplined growth.” Capital Strategy UpdateThis strategic institutional investment provides the Company with financial flexibility to: Advance key growth initiativesScale multiple business opportunitiesExpand market presence and execution capabilities Additional InformationThis press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Please refer to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 6, 2026, and February 12th for additional details regarding the transaction. About Catheter PrecisionCatheter Precision is a U.S.-based medical device company developing innovative solutions to improve the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The Company is committed to bringing new technologies to market through physician collaboration and continued product innovation. Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s SEC filings, available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law. CONTACTS: Investor Relations973-691-2000IR@catheterprecision.com # # #

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Biotricity Delivers Strong Q3 Fiscal 2026 Performance, Growing Revenue Momentum and Expanding EBITDA

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REDWOOD CITY, CA, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotricity Inc. (OTCQB:BTCY) (“Biotricity” or the “Company”), an innovative Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) company committed to transforming chronic condition detection and management with state-of-the-art remote patient monitoring solutions, today announced its financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025. Continuing its strong record of scalable revenue, the Company reported sustained revenue growth driven by increasing adoption of its remote cardiac monitoring solutions and improving operating efficiency. Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Biotricity Founder & CEO, said, “The need for proactive chronic care management has never been greater. We’re proud to deliver our third consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA and net operating income, which reflects continued revenue growth, sustained margins, and disciplined operational execution. Over the next 30 years, cardiovascular disease is projected to impact over 60% of the population. This represents nearly $1.8 trillion in costs, even though up to 80% of cases are preventable with early intervention. We believe this underscores the urgent need to shift care from reactive treatment to proactive monitoring. Biotricity is helping lead that transition by bringing clinical-grade, easy-to-use diagnostic solutions out of episodic care settings and into everyday life, where most meaningful health events occur. Our approach allows providers to extend care beyond traditional touchpoints so they can serve more patients and improve outcomes without adding additional workload. The strength of this model is reflected in our rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and high customer retention of 90+%. In just 2 years our app base has scaled from 4,500 to more than 44,000 users, and our network of over 2,500 providers that support 4,000,000 patients annually continues to grow. Importantly, we’re on track to obtain FDA clearance for our groundbreaking AI clinical model in the coming months. Our Cardiac AI Cloud platform leverages more than two trillion anonymized heartbeats to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improving throughput. Combined with our automation and operational AI capabilities, our technologies enable us to scale efficiently and pass those efficiencies on to our customers. The result is higher-quality care, more patients served, and increased revenue opportunities for medical facilities, creating meaningful value across the care continuum with both providers and patients winning. By facilitating this, Biotricity is positioned for sustainable, long-term growth as customer satisfaction drives adoption and expansion, allowing us to continue to revolutionize the cardiac care landscape.” Q3-FY26 Financial Highlights Revenue increased 10.2% to $4 million from $3.6 million in the corresponding prior year periodGross margin was 81.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 76.4% in the corresponding prior year quarter; this is the result of expansion in the recurring technology fee revenue base, efficiencies gained using proprietary AI in operational automation, and improvement in monitoring and cloud cost structure.Net loss decreased to $1.1 million, or $0.042 per share, from a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.054 per share; this was a 13% improvement from the corresponding prior year quarter. Operating Highlights for Q3-FY26 and the Future Q3-FY26 recurring (TaaS) Technology Fees rose a robust 7.4% from the corresponding prior year period to $3.6 million, representing 91.2% of total revenue for Q3-FY26The Company maintained its track record of strong customer retention, supported by the quality of its solutions, best-in-class customer support, and accuracy and ease-of-use of its diagnostic technology.With approvals in Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina, the Company continued to advance strategic regulatory approvals across international markets, laying the foundation for distribution partnerships.Leveraging its seasoned sales force and strategic partnerships, the Company continued to expand its footprint across broader national markets, with penetration across thousands of cardiologists in hundreds of centers. Full details of the Company’s financial results will be filed with the SEC on Form 10-K and available by visiting www.sec.gov. Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for fiscal third quarter of 2026 and provide a business update. Additional details are available under the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website: https://www.biotricity.com/investors/ Event: Biotricity Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results and Business Update Call Date: Wednesday February 11th, 2026Time: 4:30pm ET (1:30pm PT)Toll Free: 1-877-269-7751International: 1-201-389-0908Webcast URL: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1751341&tp_key=10b4deecf5 Investors can begin accessing the webcast 15 minutes before the call, where an operator will register your name and organization. The call will be in listen-only mode. A replay of the call will be available approximately three hours after the live call via the Investors section of the Biotricity website at https://www.biotricity.com/investors/. Toll Free Replay Number: 1-844-512-2921 International: 1-412-317-6671Replay Access ID: 13758520Expiration: Wednesday February 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET About Biotricity Inc. Biotricity is reforming the healthcare market by bridging the gap in remote monitoring and chronic care management. Doctors and patients trust Biotricity’s unparalleled standard for preventive & personal care, including diagnostic and post-diagnostic solutions for chronic conditions. The Company develops comprehensive remote health monitoring solutions for the medical and consumer markets. To learn more, visit www.biotricity.com. To learn more about the benefits of using Biotricity’s solutions, click here and here. For consumers interested in continuous, 24/7 clinical-grade monitoring at home with Bioheart, click here. Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “could,” “scheduled,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “seek,” “project,” or “goal” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the plans, objectives and goals of management for future operations, including plans, objectives or goals relating to the design, development and commercialization of any of the Company’s products or services, (ii) a projection of income (including income/loss), earnings (including earnings/loss) per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial items, (iii) the Company’s future financial performance, (iv) the regulatory regime in which the Company operates or intends to operate and (v) the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in points (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company’s current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company’s inability to obtain additional financing, the significant length of time and resources associated with the development of its products and related insufficient cash flows and resulting illiquidity, the Company’s inability to expand the Company’s business, significant government regulation of medical devices and the healthcare industry, lack of product diversification, existing or increased competition, results of arbitration and litigation, stock volatility and illiquidity, and the Company’s failure to implement the Company’s business plans or strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release. ContactsInvestor RelationsBiotricity Investor RelationsInvestors@biotricity.com SOURCE: Biotricity, Inc. MediaWebsiteFacebook Instagram LinkedInYouTube

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Valcare Medical Announces First U.S. Transseptal AMEND™ Implant in Early Feasibility Study

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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Valcare Medical, Inc., a pioneer developer in transcatheter mitral valve repair solutions, today announced the successful first U.S. transseptal implantation of its AMEND™ Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVr) Annuloplasty System as part of the ongoing AMEND TS Early Feasibility Study (EFS). The milestone procedure was […]

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Picard Medical/ SynCardia to Present at European Mechanical Circulatory Support Summit and International Course on Mechanical Circulatory Support and New Technologies in Heart Failure

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TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (“Picard” or the “Company”), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, maker of the world’s first total artificial heart approved by both the U.S. FDA and Health Canada, today announced that Dr. Andre Simon, Vice President of Clinical Affairs will attend and present data on the fully implantable Emperor Total Artificial Heart (TAH) at the upcoming 19th EUMS (European Mechanical Circulatory Support Summit) & 11th International Course on Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) and New Technologies in Advanced Heart Failure (HF) congress, being held February 15th – 18th, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

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