Author: Ken Dropiewski

Positive Results for Lipid inCode® in NHS Clinical Study

Lipid inCode® offers greater diagnostic information for hypercholesterolemia sufferers over current NHS standard OXFORD, England, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GENinCode Plc (AIM: GENI), the predictive genetics company focused on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, announces the successful completion of its NHS clinical study and positive results for its Lipid inCode® test (“Lipid […]

Inari Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled in the PEERLESS Trial, a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Outcomes of the FlowTriever® System in Pulmonary Embolism Patients

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NARI) (“Inari”) today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in PEERLESS, a prospective, randomized controlled trial (“RCT”) comparing the outcomes of patients with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (“PE”) treated with the FlowTriever system versus catheter-directed thrombolysis […]

FUJIFILM Sonosite launches Sonosite LX, the industry leader’s latest premium point-of-care ultrasound system

Sonosite LX combines the company’s largest clinical image yet with proprietary advanced image clarity to deliver greater diagnostic and procedural confidence, along with an adjustable monitor and touchscreen interface to improve collaboration Bothell, WA, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — February 15, 2022 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. – the world leader […]

Elixir Medical Completes Enrollment in BIOADAPTOR Randomized Controlled Trial of DynamX Coronary Bioadaptor System

MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elixir Medical, a developer of innovative, drug-eluting cardiovascular devices, today announced completion of enrollment in the BIOADAPTOR randomized controlled trial (RCT). The BIOADAPTOR RCT is evaluating the DynamX™ Coronary Bioadaptor System, the first drug-eluting coronary artery implant that adapts to vessel physiology, allowing for the restoration of normal vessel […]

Conavi Medical Plans for Strategic Expansion in U.S. Market

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Conavi Medical Inc. (www.conavi.com), a leader of hybrid imaging guidance for common minimally invasive heart procedures, plans to expand the presence of its Novasight Hybrid System in the U.S. market in 2022 under the guidance of its new leadership team. Thomas Looby, chief executive officer, Conavi Medical, appointed in […]

Bioelectronic Medicine, Vagus Nerve Stimulation Show Promise to Treat a Common Post-Op Heart Arrhythmia

MANHASSET, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Patients who undergo cardiac surgery are at higher risk for developing postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and current POAF drug therapies used to prevent it are not fully effective. A new report from The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research provides clinical evidence that a new class of bioelectronic medicine that targets […]

GE Healthcare’s Stress Agent Rapiscan (Regadenoson) Approved for use in Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Already used in Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) for adult patients, Rapiscan is now approved for use in stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Rapiscan, a pharmacological stress agent, is an alternative for patients who cannot exercise CHALFONT ST GILES, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE Healthcare has announced that […]

Landmark Gift Creates Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Heart Hospital

The Bluhm Family Foundation gift further expands access to world class cardiovascular care throughout the Chicagoland area CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chicago philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm and the Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation announced a $45 million gift to establish the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Heart Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The gift expands cardiac care capacity and addresses […]

BioCardia Announces Positive DSMB Review and Recommendation to Continue Phase III Pivotal CardiAMP Cell Therapy Heart Failure Study as Designed

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, today announces that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its prespecified data review for the ongoing Phase III pivotal CardiAMP™ Cell Therapy Heart […]