World’s smallest pacemaker can now treat patients with AV block, bringing miniaturized, leadless pacing to more patients DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for the sale and reimbursement of the Micra™ AV Transcatheter […]
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AliveCor Announces Strategic Additions to Executive Team
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — AliveCor, the global leader in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology, today announced the addition of four new leaders to the company’s executive team: Vincent Balsamo as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Dr. Archana Dubey as Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Ben Green as Senior Vice President of Services, and Jessica Weinstein as Senior […]
Terumo Medical Corporation Applauds ACC/AHA/SCAI Decision to Designate Radial Access Class 1, Level of Evidence A
– For 30 years, Terumo’s radial access product portfolio has changed the way clinicians perform coronary care procedures – SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) applauds the publication of updated guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA) and the Society for Cardiovascular […]
Novocardia™ Announces Partnership with My Cardiologist
New Collaboration Aims to Expand Access to High-Quality, High-Value Cardiovascular Care in South Florida NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Novocardia, a value-based cardiovascular care delivery platform, today announced a partnership with My Cardiologist, a trusted provider of cardiovascular services in South Florida for more than 60 years. My Cardiologist employs 27 cardiologists […]
Humanitarian and Philanthropic Leader Vivian G. Bass Elected President of Save a Child’s Heart
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) Board of Directors of the US branch elected Vivian G. Bass of Bethesda, Maryland to serve as President effective January 1, 2022. “Vivian is an outstanding visionary and legendary leader who is highly respected and admired by individuals of all ages, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic statuses,” […]
New Peripheral Vascular Microcatheters Save Procedure Time and Advance Treatment Capabilities
2F XO Cross 14 Microcath platform successfully used in challenging peripheral vascular procedures. PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Transit Scientific announced continued multicenter success with the XO Cross® platform. Dr. Jihad Mustapha, interventional cardiologist at Advanced Cardiac & Vascular Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan USA performed procedures using 2F XO Cross 14 Microcaths […]
FDA Pre-Submission Filed for Cardio inCode-SCORE
Commencement of regulatory pathway for U.S. market approval OXFORD, England, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GENinCode Plc (AIM: GENI), the predictive genetics company focused on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, announces the filing of its Pre-Submission for Cardio inCode-SCORE with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cardio inCode-SCORE is an in-vitro […]
Cytokinetics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that on December 31, 2021 it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 90,000 shares of common stock to 9 new employees, whose employment commenced in December 2021, as a material inducement to […]
Eko Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Adam Saltman, Accepted into Forbes Technology Council
Forbes Technology Council, Invitation-Only Community for World-Class Technology Executives, Welcomes Dr. Saltman of Eko OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company, announced today that the company’s chief medical officer, Adam Saltman M.D., Ph.D., has joined the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, […]
iRhythm Technologies Comments on Medicare Administrative Contractor 2022 Rate Update
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital healthcare solutions company focused on the advancement of cardiac care, commented on the recent update by Novitas Solutions (Novitas), a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), regarding updated rates applicable to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 93243 and […]



