– Evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of intravenous (IV) temanogrel for cMVO in adult participants undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) – Currently no FDA approved therapies indicated for the treatment of cMVO – Temanogrel was granted FDA Fast Track Designation for the treatment of cMVO PARK CITY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arena […]
Author: Ken Dropiewski
Baxter Presents Data at 58th ERA-EDTA Congress Indicating Theranova May Reduce Cardiovascular Events and Hospitalizations
Large, multicenter, retrospective study of Colombian dialysis patients indicates cardiovascular events were 35% lower for patients on HDx therapy enabled by Theranova than participants on standard hemodialysis1 Data from study also show HDx therapy may reduce hospitalization rates up to 18%1 DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global innovator in renal care, announced […]
Medtronic Insertable Cardiac Monitor Detects Significantly Higher Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Large and Small Vessel Stroke Patients Compared to Standard of Care
Publication in JAMA Shows Reveal LINQ™ ICM Demonstrated a Seven-Fold Increase in Detecting AF vs. Standard of Care DUBLIN, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced clinical trial results from the STROKE AF trial demonstrating the superiority of the Reveal LINQ™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor […]
ABBOTT RECEIVES EUROPEAN AND CANADIAN APPROVAL FOR AMPLATZER™ STEERABLE DELIVERY SHEATH TO OPTIMIZE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE AT RISK OF STROKE
– First-of-its-kind steerable delivery system designed for left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder to seal the LAA in people who are at increased risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation – New delivery system works with Abbott’s leading Amplatzer Amulet™ LAA Occluder device to enable better access to the LAA and […]
Cardiac Insight Awarded Wearable Medical Devices and Mobile Medical Applications Category Group Purchasing Agreement with Premier
Agreement Expands Access to Cardea SOLO™ Digital Health Solution for Early Atrial Fibrillation Detection and Diagnosis BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiac Insight, Inc. (“Cardiac Insight” or the “Company) is a healthcare innovator specializing in wearable cardiac sensors and proprietary software that automatically analyzes electrocardiogram (ECG) data to detect arrythmias, including atrial fibrillation. […]
Alnylam Announces New Data from ATTR Amyloidosis Programs at the Peripheral Nerve Society’s 2021 Annual Meeting
− Phase 3b Open-Label Study Showed Treatment with Patisiran Achieved Rapid and Sustained Reduction in Serum TTR Levels in hATTR Amyloidosis Patients with Polyneuropathy Progression Following Orthotopic Liver Transplant – − Additional Results from Pre-specified Patient Subgroups Analysis Included with Encore Presentation of HELIOS-A Phase 3 Study of Investigational Vutrisiran […]
Heart-Valve-Surgery.com Launches “Clinical Trials Education Platform” to Educate & Empower Heart Valve Patients
TORRANCE, Calif., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Heart-Valve-Surgery.com, a leading patient advocacy group for patients with heart valve disease, today launched the first phase of an end-to-end digital platform for patient awareness, patient education and patient enrollment specific to clinical trials. The new platform – which leverages novel algorithms and technologies – was […]
Peijia Medical and CR PHARMA COMM Sign Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation
SUZHOU, China, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peijia Medical Limited signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with China Resources Pharmaceutical Commercial Group Medical Devices Co., Ltd. on June 2. Going forward, the two parties will collaborate intensively on the commercialization of TAVR products, ultimately providing more Chinese medical staff and patients with better quality […]
Neovasc Inc. Reports Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ, TSX: NVCN) is pleased to announce the results of the votes on matters considered at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 3, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C. (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, […]
Abbott Confirms Capacity to Support Expanded Use of HeartMate 3™ Heart Pump
– Abbott has the capacity and supply to support increased demand for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices following Medtronic’s decision to stop the global distribution and sale of the Medtronic HeartWare™ ventricular assist device (HVAD) – Access to MCS devices are critical for advanced heart failure patients and can improve […]



