Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality in both the European Union and globally, with antiplatelet therapy being a core treatment to prevent cardiovascular events The lack of reversal agents for patients taking antiplatelet therapies who require urgent surgery or experience a major bleeding event remains a critical unmet need […]
Author: Ken Dropiewski
CHF Solutions’ Physician-Led Webinar Highlights Real-World Evidence Supporting Effectiveness of Ultrafiltration in Heart Failure Patients
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHF Solutions (Nasdaq: CHFS), a medical device company dedicated to changing the lives of patients suffering from fluid overload, today announced key takeaways from its physician-led webinar discussing real-world experience using ultrafiltration (UF) in the management of heart failure patients. Panelists […]
BioSig CEO Kenneth L. Londoner to Present at the Virtual Investor Conference Small and Microcap Showcase
Westport, CT, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Company to provide corporate overview and progress on the rollout of the PURE EP™ System BioSig Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSGM) (“BioSig” or the “Company”), a medical technology company commercializing an innovative signal processing platform designed to improve signal fidelity and uncover the […]
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Announces Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, Joins Board of Directors
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI®) (NASDAQ: CSII), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease, today announced the addition of independent board member Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA. Dr. Jain is currently President and Chief Executive Officer […]
Cardio Diagnostics Launches Epi+Gen CHD™, A New Heart Disease Risk Assessment Test
On Average, 41% More Sensitive Than Current Tests for Predicting Future Heart Disease in Women CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardio Diagnostics, Inc, a biotechnology company making cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection more accessible, personalized and precise, announces the launch of its patent-pending flagship product, Epi+Gen CHD. The Epi+Gen CHD test sensitively assesses […]
PhaseBio Presents Data from Phase 1b/2a Trial of Pemziviptadil for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension at 15th Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute Virtual World Congress
New data for pemziviptadil (PB1046) support continued evaluation as a potential novel therapy of once-weekly VIP analogue for adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension; novel agent observed to be well tolerated, with no drug-related serious adverse events resulting in study drug discontinuation MALVERN, Pa. & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAS), a […]
Ancora Heart Enrolls First Patient in the CORCINCH-HF Study
Pivotal Trial to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ancora Heart, Inc., a company developing a novel therapy to address heart failure, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the CORCINCH-HF pivotal trial, which is designed […]
Abiomed Announces Q3 FY 2021 Record Revenue of $232 Million, up 5% Year Over Year, With 31% Operating Margin
DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD), a leading provider of breakthrough heart support technologies today reported record revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2021 of $231.7 million, a year over year increase of 5% compared to Q3 fiscal year 2020 despite the negative impact of COVID-19. Operating income was $71.4 […]
Itamar Medical Appoints Scott P. Serota to its Board of Directors
CAESAREA, Israel, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Itamar Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ITMR), a leading medical device and digital health company focused on the integration of sleep apnea management into the cardiac patient care pathway, today announced the appointment of Scott P. Serota to its Board of Directors. Mr. Serota’s […]
BD Names CEO Tom Polen as Chairman of the Board
Polen to Succeed Vince Forlenza Effective April 28 FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced Tom Polen, BD CEO and president, will assume additional responsibility as chairman of the BD board of directors, effective April 28, 2021. Polen will […]



