Coronary/Structural Heart

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Highlights Publications Relating to Sotagliflozin’s Differentiated Dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 Mechanism of Action and Potential Implications for Cardiovascular Disease

Results to be Presented at the European Society for Cardiology Congress Demonstrate Differential Effects During Endothelial Dysfunction in Cell Studies Recent Publication in the Journal Diabetes Care Evaluates Metabolic, Intestinal and Cardiovascular Effects in a Clinical Study THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced a […]

CinCor Pharma Announces Presentation of Phase 1 Clinical Data for Baxdrostat at the Upcoming European Society of Cardiology 2022 Congress

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CinCor Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: CINC) today announced that the company will present Phase 1 clinical data on lead candidate baxdrostat as part of a poster presentation at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress taking place August 26-29, 2022, virtually and […]

Miracor Medical Announces FDA IDE Approval For PiCSO® Pivotal Study

AWANS, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Miracor Medical SA (Miracor Medical) has announced the approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA, enabling the company to initiate a pivotal study with its Pressure-controlled intermittent Coronary Sinus Occlusion (PiCSO) technology. The PiCSO-AMI-II multicenter, randomized trial will enroll 300 patients with anterior ST-segment Elevation […]

Merck Receives Fast Track Designation from the U.S. FDA for MK-2060, an Investigational Anticoagulant Therapy

Phase 2 Study of MK-2060 Currently Ongoing in People with End-Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck, (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Merck’s investigational anticoagulant therapy […]

Boston Heart Diagnostics Launches LipidSeq™– An NGS Test for Common Genetic Disorders of Lipid Metabolism

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. , Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Heart Diagnostics, part of the Eurofins network of companies, announces the launch of LipidSeq™, a revolutionary genetic test for cardiovascular disease. This saliva-based NGS test identifies the most common genetic causes of lipid and lipoprotein disorders. These disorders are associated with premature cardiovascular, pancreatic, […]

EDWARDS PASCAL PRECISION TRANSCATHETER MITRAL AND TRICUSPID VALVE REPAIR SYSTEM RECEIVES CE MARK

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), today announced the company’s PASCAL Precision transcatheter valve repair system received CE Mark for the treatment of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation (MR and TR). “Delivering the PASCAL Precision system to clinicians in Europe marks another significant step in our partnership with physicians who treat […]

Paragonix Technologies Celebrates Clinical Milestone of over 2,000 Organs Preserved and Transported for Transplantation

Now over 1 in 5 Thoracic Organ Transplants are preserved using Paragonix Advanced Organ Preservation and Tracking Technology CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paragonix Technologies, Inc. is announcing a major milestone of preserving over 2,000 donor organs, providing transplant centers Advanced Organ Preservation (AOPT) technology and a nationwide clinical support network. Each of […]

Geisinger Medical Center becomes first Comprehensive Heart Attack Center in U.S.

Certification recognizes full-team approach to cardiac care DANVILLE, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification. Already recognized by the organizations as a Mission Lifeline­® Heart Attack Receiving Center for its ability to […]

Israeli Ministry of Health Approves National Coverage for CytoSorb®

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification via its proprietary polymer adsorption technology, announced that the Israeli Ministry of Health (MoH) has approved national reimbursement for CytoSorb® in certain cardiac surgery indications that […]

Restore EF Study Shows Heart Function, Symptom Improvements for High-Risk PCI Patients Supported by Impella

Consistent evidence supports benefits of complete revascularization on LVEF, heart failure symptoms DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Abiomed (Nasdaq: ABMD) announces the results of the Restore EF study demonstrate Impella-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) leads to significant improvements in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), angina symptoms and heart failure symptoms at follow-up. The study, […]