Coronary/Structural Heart

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, […]

Millar Receives TGA Approval to Begin Sales of the Mikro-Cath™ Pressure Catheter in Australia

HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Millar, Inc., a medical device manufacturer and OEM solutions partner, is pleased to announce that they have received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia for their Mikro-Cath™ Pressure Catheter. The Mikro-Cath™ is a single–use pressure catheter intended to be used for medical research and diagnostic purposes. The […]

Wipro GE Healthcare Collaborates with Boston Scientific to Advance Cardiac Care in India

To provide a full spectrum of innovative solutions, the partnership aims to empower better heart care and build efficiency across the care pathway journey of the patient Unlocking the potential of interventional cardiology will be a step forward in delivering precision health BENGALURU, India, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GE Healthcare, a leading global […]

LianBio Completes Enrollment in Pivotal Phase 3 EXPLORER-CN Trial of Mavacamten in Chinese Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients

• Topline data expected mid-2023 • EXPLORER-CN trial, together with PK study conducted in healthy Chinese volunteers, expected to support registration of mavacamten in China SHANGHAI, China and PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LianBio (Nasdaq: LIAN), a biotechnology company dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to patients in […]

Exciting New Research Partnership: Vironix Health Has Teamed Up with Oxford University to Develop Novel Prediction Methods for Proactive Intervention on Congestive Heart Failure

Oxford University mathematics program paired students & faculty with Vironix technologists to develop and validate algorithms for synthetic patient data generation and detection of Congestive Heart Failure decompensation.    AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Health Company, Vironix Health, has teamed up with the Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing MSc, based within […]