The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
