The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
BANGALORE, India, Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Asia Referral Hospitals Yeshwanthpur (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), today announced the launch of a new Cath Lab unit to highlight and demonstrate the importance of ‘Door-to-Balloon’ time during cardiac emergencies. Anand Hedge (name changed), a 56-year-old gentleman was working at his factory when he suffered a […]
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Abcentra LLC announced that the first patients have been dosed in its multi-center phase 2 trial assessing the safety and activity of orticumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and cardiometabolic risk factors. Orticumab is a fully-human monoclonal antibody against a specific oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) epitope. Seventeen […]
Findings could potentially widen use for overweight adults who are high risk for heart disease CLEVELAND – A clinical trial led by Dr. Ian Neeland with University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute could have implications for overweight and obese adults who may benefit from reducing intra-abdominal fat. The […]
– Ionis-discovered pelacarsen continues to advance as potential first new therapy for Lp(a)-driven cardiovascular disease CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IONS) today announced that pelacarsen, formerly known as AKCEA-APO(a)-LRx, and licensed by Novartis (NYSE: NVS) for exclusive worldwide development and commercialization, continues to advance in the clinic as the potential […]
TORONTO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Baylis Medical announced today the first clinical use of the VersaCross® Large Access Solution. The new solution includes the world’s first 3-in-1 RF wire paired with a seamless shapeable dilator designed to optimize tissue dilation for large sheath procedures, including left atrial appendage closure, transvenous mitral […]
BiovitalsHF® Approved for Expedited FDA Review Process as a First-in-Class DTx for Heart Failure that Augments Traditional Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy BOSTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Biofourmis, a Boston-based global leader in virtual care and digital therapeutics, announced today its BiovitalsHF® solution is the first-ever heart failure digital therapeutic to receive a Breakthrough Device […]
Cohere Health adds care-pathway-based cardiology solution to its transformative digital prior authorization product line BOSTON, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cohere Health, an emerging high-growth digital health company, today announced a new solution for health plans in partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that actively engages physicians, patients, health plans and […]
University of Florida Health (UF Health) enrolls first patient in the study to further understanding of how advanced donor organ preservation impacts pediatric patient outcomes CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paragonix Technologies, Inc. today announces that the University of Florida Health (UF Health) is the first to enroll a pediatric heart transplant recipient […]
Shapeways to provide 3D printed advanced medical models to be used for pre-planning surgeries Parts printed and expected to be delivered within 24 hours to meet stringent medical timetables Complex 3D printed medical models created for patient-specific treatment 3D printed medical model helped plan life-saving surgery for eight-month-old Less surgery […]
The Guardian™ System continuously monitors heart rhythm, immediately alerting patients of any changes EATONTOWN, N.J., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Angel Medical Systems, Inc., (dba AngelMed) a proactive diagnostics company focused on the advancement of long-term management of high-risk coronary disease, announced today the first commercial implantation and U.S. launch of its flagship […]
