EHR optimization software streamlines workflow for physicians practicing at Richmond-area HCA Virginia and Bon Secours hospitals WALTHAM, Mass., and RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists (VCS), a leading cardiology practice in Richmond, VA, has deployed PatientKeeper® to enable its providers to have immediate access to patient records and to enter professional charges, anytime, […]
Coronary/Structural Heart
Akcea and Ionis to Present Phase 2 Results of AKCEA-APOCIII-L(Rx) in Late-Breaking Presentation at ESC Congress 2020
Data presentation will highlight efficacy, safety and tolerability of investigational medicine in patients with hypertriglyceridemia and cardiovascular disease BOSTON and CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKCA), a majority-owned affiliate of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IONS), today announced that data from the Phase 2 study of AKCEA-APOCIII-LRx will be […]
Cytokinetics Announces Partnership to Improve Prediction of Risk and Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Company Makes Long-term Commitment to Outcomes Research in HCM SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq:CYTK) today announced a $1 million grant and four-year partnership with the HCM Registry (HCMR), a global registry of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) focused on improving predictive measures […]
New Pilot Study Indicates Niagen® May Reduce Inflammatory Cytokines in Stage D Heart Failure Patients
Niagen® (patented nicotinamide riboside) may reduce production of inflammatory cytokines in pilot study of Stage D heart failure patients LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) today announced the 11th published human trial on its patented NAD-boosting nutrient Niagen®, further highlighting its potential to support cardiovascular health in humans. A NIH funded study […]
Foldax Named a Finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition 2020
Tria Heart Valve Made with Proprietary LifePolymer Reimagines Material, Design and Manufacturing to Solve Long-Standing Heart Valve Issues SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Foldax® announced today that it has been selected as a finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition 2020, a peer-reviewed awards program from the publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma, […]
Philips introduces OmniWire, the world’s first solid core pressure guide wire for coronary artery interventional procedures
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the introduction of OmniWire, the world’s first solid core pressure wire for coronary artery interventional procedures. With its breakthrough solid core construction, physicians can more easily maneuver the wire in the patient’s circulatory system to […]
Neovasc Provides Corporate Update
VANCOUVER and MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Neovasc, Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ, TSX: NVCN), today provided a corporate update on progress towards its value creation strategies. Fred Colen, Chief Executive Officer of Neovasc, commented, “We are pleased to provide a corporate update to our investors as we have […]
CE Marking Received for Core European Product, DyeVert Power XT
Key Highlights Osprey Medical has received European CE Marking approval for the 2nd generation DyeVert Power XT device Approval of DyeVert Power XT (for automatic injection) means the full coronary angiography market is now available to Osprey’s DyeVert franchise Device is expected to be a core product in the product portfolio […]
LivaNova to Present Autonomic Regulation Therapy Findings for Heart Failure During European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN) a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today announced it will present a poster at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2020 on the potential for autonomic regulation therapy (ART) via vagus nerve stimulation to improve long-term cardiovascular function in patients with heart failure. The virtual Congress […]
FDA Accepts Evinacumab Biologics License Application for Priority Review as a Treatment for Patients with HoFH, an Ultra-rare Inherited Form of High Cholesterol
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia affects approximately 1,300 patients in the U.S., the vast majority of whom are unable to reach target LDL-C levels with currently available therapies Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for Priority Review a […]



