The 5 successful transplants performed during the PIVOTAL study point to the efficacy of the CARMAT heart for patients waiting for a graft CARMAT (Paris:ALCAR) (FR0010907956, ALCAR), the designer and developer of the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, aiming to provide a therapeutic alternative for people suffering from end-stage […]
Coronary/Structural Heart
CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc. Receives European Community and U.S. Patent Claim Allowances for Polymer Drug Delivery Prostheses
ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc., (www.cormatrix.com) a leading developer of regenerative biomaterial compositions and medical devices, today announced European Patent Office patent claim allowances for European Community (EC) Patent Application Nos. 15 902 462.9 and 15 886 687.1, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent claim allowance for U.S. Patent […]
Precigen Triple-Gene Provides Six-month Follow-up Data from Phase I Study of INXN-4001, a Multigenic Investigational Therapeutic Candidate for Heart Failure
– INXN-4001 delivered via retrograde coronary sinus infusion was well-tolerated in patients with chronic heart failure – – Preliminary data suggest an overall improvement in patient reported outcomes in 50% of patients six months after treatment – GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Precigen Triple-Gene, a clinical stage cardiovascular gene therapy company […]
National Survey Of Heart Valve Patients Reveals Importance Of Seeking Treatment Early With Active Living As Key Priority
New awareness campaign empowers patients to proactively manage treatment decisions as fears of hospital visits increase during COVID-19 TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A national survey released today by patient advocacy group Heart-Valve-Surgery.com with support by Medtronic, found that nearly half (49 percent) of heart valve patients say return to active […]
Liquidia Releases Exploratory Endpoint Data from INSPIRE Study at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Annual Meeting
New data from INSPIRE LIQ861 safety and tolerability study in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients demonstrate positive trends in exploratory endpoints, including quality of life (QoL) RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidia Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LQDA), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development […]
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Impella Heart Pumps to Provide Unloading Therapy to COVID-19 Patients
DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for left-sided Impella heart pumps to provide left ventricular unloading and support to COVID-19 patients who are undergoing ECMO treatment and develop pulmonary edema or myocarditis. Impella is manufactured by Abiomed (NASDAQ: ABMD). COVID-19 causes widespread inflammation which can […]
Amarin Announces Plans to Maximize Blockbuster Potential of VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) in Europe
Amarin to Build Dedicated Organization to Retain Substantial Value of One of the Most Anticipated Cardiovascular Drug Products in Decades Veteran Cardiovascular Commercial Executive Hired to Lead Focused Launch DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN), today announced the company’s plans to undertake […]
Resverlogix Announces Publication on Apabetalone in Cardiovascular Therapeutics
COVID-19 Preclinical Work Continues CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resverlogix Corp. (“Resverlogix” or the “Company”) (TSX:RVX) is pleased to announce today the recent publication of an article titled: “Epigenetic modulation by apabetalone counters cytokine driven acute phase response in vitro, in mice and in patients with cardiovascular disease”, in […]
Biotricity Receives FDA clearance for Bioflux Software II System
The software significantly improves workflows for analysis, increasing efficiency and reducing costs REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotricity Inc. (OTCQB: BTCY), a medical diagnostic and consumer healthcare technology company, today announced that it has received a 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Bioflux Software II System. The software […]
NextGen Virtual Visits™ Keeps Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists Connected to Patients
Largest Private Cardiology Practice in Virginia Expanded Offerings Using Telehealth During COVID-19 IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, today announced that Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists (VCS), the largest private cardiology practice in Central Virginia, implemented NextGen Virtual Visits™ to expand care and treatment to patients for […]



