The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
MUNICH, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — ENVISAGE-TAVI AF is the first study to evaluate the effects of a novel oral anticoagulant on clinical outcomes exclusively in atrial fibrillation patients following successful transcatheter aortic valve implantation Study adds to the growing Edoxaban Clinical Research Programme (ECRP) evaluating its use in a […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN) (“LivaNova” or the “Company”), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced it has acquired the remaining outstanding interests in Caisson Interventional, LLC (“Caisson”), in support of LivaNova’s strategic growth initiatives. Based in Maple Grove, Minn., Caisson is a privately held clinical-stage medical device company focused on […]
LEXINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quanterix Corporation, a company digitizing biomarker analysis to advance the science of precision health, today announced that Kevin Hrusovsky, CEO and Executive Chairman at Quanterix, will join a distinguished panel of industry experts to discuss the state and future of precision cardiovascular medicine at the World Medical Innovation […]
By GlobeNewswire Engineered for Exceptional Deliverability, Advanced DES Technology Features Thinner Struts, Enhanced Visibility and the Broadest Size Matrix in the U.S. DUBLIN – May 1, 2017 -Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and U.S. launch of the Resolute Onyx(TM) Drug-Eluting Stent (DES). […]
HANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Venus Medtech (Hangzhou) Inc., announced on April 25th that its transcatheter aortic valve system – Venus A-valve – has been approved by China Food and Drug Administration(“CFDA”) (registration no.: 20173460680) for sale in China. This marks the first-ever CFDA approved Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation […]
By Ken Dropiewski Weight loss has always been suggested for those with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 in patients with cardiovascular disease as we know that obesity contributes to poor cardiac outcomes in that segment. However, a new study suggests that patients who experience a fluctuation in body […]
Procedure transmitted live from Fu Wai Hospital to over 4,000 attendees at 22nd annual TCT Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Summit WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. [NYSE MKT: CVRS], a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, announced today that Fu Wai Hospital in China performed and broadcast live a PCI procedure using […]
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. [NYSE MKT: CVRS], a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, announced today a strategic partnership with BLOXR Solutions, a leading provider of radiation protection products designed to reduce exposure for clinicians and patients. The three-year distribution agreement grants Corindus the non-exclusive rights to distribute […]
By Ken Dropkiewski The bioresorbable stent was approved for use by the FDA in July of 2016. The Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold System, manufactured by Abbott, was all set to solve a litany of the problems inherent with conventional cardiac and vascular stents. Conventional stents, made of flexible metal […]
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Terumo Cardiovascular (CV) Group today announced that Robert (Rob) DeRyke has been appointed President and CEO of Terumo CV Group, effective April 1, 2017, following the retirement of long-time President and CEO Mark Sutter. In this position, DeRyke will lead Terumo’s global business […]
