The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today commented on the announcement by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about a National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR): CMS […]
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELGX) (“Endologix” or the “Company”), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today announced that it has appointed Jeffry Fecho as the Company’s Chief Quality Officer, effective as of June 25, 2018 (the “Effective Date”). John Onopchenko, Chief Executive Officer of Endologix, […]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel, next-generation therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced that it has assembled world-class Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and accounts for one-third […]
NEW YORK, June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — GPB Capital has completed a debt investment in CardioFocus® Inc., which develops and manufactures products for the treatment of irregular heartbeats and other cardiac disorders. Proceeds from the investment will help CardioFocus commercially launch its next-generation HeartLight® Endoscopic Balloon Ablation System for the treatment of atrial […]
EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mercator MedSystems, Inc., today announced it has received $11 million in Series D equity financing led by Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co. (Salubris), with participation from current Mercator investors and other undisclosed new investors. The new funding will further advance the clinical development of Mercator’s proprietary micro-infusion catheter systems […]
City of Industry, CA, June 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marina Biotech, Inc. (OTCQB: MRNA), a commercial stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for hypertension, arthritis, pain and oncology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert C. Moscato, Jr. to serve […]
ATLANTA, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced the appointment of Marna Borgstrom to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Marna has nearly 40 years of escalating senior leadership experience at Yale New […]
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE American: CVRS), a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, today announced that it has appointed Douglas Teany, currently the company’s Senior Vice President of R&D and Operations, to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Teany brought eighteen years of experience to Corindus, driving operational excellence […]
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humacyte, an innovator in biotechnology and regenerative medicine, announced today that Jeffrey Lawson MD, PhD has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Carrie S. Cox has assumed the role of Executive Chairman. Dr. Lawson, an innovator, scientist and vascular surgeon has been involved in the […]
GENT, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FEops, the leader in personalized computational modeling and simulation for structural heart interventions, today announced the expansion of its management team with the appointments of Christian Vincent as Director of Therapy Development and Nico Uwents as Director of Business Development. “Both Christian and Nico have a long track record of success in […]
