ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VivaQuant, a digital health company with powerful technology to accurately and efficiently identify and report cardiac arrhythmias, has received FDA clearance for its RX-1 wearable device. RX-1 continuously monitors a patient’s ECG as they go about their normal daily activities, identifies arrhythmias, and communicates the information to […]
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Murj 2.0 Gives Cardiologists a 360-Degree Implantable Device Patient View
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Murj, the digital healthcare company providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management, announced today the immediate availability of Murj 2.0. This revolutionary implantable cardiac device management software empowers clinicians to deliver superior patient care in ways never before possible. […]
Clinical Trial Results from MyoKardia’s Phase 2 PIONEER-HCM Study of Mavacamten Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a precision medicine approach for the treatment of serious cardiovascular diseases, today announced the publication of results from the company’s Phase 2 PIONEER-HCM study of mavacamten in an upcoming issue of […]
Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. Announces Receipt of $2.2 Million Order For Custom Designed Cardiovascular Endoscope
GARDNER, Mass., April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE) today announced that it has received a follow-on order totaling $2,216,000 from CardioFocus, Inc. for the manufacture of a cardiovascular endoscope to support the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System. Deliveries are scheduled to be made over two […]
Dr. Mary Norine Walsh Joins SOLVE CRT Clinical Study as Co-Principal Investigator
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced that Dr. Mary Norine “Minnow” Walsh has become Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) of the SOLVE CRT clinical study. The SOLVE CRT (Stimulation of the Left Ventricular Endocardium for Cardiac […]
Ablacon, Inc. Raises $21.5M Series A to Advance AI-Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Mapping System
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ablacon, Inc. (www.ablacon.com), a Wheat Ridge, CO-based company developing an advanced mapping system to guide the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), today announced the closing of a $21.5 million Series A financing round led by Ajax Health. Ablacon’s novel algorithm uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and visualize […]
Medtronic Announces U.S. Commercial Launch of Solitaire(TM) X Revascularization Device
DUBLIN – April 30, 2019 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of the Solitaire(TM) X Revascularization Device – and its first use in patients for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. For ten years, the industry-leading Solitaire(TM) Revascularization Device has enabled physicians in helping patients have a better […]
OPSENS SIGNS LANDMARK SUPPLIER AGREEMENT – EXPANDS OPTICAL SENSING TECHNOLOGY IMPACT WITHIN CARDIOLOGY SEGMENT
Quebec City, Quebec, April 30, 2019 – Opsens inc. (“Opsens” or the “Company”) (TSX:OPS) (OTCQX:OPSSF) is pleased to announce it has entered into a supply agreement as part of its long-term collaboration with Abiomed, Inc. (“Abiomed”) for the Impella CP® heart pump. Abiomed has awarded Opsens a five-year agreement to supply […]
New Study Finds Abbott Blood Test Can Help Predict Future Cardiac Events in Adults with No Known Heart Disease
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that a new study published in Circulation found its High Sensitive Troponin-I blood test could predict the chance of developing a cardiac event years before it occurs in people with no symptoms when added to current heart disease assessments.1 Using data from the Atherosclerosis […]
AtriCure Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
MASON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management, today announced first quarter 2019 financial results. “We had a good start to the year fueled by solid performance across our business in the first quarter,” said Mike Carrel, President […]



