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MyoKardia to Present Clinical Evidence of Mavacamten’s Effect on Diastolic Function at 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced new clinical data describing mavacamten’s effect on diastolic function will be presented at the upcoming American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions […]

ARCA Biopharma announces phase 2B GENETIC-AF atrial fibrillation burden (AFB) results selected for presentation at american heart association 2018 scientific sessions

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  ARCA biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABIO), a biopharmaceutical company applying a precision medicine approach to developing genetically-targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, today announced that data from the Atrial Fibrillation Burden (AFB) substudy of the Phase 2B GENETIC-AF clinical trial have been selected for a poster presentation […]

Acesion Pharma Announces Positive Results for Novel Drug Targeting Atrial Fibrillation

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, November 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — – Phase 1 data show favourable safety profile – Data support further development of AP30663 for cardioversion therapy Acesion Pharma (“Acesion” or the Company), a Danish biotech company developing novel treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, announces positive results from the Phase 1 clinical trial of its […]

Micro Medical Solutions’ New MicroStent with 120 cm Delivery Catheter Receives CE Mark Approval

WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Micro Medical Solutions (MMS), an innovator in the field of microvascular interventions designed to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life, announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for a 4Fr.-compatible MicroStent 120 cm delivery catheter, as well as MicroStent devices in five […]

CardioMech Appoints Richard Nehm as President and CEO, and Mark Novotny as Chairman

TRONDHEIM, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CardioMech AS announced today that it has appointed Richard Nehm as President and CEO, and Mark Novotny as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Rick and Mark join the company alongside founders Jacob Bergsland, Chief Medical Officer, and Nikolai Hiorth, Chief Technology Officer. Rick Nehm is a seasoned medical device professional in the […]

AtriCure Reports Third Quarter 2018 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 third quarter 2018 financial results. “We are pleased with our third quarter performance and building track record of strong, consistent, revenue growth,” said Mike Carrel, President and Chief […]

Forbion Leads €17M Series C Financing of Omeicos Therapeutics

NAARDEN, Netherlands, & MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forbion, a leading European life science venture capital firm, today announces that it has led a €17m Series C financing of OMEICOS Therapeutics GmbH, a privately held biopharmaceutical company based in Berlin, Germany. Forbion is the only new investor participating in the financing round, contributing €12.5m […]

Caladrius Biosciences to Host Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. ET

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLBS) (“Caladrius” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with multiple technology platforms targeting select cardiovascular indications and autoimmune diseases, announces that the Company will release financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 […]

Digirad Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

SUWANEE, Ga., Nov. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digirad Corporation (Nasdaq: DRAD) today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. Total revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter were $25.7 million, compared to $25.8 million in the third quarter of the prior […]