Advanced Bifurcation Systems (“ABS” or the “Company”), a clinical stage medical device company developing an innovative stenting platform which overcomes the limitations of current approaches for the treatment of bifurcation lesions in coronary angioplasties, today announced that ABS, through its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Advanced Bifurcation Systems Canada, Inc. (“ABS Canada”) has […]
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Endologix Appoints Jeffry Fecho as Chief Quality Officer
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, […]
Shape Memory Medical Receives FDA Clearance for the IMPEDE® Embolization Plug
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shape Memory Medical Inc. announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the IMPEDE Embolization Plug. The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature. It is available in […]
Cardurion Pharmaceuticals Announces Formation of Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board
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 […]
Avinger Announces Successful Treatment of First Patients with Next-Generation Pantheris in Several Centers throughout the US
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avinger, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVGR), a leading developer of innovative treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD), today announced that several physicians have successfully treated over 40 patients in the US across 13 sites with the next-generation Pantheris image-guided atherectomy system for the treatment […]
MyoKardia Doses First Patient in Pivotal Phase 3 EXPLORER-HCM Trial of Mavacamten in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq:MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a precision medicine approach for the treatment of heritable cardiovascular diseases, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the company’s Phase 3 EXPLORER-HCM clinical trial. The pivotal study is […]
New Prevencio Study Using AI Determines Simple Blood Tests Accurately Diagnose Heart Disease and Predict Adverse Heart Events in Diabetic Patients
KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prevencio, Inc. today announces data which indicates its HART CAD and HART CVE tests accurately diagnose Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and risk for Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) in Diabetic Mellitus (DM) patients. Researchers believe the data, presented on June 24 at the American Diabetes Association 2018 Scientific Sessions, […]
HeartSciences Showcases MyoVista® Wavelet ECG at the 2018 International Congress on Electrocardiology (ICE)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HeartSciences, an innovative medical device company, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming 2018 International Congress on Electrocardiology (ICE), which will be held in Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan, June 28-30, 2018. ICE2018 will be the joint meeting of the 45th Congress of […]
Microbot Medical Strengthens Global IP with Issued Patent in India Covering the Company’s ViRob™ Technology Platform
HINGHAM, Mass., June 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq CM:MBOT), a medical device company specializing in the design and development of transformational micro-robotic medical technologies, today announced that Intellectual Property India has granted patent No. 296369, covering the Company’s ViRob™ technology platform. “This issued patent, coupled with […]
Novoheart Announces Presentation at the International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novoheart (“Novoheart” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NVH) (FWB:3NH) is pleased to announce a presentation was delivered on June 22nd, 2018, entitled “Modeling Cardiac Dysfunction of Friedreich’s Ataxia Using Ventricular Sheets, Tissues and Chambers Engineered from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells,” at the Annual Meeting of […]



