The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
REHOVOT, Israel, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ –Pi-Cardia Ltd., announced today that it recently started its First-in-Human study with its Leaflex(TM) Performer catheter system. The Leaflex(TM) Performer is a trans-femoral catheter that uses two unique mechanical structures for scoring valve calcification at multiple locations, restoring leaflets flexibility and improving valve hemodynamics. […]
PASADENA, Calif., May 16, 2018– The FH Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, today announced the launch of a new research study that aims to understand the willingness for individuals with a clinical diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and their family members to undergo confirmatory genetic testing, through a […]
MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RenalGuard Solutions™, Inc., a medical device company focused on innovative technologies for the cardiac and vascular markets, today announced that Howard R. Levin, M.D., has been named the company’s chief medical officer. A veteran in the field of biomedical engineering and cardiology and one of the original developers […]
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avinger, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVGR), a leading developer of innovative treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First Quarter and Recent Highlights Revenue of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2018 Announced […]
VANCOUVER, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ, TSX: NVCN), a leader in the development of minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement technologies, today announced that its management and board of directors (the “Board”) urge the Company’s shareholders of record to vote “FOR” the proposal authorizing the […]
JERUSALEM, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BrainQ, developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered technologies to treat neurodisorders in innovative ways, today announced the completion of a financing round, making the total investment in the Company to date stand at $8.8M. The financing included Qure Ventures, OurCrowd.com, Norma Investments, IT-Farm, and other strategic angel investors […]
DUBLIN – May 15, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced study results showing its exclusive AdaptivCRT(TM) algorithm is associated with improved patient survival. The data were recently presented at Heart Rhythm 2018, the Heart Rhythm Society’s 39th Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston. In a real-world, prospective registry of 1,835 patients, use […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ancora Heart, Inc., a company developing a novel therapy to address heart failure, today announced the expansion of the company’s U.S. feasibility study to evaluate the investigational AccuCinch®Ventricular Repair System designed for the treatment of heart failure and functional mitral regurgitation (FMR). Ancora has received approval from […]
HERZLIA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endospan, a pioneer in off-the-shelf endovascular repair of Aortic Arch Disease including aneurysms and dissections, today announced that it has elected Jeff Elkins to its board of directors. Elkins has been President and CEO of Veniti Inc. since July 2015. Previously, Elkins was COO and earlier CEO of Aptus Endosystems, […]
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is scheduled to participate in the 34th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 31, 2018 in New York. Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in a 50-minute presentation and question-and-answer session with the host analyst beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT. A live […]
