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Esperion Announces Bempedoic Acid (NEXLETOL®) Recommended as Oral Non-Statin Therapy for LDL-Cholesterol Lowering in American College of Cardiology Expert Consensus Decision Pathway

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced that bempedoic acid (NEXLETOL®) is now recommended as an important oral non-statin therapy for LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) task force on expert […]

Aziyo Biologics Appoints Michelle LeRoux Williams, Ph.D as Chief Scientific Officer

Renown Pioneer in Regenerative Medicine to Lead Company’s Pipeline Development Initiatives SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZYO), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company announced today that Michelle LeRoux Williams, Ph.D. has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer. “Aziyo strives to have the best products […]

The Polypill Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality by 33% in Patients Treated After Myocardial Infarction

MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The polypill developed by the CNIC and Ferrer, which includes three drugs (aspirin, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and a statin), is effective at preventing secondary adverse cardiovascular events in people who have previously had a heart attack. The polypill reduces mortality from cardiovascular causes in this population by 33%. This is […]

89bio Presents Positive Results from ENTRIGUE Phase 2 Trial of Pegozafermin in Patients with Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022

-Results featured in a late-breaking oral presentation- -Treatment with pegozafermin demonstrated consistent and significant benefit in triglyceride (TG) reduction as well as improvements in liver fat and glycemic control- -Positive data support the advancement into a Phase 3 trial in SHTG- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 89bio, […]

LATEST DATA DEMONSTRATES PENUMBRA SYSTEM AND RED® REPERFUSION CATHETERS EFFECTIVE FOR BROAD STROKE CARE

Initial INSIGHT Registry data demonstrated RED® reperfusion catheters were highly effective in removing all clot types with an impressive 68.9% mTICI > 2b-3 overall first pass effect rate COMPLETE study sub-analyses of tandem lesions and late window showed aspiration thrombectomy with Penumbra System® restored blood flow and resulted in improved 90-day […]

Alexandra Clyde appointed to Sequana Medical Board of Directors

Seasoned medtech leader with more than 30 years’ healthcare experience Ghent, Belgium – 25 August 2022 – Sequana Medical NV (Euronext Brussels: SEQUA) (the “Company” or “Sequana Medical“), a pioneer in the treatment of drug-resistant fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and cancer, today announces the appointment of Alexandra Clyde as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Ms. Clyde is a highly experienced global business executive […]

Fewer hospitalizations for home-based cardiac rehab patients

Kaiser Permanente study showed patients in home-based cardiac rehabilitation had fewer hospitalizations than those in center-based cardiac rehabilitation PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Patients who participated in in-home cardiac rehabilitation had fewer hospitalizations over 12 months than patients who participated in center-based cardiac rehabilitation, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published August […]

UltraSight Receives CE Mark for Novel Cardiac AI Technology

Landmark achievement paves the way for increased patient access to cardiac imaging and optimized care across Europe in 2023 BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — UltraSight, an Israeli-based digital health pioneer transforming cardiac imaging through the power of artificial intelligence, announced it has obtained a CE Mark for its AI guidance software for cardiac […]

Occlutech Q2 2022 – Positive Revenue Growth and Important Milestones Achieved in the Strategic US Market

SCHAFFHAUSEN, CH / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2022 / Occlutech Holding AG Occlutech Holding AG (Occlutech) is a leading specialist provider of minimally invasive structural heart implants. The company sells and markets its products in around 85 countries and the global addressable market for congenital and structural heart devices provides a […]