Already used in Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) for adult patients, Rapiscan is now approved for use in stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Rapiscan, a pharmacological stress agent, is an alternative for patients who cannot exercise CHALFONT ST GILES, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE Healthcare has announced that […]
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Landmark Gift Creates Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Heart Hospital
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BioCardia Announces Positive DSMB Review and Recommendation to Continue Phase III Pivotal CardiAMP Cell Therapy Heart Failure Study as Designed
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, today announces that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its prespecified data review for the ongoing Phase III pivotal CardiAMP™ Cell Therapy Heart […]
Stratasys Donates Cutting-Edge 3D Printers to Visible Heart Laboratories at University of Minnesota Medical School
The Visible Heart Laboratories utilize Stratasys 3D printing technology for student and physician education as well as medical device research EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that it is sponsoring the University of Minnesota Visible Heart® Laboratories with a donation […]
New Review Article in ESC’s Cardiovascular Research Examines Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP) Inhibition’s Role in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk
NAARDEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAP), a clinical-stage company focused on the research and development of transformative therapies for metabolic diseases, today announced the publication of a new review article in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) publication Cardiovascular Research examining cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibition as a potentially high-impact therapeutic target for reducing […]
Imperative Care Announces the Launch of Its Zoom POD™ for Stroke Treatment, the First and Only Filter to Capture Clot in the Sterile Field
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Access Vascular Inc. Partners with Healthcare Insights to Develop New MedTech Value-Based Care Program
Access Vascular aims to usher in new model of value-based care delivery for medical devices as it supports hospitals in their mission to transform vascular access outcomes BILLERICA, Mass., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Access Vascular, Inc. (AVI), today announced its partnership with Healthcare Insights (HCIS) to build a value-based […]
Contego Medical Announces Hiring of Steve MacKinnon, Chief Commercialization Officer
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Contego Medical has announced that Steve MacKinnon has joined the organization as their Chief Commercialization Officer. Mr. MacKinnon is an accomplished senior medical device executive with significant commercialization experience, a track record of success, and a history of driving growth by building and managing highly motivated sales teams. […]
New Data Demonstrate NovaGuide™ Intelligent Ultrasound Significantly Improves Detection of Right-to-Left Shunt
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Ra Medical Systems Granted U.S. Patent for a Support Catheter for use Supporting a Liquid Core Ablation Catheter
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: RMED), a medical device company focusing on developing its excimer laser system to treat vascular diseases, announces that on February 8, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the company a patent for a support catheter used with a small […]