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Clinical Study using QuantaFlo® published in Peer-Reviewed Journal of Vascular Surgery

Results show a positive screening of previously undetected PAD was independently associated with short-term and long-term increased risks for mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers, […]

Global Health Technology Company CardieX and Mobvoi Launch a Revolutionary Heart Health Monitoring Smartwatch for Consumers

The TicWatch GTH Pro features Arty® Heart Health technology, powered by ATCOR, a subsidiary of CardieX, to monitor arterial and heart health IRVINE, Calif. and SYDNEY, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mobvoi Inc., a leading artificial intelligence-wearable company backed by Google™ and Volkswagen, in partnership with global health tech company CardieX, today announces the launch of […]

Jardiance® provided a significant clinical benefit in adults stabilized in hospital following acute heart failure in EMPULSE phase III trial

– Adults hospitalized for acute heart failure were 36% more likely to experience a clinical benefit over 90 days if initiated on Jardiance after stabilization and before discharge compared with placebo – The benefit was consistent in adults with new or existing heart failure and in those with either preserved […]

Amarin Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Go-to-Market Strategy in U.S. to Optimize Provider Engagement and Drive Demand for VASCEPA® European Expansion Strategy On Track with Reimbursement Negotiations and Launch Preparations for VAZKEPA Underway in Multiple Markets Plans for Regulatory Filings for Approval of VASCEPA in Several Additional Countries in 2022 Company to Host Conference Call Today at […]

BioCardia Receives No Objection Letter from Health Canada, Enabling Company to Expand CardiAMP Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial into Canada

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCDA), a developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, today announced that it has received a No Objection Letter from Health Canada, the country’s health services agency, allowing the CardiAMP® Heart Failure Trial to […]

Renovacor Announces Partnerships with the Dilated Cardiomyopathy Foundation, the Heart Failure Society of America and the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses to Help Increase Awareness of Genetic Heart Disorders

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Renovacor, Inc. (NYSE: RCOR), a biotechnology company focused on delivering innovative precision therapies to improve the lives of patients and families battling genetically-driven cardiovascular and mechanistically-related diseases, today announced partnerships with the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Foundation, the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and the American Association of Heart […]

SUPIRA MEDICAL, A SHIFAMED PORTFOLIO COMPANY, CLOSES $30M IN AN OVERSUBSCRIBED SERIES C FINANCING

Company to Advance its Next Generation Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Supira Medical, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company that is focused on developing a next-generation solution for temporary mechanical circulatory support, announced today the closing of $30M in Series C financing. Led by Cormorant Asset Management and The […]

Ra Medical Systems Files 510(k) Application for the DABRA Catheter with Braided Overjacket and Six-Month Shelf Life

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 the filing of a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company’s next-generation DABRA catheter with a braided overjacket and […]

Zio® by iRhythm Shows Significantly Higher Documentation of Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Compared to Holter Monitors, Event Monitors

Additional clinical research shows bradyarrhythmias can be detected with 14-day cardiac monitoring through Zio XT before and after TAVR SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital healthcare solutions company focused on the advancement of cardiac care, announced that the results of the KP-Rhythm2 study, titled […]

Late-Breaking Study Results Reinforce Positive Real-World Outcomes with the WATCHMAN FLX™ LAAC Device

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced positive results from a new analysis assessing real-world outcomes with the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. Presented during a late-breaking trial session at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2022 meeting, the SURPASS analysis included data from more […]