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Ionis announces that Pfizer reports topline results from Phase 2b clinical study of vupanorsen

– Study met its primary endpoint, achieving statistically significant reduction in non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) compared to placebo at all doses tested – Key secondary endpoints were met including statistically significant reductions in triglycerides and angiopoietin-like-3 (ANGPTL3) at all doses tested – Pfizer is continuing to review the findings […]

Neovasc Granted Additional 180 Calendar Day Grace Period for Nasdaq Bid Price Compliance

VANCOUVER and MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ, TSX: NVCN) has received written notification (the “Nasdaq Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) informing the Company that in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), Nasdaq has granted an additional 180 calendar day […]

EBR Systems Raises AU$110M in Initial Public Offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)

EBR Systems’ WiSE™ CRT System is world’s first and only wireless endocardial (inside the heart) left ventricle pacing system for heart failure EBR’s AU$110m ASX initial public offering today was strongly supported by new and existing institutional shareholders The new capital funds the completion of pivotal study, targeting FDA submission for approval […]

Canon Medical’s All-New 12”×16” High-Definition (Hi-Def) Imaging Detector Provides Highest Resolution in the Market to Help Clinicians See Fine Details

Available on the Alphenix Sky +, 4D CT with Sky +, Biplane, and Core+ systems. The 12”×16” Hi-Def flat panel detector offers the highest resolution on interventional X-ray systems in the market. The larger 12”x16” Hi-Def detector can help improve visualization during peripheral and abdominal procedures in Interventional Radiology (IR), […]

Medtronic Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

Company continued to launch new products, win share, and deliver strong earnings growth; market procedure volumes impacted by COVID-19 resurgence DUBLIN, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire(opens new window)/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2022, which ended October 29, 2021. Key Highlights   Revenue of $7.8 billion increased […]

OMRON Healthcare Issues National Health Alert: Adults with High Blood Pressure Could Face Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk During Cold & Flu Season

New study shows hypertensive adults can face six times higher heart attack risk after a bout with the seasonal flu LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As cold and flu season intensifies across the U.S., global heart health leader OMRON Healthcare, Inc., is issuing a national health alert to the increased […]

VentureMed Group Raises Convertible Note Along With Leadership Transition

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced today that the company has raised a convertible note financing in addition to a transition in leadership. VentureMed […]

Endologix Announces Completion of Enrollment in the TORUS 2 Study for PAD in SFA

The TORUS 2 study is a prospective, single-arm trial of 188 patients to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the TORUS Stent Graft System in the treatment of PAD in the SFA and proximal popliteal arteries IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endologix LLC, a privately held global medical device company dedicated to improving patients’ […]

Cardiologs’ AI Receives 510(k) Clearance for Pediatric Use

New data shows improved deep learning algorithm performs equally across all age groups, enabling more patients to benefit from the company’s cardiac diagnostics AI platform PARIS and BOSTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cardiologs announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use its AI-powered cardiac diagnostics platform […]

Le Bonheur first in region to perform pulmonary valve replacement for tetralogy of Fallot via catheterization using newly FDA-approved Harmony valve

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tony and Karyn Tanner of Bossier City, La., knew that this day was coming sooner rather than later for their 17-year-old daughter Madi. Born with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a congenital heart defect that changes the flow of blood through the heart, she needed a pulmonary valve replacement, […]