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Xeltis Initiates First-ever Pivotal Trial of a Synthetic Restorative Pulmonary Heart Valve

Patient’s own tissue naturally turn device into living heart valves and may reduce need for re-interventions EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands & ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xeltis, a clinical-stage company with the most advanced polymer-based restorative cardiovascular devices, today announced that it has started the first-ever pivotal trial for a synthetic restorative pulmonary valve. To […]

FDA Clears Personal ECG Device for Measurement of QTc Interval, a Critical Marker for Patient Safety

First of its Kind FDA Action Allows In-Office and At-Home Measurement for Potentially Life-Threatening Side Effect of Certain Medications MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AliveCor, the global leader in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology and services, today announced it received 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

Quantum Genomics Enrolls First Patient in Its Pivotal Phase III REFRESH Trial of Firibastat in Difficult-to-Treat and Resistant Hypertension with Once-a-Day Formulation of Firibastat

PARIS, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Genomics (Euronext Growth – FR0011648971 – ALQGC), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing a new drug class that directly targets the brain to treat difficult-to-treat and resistant hypertension and heart failure, today announced the enrollment of the first patient in the Company’s REFRESH study […]

BioSig Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Westport, CT, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioSig Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSGM) (“BioSig” or the “Company”), a medical technology company commercializing an innovative biomedical signal processing platform designed to improve signal fidelity and uncover the full range of ECG and intra-cardiac signals, today announced the completion of its previously […]

iRhythm® Technologies and the National Association of Managed Care Physicians Partner to Study the Value of Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital health care solutions company focused on the advancement of cardiac care, and the Value Based Care Council (VBCC) of the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) today announced a one-of-a-kind partnership to help payers and managed care organizations (MCOs) […]

Ischemia Care Announces Industry and Hospital Program to Support Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Ischemic Stroke

OXFORD, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ischemia Care today announced a new program called “CLASSICS,” which stands for Clinical Laboratory and Strategic Support to Identify Stroke and Cause of Stroke to commercialize a portfolio of hospital-based blood tests across industry leading laboratory platforms for ischemic stroke and underlying causes (such as atrial fibrillation) used in the hospital setting. According to the CDC […]

ELECTRODUCER ANNOUNCES MAJOR MEDICAL ADVANCE IN TREATMENT OF HEART VALVE DISEASE; RAISES €3 MILLION TO MARKET ITS DEVICE IN EUROPE AND US – COMMENCING IN 2022

Grenoble, France, June 30, 2021 — Electroducer, the designer and developer of the innovative medical device Electroducer Sleeve® which treats heart valve disease, today announces that it has raised €3 million ($3.65M) from private investors and French public stakeholders. The funds will be used for marketing its new technology, which has been […]

Fist Assist Devices, LLC Announces U.S. Distribution Deal and Sales Launch

AIROS Medical, Inc. Selected for Commercialization Affiliate for July Launch LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fist Assist Devices, LLC, announces a two-year affiliation with AIROS® Medical to commercialize and launch sales of the Fist Assist FA-1 device in the United States. The Fist Assist FA-1 is a wearable, patent protected, intermittent […]

Robocath and Rennes University Hospital launch co-development research program into treatment of strokes in partnership with Philips France

Rouen and Rennes, France, July 7, 2021 – Robocath, a company that designs, develops and commercializes robotic solutions to treat cardiovascular diseases, and Rennes University Hospital, today announce the launch of a co-development research program using robotics to improve treatment for stroke victims.   With the support of Philips France, this unique […]

Adagio Medical Announces First-In-Human Use and Initiation of Multi-Center Study of Ultra-Low Temperature Cryoablation for Treatment of Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia, Opening New Possibilities for High-Risk Patients

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Adagio Medical, Inc., a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT), today announced successful first-in-human use of ultra-low temperature cryoablation (ULTC) for the treatment of monomorphic VT. The two-hour mapping and ablation procedure was performed by Dr. Tom De Potter, MD, […]