The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
Noted Tampa Bay Cardiologist, Dr. Tamboli, Joins a new Practice BRANDON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2020 Heart Vascular and Vein of Tampa Bay proudly announces that Dr. Hoshedar Tamboli will be joining the practice, starting Aug. 31, 2020. Dr. Tamboli has been in the practice of interventional and consultative cardiology in Tampa for 28 years. Recently, he was awarded “Top Cardiologist 2020” […]
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center is expanding its leadership team with accomplished Southern California cardiologist, David Shavelle, M.D., being named medical director of adult cardiology. Dr. Shavelle is bringing his extensive leadership experience in cardiology to this new role that will provide leadership and […]
New initiative will identify gaps in care, spur quality improvement in treating vulnerable patients WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American College of Cardiology, in partnership with Novo Nordisk Inc., is launching Transforming Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (TRANSFORM CVRiD), a new, two-year health care quality initiative to promote cardiovascular risk reduction and […]
Medtronic Receives Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA, Begins Early Feasibility Study for Investigational Intrepid™ Transcatheter Valve System for the Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation DUBLIN, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in structural heart therapies, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of an early feasibility […]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation that aims to expand lipid testing in resource-limited countries. Improving access […]
BRISBANE, Calif., Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of danicamtiv (formerly MYK-491) in people with primary dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) thought to be caused by genetic mutations of the sarcomere. Danicamtiv […]
Early successes in roll-out of world’s most complete solution for atrial fibrillation VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kardium Inc. announced the first commercial procedures with the Globe Mapping and Ablation System. The Globe System is the most complete solution for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) – the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder, […]
SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bardy Diagnostics, Inc., (“BardyDx”), a leading developer and provider of remote ambulatory cardiac monitoring and digital health solutions, announced today the appointment of Kevin Hykes as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2020. Hykes will also become a member of BardyDx’s Board of Directors. With over 28 years of experience in the […]
Company to accelerate development of advanced approaches for management of heart failure CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Adona Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, announced today the closing of a $22M Series A financing, which will be used to advance product development, support pre-clinical testing, and expand the team as the company furthers its […]
IDE Approval to Pave the Way for Pivotal Study of CGuard System for Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention in the United States TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE American: NSPR), the developer of the CGuard™ Embolic Prevention System (EPS) for the prevention of stroke […]
