The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
Study part of broader Company efforts to make health tools more accessible and reduce the risk of life-threatening events like stroke SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) today launched the Fitbit Heart Study, its first large-scale, virtual study to validate the use of its wearable technology to identify episodes of irregular heart rhythm […]
New large catheter platform FDA cleared to remove blood clots from peripheral vessels PARK CITY, Utah, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Control Medical Technology announced the FDA cleared the Aspire MAX 7 – 11F Mechanical Thrombectomy platform to remove blood clots from peripheral vessels. Blood clot removal (thrombectomy) is a common procedure. Coronary […]
FARXIGA is the first SGLT2 inhibitor proven to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AstraZeneca’s FARXIGA® (dapagliflozin) has been approved in the US to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) […]
ST. LOUIS, May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), the global leader in innovative robotic technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. “Despite the challenges and disruptions inflicted by COVID-19, Stereotaxis continues to support the patients and physicians […]
Plans IND Submission for Same Cells to Treat COVID-19 Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome AN CARLOS, Calif., May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, today announced data from a recent animal study performed by the Company that […]
2020 Q1 HIGHLIGHTS compared to the corresponding period of 2019: – Revenues were $9,430,000, which is an increase of 39% – Pre-tax net income of $3,450,000, an increase of $1,596,000, or 86%, compared to $1,854,000 – Net income grew to $0.41 per basic share and $0.33 per diluted share, compared […]
First destination therapy that restores natural heart pumping capacity; potential game changer for more than 200,000 untreated severe heart failure patients per year BORDEAUX, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FineHeart, a French medical device company, today announced the success of a seven-day preclinical study to evaluate its Implantable Cardiac Output Management System (ICOMS), the […]
Continuous patient monitoring with remote data access in ambulatory, hospital and home settings enables faster clinical decision making FREMONT, California, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LifeSignals, today announced the awarding of the CE (Conformité Européene) Mark for their LifeSignals ECG Remote Monitoring Patch – a disposable wireless remote monitoring system, intended for […]
Appoints experienced Chief Medical Officer and Director Clinical Operations COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Acesion Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, today announced that it has recruited Anders Gaarsdal Holst as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to succeed Nils Edvardsson, who […]
VitalPatch® wearable biosensor can monitor for heart-related side effects of Hydroxychloroquine and other COVID-19 treatments SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VitalConnect®, Inc., a leader in wearable biosensor technology, announced it was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of the response to the […]
