BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) must be better managed for patient care to improve. The protocols for monitoring patients are rapidly evolving. Historically, patients who fall ill are required to travel in order to visit a general practitioner or hospital. This procedure may soon become a thing of the […]
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For First Time, Data Demonstrates Promise of Regenerative Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Protocols to Improve Cardiac Function in Healthy Aging Heart Population, Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Investigators Find
Asymptomatic Patients Received Repetitive HBOT Protocols to Evaluate Sustained Cardiac Effect TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, one of the largest hyperbaric treatment centers in the world, today announced the results of a study that – for the first time in […]
Emboline Completes $5 Million Bridge Round of Financing
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Emboline™, Inc., developer of embolic protection technology for brain and body during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), today announced the closing of a $5 million bridge round of financing from a number of existing and new investors. This financing is ahead of an expected Series C financing […]
Late-Breaking Clinical Study Presented at AF Symposium 2020 Evaluates Attune Medical’s ensoETM For Use During Cardiac Ablation Procedures
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chicago-based medical device firm Attune Medical announced the presentation of clinical results from the largest device study to date designed to evaluate the performance of its ensoETM patient temperature management device as an aid in the reduction of esophageal injury during cardiac ablation, a common treatment for atrial fibrillation. […]
FDA Clears Eko’s AFib and Heart Murmur Detection Algorithms, Making It the First AI-Powered Stethoscope to Screen for Serious Heart Conditions
Eko’s algorithms alert clinicians to the presence of heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation (AFib) during the physical exam, converting the classic stethoscope into a powerful early detection tool SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko, a digital health company applying artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against heart disease, announced today that the U.S. […]
Acceleron Announces Sotatercept Achieved Primary and Secondary Endpoints in the PULSAR Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled Trial in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
– The PULSAR trial achieved its primary endpoint: a statistically significant reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance – – The trial also achieved statistically significant improvements in the key secondary endpoint of six-minute walk distance (6MWD) and other secondary endpoints, including amino-terminal brain natriuretic propeptide (NT-proBNP), and World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Intact Vascular Expands Tack Endovascular System® Portfolio Offering
New Larger Implant Enables Focal Dissection Repair Across a Wider Range of Vessel Sizes WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intact Vascular, Inc., a developer of medical devices for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures, today announced Food and Drug Administration PMA approval for the expansion of its Tack Endovascular System® (6F) portfolio. The new approved device […]
Philips’ Fourth Quarter and Annual Results 2019
Philips delivers Q4 sales of EUR 6 billion, with 3% comparable sales growth; income from continuing operations amounted to EUR 550 million and Adjusted EBITA margin increased to 17.9% Fourth-quarter highlights Sales amounted to EUR 6 billion, with 3% comparable sales growth Comparable order intake increased 3% Income from continuing […]
Merit Medical Issues Statement Regarding Director Nominations From Starboard
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy, today confirmed that it has received notice from Starboard Value […]
CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc. announces the first minimally invasive robotic implant of Cor® PATCH for epicardial support and repair
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc. www.cormatrix.com, a leading developer of regenerative cardiovascular medical devices, today announces the first minimally invasive robotic implant of Cor® PATCH by Dr. Husam H. Balkhy, Professor of Surgery, and Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Balkhy is a global leader […]



