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Advanced Visualization Adds 5D Functional Analytics Using Supercomputing Algorithms
March 12, 2010 – A new advanced visualization technology allows clinicians to automatically apply supercomputing algorithms for the analysis of internal organs, vessels,...
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New Features, Comparative Effectiveness Headline ACC 2010
Organizers of the 2010 ACC Annual Scientific Session, March 13–16 in Atlanta, recently highlighted some of the changes to this year’s program. On Saturday, March...
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Rotational Thrombectomy System Cleared for Dialysis Grafts
March 12, 2010 – The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for the Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System from Rex Medical L.P. The device is indicated for mechanical declotting...
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First Premounted, Balloon-Expandable Stent Cleared for Iliac Arteries
March 11, 2010 – The FDA has cleared Boston Scientific’s Express LD Iliac Premounted Stent System for use in the iliac arteries. It is the first low-profile,...
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New PET/CT Targets Radiology, Oncology Needs
March 11, 2010 - A new PET/CT (postitron emission tomography/computed tomography) system provides imaging for both the clinical areas of both radiology and oncology....
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New Introducer Product Line Offers Reliable Access, Facilitates Closure
March 11, 2010 – The FDA cleared St. Jude Medical’s Engage and Engage TR introducers, which offer features intended to minimize trauma to the artery and set the stage...
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Hybrid Cath Lab Exhibit at ACC Highlights Growing Trend
March 12, 2010 – In partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Philips is spotlighting the growing need for hybrid cath labs with a specialty exhibit...
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Dose Alert Package Allows Feedback on Radiation Exposure
March 10, 2010 - To help clinicians communicate about radiation dose exposure during radiological procedures, a new dose-saving solution for use in interventional radiology...
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CT, PET Cases Star in Workstation Face-Off at ECR
March 10, 2010 - The third annual Workstation Face-Off at the 22nd European Congress of Radiology, held in Vienna, Austria, and hosted by radiologists Anno Graser M.D., and...
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ACC Highlights 30 Late-Breaking Trials
March 9, 2010 – The most recent data from 30 late-breaking clinical trials is being highlighted during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2010 scientific sessions,...
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Thallium Imaging Offers Alternative During Isotope Shortage
March 9, 2010 – As an alternative to the technetium (Tc-99M) isotope used in many nuclear imaging studies, UltraSPECT is advocating the use of thallium isotope (TI-201)...
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Study Examines Ultrasound for Early Detection of Heart Disease in Asymptomatic Diabetics
March 8, 2010 – Cardiovascular death is the most common cause of mortality among type 2 diabetics and claims the lives of millions each year, with many diabetics...
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Percutaneous VAD Users Explain Cases at Symposium During ACC
March 9, 2010 – During the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Session, March 14-16, CardiacAssist will host its “Clinical Innovations in...
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Platelet Function Tests May Provide Only Modest Benefit in Predicting Drug Outcomes
March 9, 2010 — An analysis of six tests that are used to measure platelet function and help gauge the effectiveness of antiplatelet drugs for patients undergoing a...
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Hemodynamically Guided Home Self-Therapy May Aid Heart Failure Patients
March 9, 2010 — Initial clinical study results published in the journal Circulation indicates use of a physician-directed, patient self-management system guided by left...
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Vascular Function Can Be Impaired in African-Americans and Women, Study Suggests
March 2, 2010 — Leg arteries that become narrow decrease blood circulation and can cause these extremities to ache or cramp when a person begins exercise. This condition...
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Self-Expanding Stent Receives CE Mark to Treat Acute Coronary Syndrome
March 8, 2010 – A self-expanding and disconnectable stent today gained CE mark approval in Europe to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The Stentys platform is...
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Frost and Sullivan Awards TeraRecon the Company of the Year Award
March 8, 2010 – Advanced visualization and decision support solutions maker TeraRecon was awarded Frost and Sullivan’s “Company of the Year Award,” in the category...
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Long-Term Stent Data Show Superior Results in Bifurcations
March 8, 2010 – Six-month follow-up data on the Stentys drug-eluting and bare metal stents showed a 4 percent restenosis rate in complex lesions. Results from the...
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Bifurcation Stent Now Used in 750 Patients
March 8, 2010 – Bifurcation stent developer Tryton Medical Inc. recently announced its Tryton stent implants reached a milestone of 750 patients and recently had its...
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Optimizing PCI Outcomes, Evolving Paradigms Covered at ACC
March 5, 2010 – Experts will lead an evening symposium during ACC 2010 that will cover the latest clinical and experimental breakthroughs in the percutaneous treatment of...
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Vendor-Neutral Archives Aid Imaging Access, Migration
March 5, 2010 - Vendor neutral archives virtualize enterprise storage and provide on-demand delivery of images and data to locations throughout the enterprise, regardless...
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AMICAS Agrees to Merge Acquisition Offer for $248 Million
March 5, 2010 - After wavering between an initial offer from Thoma Bravo, LLC for $5.35 per share, and an offer from Merge Healthcare Inc. for $6.05 per share, AMICAS...
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Cardiovascular IT Solutions Optimize Clinical Workflows
March 4, 2010 – During ACC 2010, cardiovascular IT solutions from Siemens will be show to help optimize clinical workflows through integration of imaging and information,...
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Big Pharma Struggles to Benefit From Increased Cardiac Drug Use
March 3, 2010 – Pharmaceutical companies will struggle to profit from the cardiovascular disease (CVD) market over the next decade despite growing drug usage, according...
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Cholesterol, Cardiometabolic Testing Highlighted at ACC 2010
March 3, 2010 – Two poster sessions will highlight research of Atherotech’s VAP Cholesterol Test at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session...
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New Transcatheter Valve and Delivery Systems Receive CE Mark
March 2, 2010 — A new transcatheter valve and delivery systems has received European market clearance. A disciplined European launch of the transcatheter aortic...
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New Surgical Valve Receives CE Mark Approval
March 2, 2010 — A surgical valve has earned the European market clearance nod, marking the manufacturer's launch into the market for pericardial aortic stented tissue...
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New Class of Endovascular Implant Receives CE Mark
March 2, 2010 — A new stent and delivery system for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) received CE mark approval this week. The SAMBA Stent and...
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Leading Cardiologist Suggests Robotic System May Improve PCI Care
March 2, 2010 – A robotic cath lab navigation system may potentially raise the standard of care in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by improving standardization,...
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Software Upgrades Improve 320-Slice CT, Lowers Dose
March 2, 2010 – Cardiac enhancements to ensure the highest image quality at lower radiation doses are among the new software upgrades released this week for the Aquilion...
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IT, Medical Moguls Collaborate to Improve Clinical Decision Support
March 2, 2010 – To better integrate technologies that will yield faster delivery of meaningful health information, Microsoft Corp. and Philips Healthcare are...
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FDA Clears Redesigned IVUS Catheter With Better Visibility
March 1, 2010 – The FDA recently granted 510(k) market clearance to the Volcano Corp. Eagle Eye Platinum digital intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) catheter. The catheter...
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IT is the Key to Lowering Dose in Imaging Equipment
March 1, 2010 - To meet the growing clinical demand to lower radiation dose during cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans, while still maintaining the same image quality,...
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Closed-Door User Meetings Target RIS, PACS, C-PACS
March 1, 2010 - How is portal-driven technology setting new standards for customizable, role-based, context-sensitive, and knowledge-driven radiology workflow? Software...
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Enterprise Diagnostic Device Connectivity Highlighted at ACC 2010
March 1, 2010 – An enterprise-wide scalable cardiology information management system (CIMS) that consolidates the workflow of the entire range of noninvasive diagnostic...
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Surgery, Stenting of Carotids Similar in Safety, Efficacy
March 1, 2010 – Surgery and stenting to open blocked neck arteries proved similar in overall long-term safety and efficacy, but showed differences in stroke and heart...
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Video Collaboration Gives Patients Remote Access to Healthcare
March 1, 2010 – At the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference in Atlanta today, Cisco announced the availability of the Cisco...
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Diagnostic Value of Heart Rate Variability Researched in Ecuador
March 1, 2010 – A collaborative agreement with the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador and Vicor Technologies Inc. to help identify patients at risk of sudden...
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Google Health Signs EHR Deal with UPMC
March 1, 2010 - Getting current and past medication history assembled and ready in case of emergencies is one of the strongest value propositions for using an online...
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Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Lands at HIMSS 2010
March 1, 2010 - Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin landed for a meet-and-greet, one-hour photo opportunity session for media at Health Information and Management Systems...
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Meaningful Use to Spur Healthcare IT Spending in 2010
March 1, 2010 - “Meaningful use” is poised to be the major driver of healthcare information technology (IT) spending in 2010, in addition to other supporting factors,...
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Speech Drives Automated Data Capture
March 1, 2010 - By empowering healthcare organizations to automatically extract unstructured clinical documentation, healthcare organizations will increase the amount of...
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CARE Bill Aims to Ensure Radiation Safety
February 26, 2010 - Beginning in 2012, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) will require accreditation of ambulatory care facilities that bill...
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Wireless, Preconfigured, Multiparameter Patient Monitor Launched
February 26, 2010 – The VitaLogik 6000 patient monitor was released this week by Mennen Medical. The preconfigured, multiparameter system has a 15-inch flat screen...
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Enhanced Cardio-PACS Delivers One Toolkit With Efficiency Tools
February 26, 2010 – During ACC 2010 Agfa HealthCare will showcase IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging solutions for cardiology at booth 1833. The...
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Anti-Platelet Therapy Subject of ACC Lunch Session
February 26, 2010 – The field of cardiovascular therapy is being transformed continuously due to the emergence of new anti-platelet agents possessing unique properties....
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Web-Based Cardio-PACS Solution Highlighted at HIMSS
February 26, 2010 – Diagnostic medical imaging applications and cardio PACS solutions maker TomTec is participating for the first time at Healthcare Information and...
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Hospital Does 98 Percent of MR Exams Contrast-Free
February 26, 2010 - Gadolinium-based contrast agents, the most common contrast agents used for MRA, have been directly linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or...
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Guidant Charged in Failure to Report Defibrillator Problems to FDA
February 25, 2010 —  Medical device manufacturer Guidant LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation, was charged today with criminal violations of...
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