Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

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Corindus VasCular Robotics and Mayo Clinic Launch vascular robotic program to Research Physician safety

Corindus Vascular Robotics (NYSE MKT: CVRS) today announced the formation of a joint robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) research and clinical program. 

3D Systems Expands Product Lines for Cardiology Training and Surgical Planning

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the introduction of advanced cardiology training modules for the ANGIO Mentor(TM) VR simulator, together with a cardiovascular anatomical model product line that allows visualization of complex cardiovascular anatomy.

Stereotaxis Introduces Respiratory Compensation Feature for Remote Magnetic Navigation Procedures

Stereotaxis, Inc. (NASDAQ:STXS), a global leader in innovative technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced the worldwide launch of Respiratory Compensation, a new software feature of the Company’s Niobe® remote magnetic navigation system.

Medtronic Drug-Filled Stent Shows Promising Initial Results Following First Implants

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) unveiled today new data from the first implants of its novel Drug-Filled Stent (DFS) at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium.

HBR, NEJM and Medtronic Launch New Initiative Driving Discussion on Value-Based Healthcare

As communities around the world increasingly adopt programs based on value-based healthcare principles, thought-leading perspectives on how to improve patient outcomes while addressing cost in the healthcare systems will be the focus of the new Harvard Business Review (HBR) Insight Center, exclusively sponsored by Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT).

ASNC urges delay of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria program

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) and 15 other national organizations sent a letter to Congressional committees asking them to delay the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program for advanced diagnostic testing.

Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Twelve, Inc.

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Twelve, Inc. ("Twelve"), a privately-held medical device company based in Redwood City, CA, focused on the development of a transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) device.

ACC, AHA and HRS release guideline to treat supraventricular tachycardia

Three major cardiology societies released a new guideline on Sept. 23 to manage adults with all types of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) other than atrial fibrillation.

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