The use of 3D ultrasound is feasible for mapping and studying breast ductal systems, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Cardiac device developer Cambridge Heart has reportedly raised approximately $1.8 million in total capital from private placement, after a financial review of its Series D convertible preferred stock

The field of electrophysiology is increasingly moving toward performing more and more complex cardiac arrhythmia procedures. These procedures, which can last up to four hours, demand steady hands, a sturdy back and great concentration.

Recent clinical data have begun to clearly define when to implant cardiac rhythm devices and which patients will benefit the most from them.

Patients with episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT) are at high risk of repeat VT, ventricular fibrillation and death; and the use of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) reduces mortality compared with drug treatment for VT. The VTACH study, published Dec. 31 in the Lancet, shows that use of catheter ablation prior to ICD implantation reduces the risk of VT recurrence at two years.

The use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) for sudden death prophylaxis across cardiology practices varies due to patient demographics, health conditions, geographic locations and practice types, based on a substudy on the IMPROVE HF registry data published in the December issue of the HeartRhythm Journal.

Hansen Medical has entered into a confidential settlement agreement with Luna Innovations and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Luna Technologies to resolve all pending claims between the parties stemming from Hansens suit against Luna in California Superior Court, as well as litigation between the parties stemming from Lunas bankruptcy filing in the Western District of Virginia.

Linear polyp measurement in the 3D endoluminal view appears to be the most reliable parameter for use in the decision to excise a polyp by the linear metric approach and manual volume is the most reliable measurement parameter for observing polyp growth over time, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.