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October 2013: Oscor Inc. is pleased to introduce the latest advancement in steerable guiding sheaths. The Destino™ Twist™ offers unidirectional deflectable tip with an ergonomic steerable handle. The Twist™ is the ultimate tool in gaining...

Article from Levinson Heart Hospital in Richmond, Virginia published in The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management reports 95% of patients in sinus rhythm at 12 months’ follow‐up Morrisville, NC – October 9, 2013 – A new...

First Worldwide Implantations of the Ultrahigh-Energy Device Taking Place in Italy and Austria BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical technology, announced the launch of the new Idova 7 series. Idova 7 ICDs (implantable...

BioVentrix, a pioneer of technologies and procedures for less-invasive treatment of heart failure (HF), announced the presentation of scientific data demonstrating the durability of its Revivent™ Myocardial Anchoring System in 24 patients one...

Panel Vote Underscores Clinical Benefits of Biventricular Pacing for Better Patient Outcomes and Improved Quality of Life MINNEAPOLIS - Oct. 8, 2013 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Circulatory Systems Devices Advisory Panel...

Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute/University of Missouri-Kansas City researchers have been selected to receive two prestigious, highly competitive research awards from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The...

Cardiome Pharma Corp. announced publication of positive data from an observational, retrospective study performed at the Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden. The study included 251 recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who...

The Eartec Company has introduced ComSTAR, a full duplex wireless intercom that allows Cardiac and Electrophysiology personnel to talk simultaneously just like on a regular telephone. The open line voice communications provided by ComSTAR...

With healthcare providers under continuing pressure to provide better care at lower costs, remote cardiac monitoring devices are becoming popular and valuable patient care tools, fueling U.S. market growth expected to top more than 25 percent...

LIVE procedure expands to all major European markets in less than one year; Company to showcase technology at European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery in Vienna BioVentrix, a pioneer of technologies and procedures for less-invasive...