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Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Pollution Particles Damaging Blood Vessels and Could Lead to Heart Disease

Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on. In healthy...

October 28, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Corindus Vascular Robotics Appoints Jeff Lemaster as CCO

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CVRS), a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, today announced the appointment of Jeff Lemaster as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Lemaster brings 20 years of commercial sales and marketing experience in the cardiovascular medical...

October 21, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

CDC Links Bacterial Infection in Patients to LivaNova Surgical Device 

At least four patients have died in U.S. after bacterial infection by heater-cooler instrument.   Researchers linked a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection that has affected patients in at least three states to contamination of a device used in...

October 19, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Philips Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Lumify S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer

October 14, 2016 — Philips announced at The American College of Emergency Physicians’ (ACEP) annual meeting that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its S4-1 cardiac transducer for Lumify, its smart-device diagnostic...

October 17, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Heart Test Labs Completes Regulatory Submission for both FDA 510(k) and CE Mark

October 4, 2016 – Westlake, TX — Heart Test Laboratories, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has submitted its 510(K) application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a CE Mark certification submission to the British Standards Institute...

October 10, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

New Catheter Lets Doctors See Inside Arteries for First Time

Removing plaque from clogged arteries is a common procedure that can save and improve lives. This treatment approach was recently made even safer and more effective with a new, high-tech catheter that allows cardiologists to see inside the arteries for...

October 3, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Parasitic Heart Disease Threat Brings New Health Concerns to The U.S. 

The U.S. is a true melting pot. In 2014 alone, more than one million immigrants gained legal permanent residence within its borders. But with that distinction comes an ever-changing set of health concerns that physicians must help treat and manage....

September 30, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Are We Reaching The End Of The Trend For Longer, Healthier Lives?

American lives have been getting steadily longer, and since the 1960s that trend has been driven mostly by a remarkable reduction in heart disease. But those improvements have slowed dramatically. Scientists are now wondering whether we’re approaching the end of...

September 26, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Earlier Menopause Could Increase Cardiovascular Risks

Women who experience menopause earlier are at greater risk for cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke and even have greater all-cause mortality rates than women who experience menopause nearer the average age of 51, according to a new study published...

September 26, 2016