Interventional: Page 75

AngioDynamics adds to executive lineup
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer AngioDynamics has named Scott Solano as senior vice president and chief technology officer and Scott Etlinger as senior vice president of global operations.
September 13, 2010
Contrast-removal device may reduce CIN risk
By Eric Barnes
A catheter-based device that drains contrast media from the heart after angiography and other interventional procedures have been completed could cut the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), according to researchers from Australia.
September 12, 2010
Radiologists identify and treat 'self-embedding' teens
By Cynthia E. Keen
Using ultrasound and a minimally invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a study published online September 7 in Radiology.
September 8, 2010
Mayo says 3K patients at risk in hep C scandal
By Eric Barnes
The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, said that more than 3,200 patients may have been put at risk by an interventional radiologic technologist who has been fired. The employee has admitted to stealing drugs and contaminating needles used for injectable pain medications before administering drugs to patients, Mayo said.
September 2, 2010
Navix wraps up recapitalization
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiovascular imaging services provider Navix Diagnostix has completed a management-led recapitalization of the firm with private equity company Prospect Partners of Chicago.
September 1, 2010
InfraReDx gets FDA nod for IVUS system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary imaging developer InfraReDx has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its LipiScan intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) coronary imaging system.
August 31, 2010
FDA clears SonoSite's LumenVu
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its LumenVu catheter guidance system.
August 26, 2010
CT angiography gets nod for neonates with heart disease
By Cynthia E. Keen
When balancing the risks of radiation dose exposure from CT angiography with the risks associated with a cardiac catheterization procedure, pediatric radiologists in Taiwan are selecting the CT exam for neonates with complex congenital heart disease. The procedure is noninvasive and fast and requires minimal or no sedation.
August 25, 2010
Medtronic's Q1 revenue decreases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A softer global healthcare market affected by decreased utilization and increased pricing pressure contributed to a difficult first quarter for interventional technology firm Medtronic.
August 23, 2010
ASIR cuts dose by 27% in coronary CT angiography
By Eric Barnes
A low-dose coronary CT angiography (CTA) technique known as adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR) can reduce the radiation dose associated with coronary CTA by 27%, according to a study published online August 20 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 19, 2010
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Dual-energy DR prototype has interventional potential
By Wayne Forrest
Portable, wireless dual-energy imaging may soon become a valuable resource for bedside applications: Researchers have had early success with a prototype system that has greatly enhanced the view of interventional devices implanted in phantoms and cadavers.
August 17, 2010
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Hallan alta taza de cataratas en cardiólogos intervencionistas
By Eric Barnes
Una nueva investigación de cardiólogos intervencionistas y enfermeras en Malasia revela una taza de incidencia de cataratas cinco veces más elevada que en el grupo de control, la cual implica que los límites de dosis de radiación son demasiado altos para proteger al personal.
August 4, 2010
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