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MR-IMPACT trial: CMR equivalent to SPECT for stenosis detection
By Eric Barnes
In a prospective, randomized trial conducted at 18 sites internationally, MR first-pass myocardial perfusion imaging (perfusion-CMR) was at least equivalent to SPECT for detecting coronary artery stenosis, according to a new report in the European Heart Journal.
February 17, 2008
Boston Scientific loses patent suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A U.S. District Court jury in Marshall, TX, has awarded Dr. Bruce Saffran damages of $431 million in a patent infringement suit against Boston Scientific.
February 12, 2008
Medrad to buy Possis Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Medrad has inked a definitive agreement to acquire vascular and cardiovascular treatment device developer Possis Medical in a cash deal valued at approximately $361 million.
February 10, 2008
CardioDynamics partners with Indian firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Impedance cardiography (ICG) developer CardioDynamics has forged an alliance with an Indian medical equipment manufacturer, the San Diego company reported.
January 30, 2008
NightHawk participates in HRP Initiative
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Teleradiology services provider NightHawk Radiology Services said it will be the exclusive radiology provider for the High-Risk Plaque (HRP) Initiative research effort.
January 29, 2008
Toshiba adds to cardiac offerings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems will debut a number of new technologies for its cardiac portfolio at the annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in March.
January 28, 2008
Medtronic to begin testing MRI-safe pacemaker
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology firm Medtronic has begun a U.S. clinical trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of its EnRhythm MRI SureScan pacing system.
January 27, 2008
Digirad to show new gamma camera at ACC '08
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digirad of Poway, CA, plans to showcase a work-in-progress triple-head gamma camera at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in March.
January 24, 2008
ECI earns Joint Commission accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Emergency Cardiac Imaging (ECI) of Somers Point, NJ, has received accreditation from the Joint Commission, the company reported.
January 24, 2008
FDA extends Cardiolite patent for pediatric use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the patent on Cardiolite for pediatric applications, effective January 8.
January 21, 2008
ACCURACY trial compares coronary CTA to angiography
By Eric Barnes
The high accuracy and negative predictive value of CT coronary angiography (CTA) held steady in a trial involving 16 centers and a cohort of patients presenting with chest pain and a buffet table of cardiovascular risk factors.
January 17, 2008
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The clinical argument for coronary CTA
By Brian Casey
January 16, 2008
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