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PatenSee Initiates First In-Human Trial with its Contactless Imaging Surveillance System for Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
February 16, 2021
Trial to provide first clinical experience in fistula surveillance for early detection and prediction of fistula stenosis
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Linked to Higher Readmission Rates Compared to Open Repair
February 10, 2021
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) are responsible for nearly 2% of all deaths in U.S. men over the age of 65. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has emerged as a newer and less invasive alternative to open repair for rAAA, and current…
BIOLUX AV Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy of Passeo-18 Lux DCB in Treatment of Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access
February 05, 2021
One-year results from BIOLUX AV published and presented at LINC 2021 on use of DCB angioplasty for hemodialysis access.
CIS is First in Baton Rouge to Use Bluetooth Defibrillator
February 03, 2021
BATON ROUGE- Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) electrophysiologist, Dr. Robert Drennan, is the first in Baton Rouge, and second in the state, to implant the Gallant™ Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD), the first-of-its-kind with…
Angioplasty Scoring & Microcatheter Company Series A Oversubscribed
February 03, 2021
Transit Scientific today announced the close of its Series A financing round. The round was led by a large multinational investor and joined by previous seed investors. Transit Scientific achieved FDA clearances and multi-center, multi-user, safe-…
CIS is First to Use CardioMEMS System for Heart Failure at Baton Rouge General
February 02, 2021
BATON ROUGE- Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) interventional cardiologist, Dr. Niksad Abraham, is the first at Baton Rouge General to use the CardioMEMS™ HF System to treat heart failure.
Novel Embolic Device Used for Arterial and Venous Tumor Treatments
February 02, 2021
Fluidx Medical Technology announced GPX Embolic Device first patient use cases were presented at the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC) in Leipzig, Germany.
Biomodex Teams Up with Physicians at Three of the World’s Top Medical Centers to Develop a Cutting-Edge Training Solution for Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
February 02, 2021
Lifelike tool enables neurointerventionalists to simulate fluoroscopy-guided procedures and validate success removing blockages from different artery access points in a variety of anatomies.
FLEX Vessel Prep™ System Data Presented During Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC) 2021
January 27, 2021
Trio of studies demonstrate that FLEX Vessel Prep System safely and effectively modifies obstructive plaque to facilitate delivery of definitive therapies
Five-year ILLUMENATE EU RCT and Pivotal Study Results Confirm Safety Profile of Philips Stellarex .035” Low-dose Drug-coated Balloon
January 26, 2021
Two major randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show no difference in mortality between patients treated with the Philips Stellarex drug-coated balloon (DCB) and those treated with percutaneous angioplasty (PTA), the current standard of care.
New Device Removes Large Blood Clots in 1st Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Patient Use
January 25, 2021
11F mechanical thrombectomy system removes large clots in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) PARK CITY, Utah January 22, 2021.   Control Medical Technology announced the FDA cleared Control 11F Mechanical Thrombectomy system was used to remove large blood…
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