Outline of cardiology

AngelMed Announces FDA Approval of the Enhanced Real-Time Cardiac Monitor for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Events

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Monday, June 28, 2021

The AngelMed Guardian System is the world's first implantable cardiac detection monitor and patient-warning system for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events, including silent heart attacks.

Key Points: 
  • The AngelMed Guardian System is the world's first implantable cardiac detection monitor and patient-warning system for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events, including silent heart attacks.
  • "The improved AngelMed Guardian devicewill have a meaningful effect on the current standard of patient cardiology care for ACS events.
  • Angel Medical Systems maintains a robust portfolio of U.S. patents relating to detecting cardiac events, including silent heart attacks.
  • Implanted monitor alerting to reduce treatment delay in patients with acute coronary syndrome events.

Occlutech's Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Heart Failure (HF)

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump an adequate blood supply to the body.

Key Points: 
  • Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump an adequate blood supply to the body.
  • HF may result from disorders of the pericardium, myocardium, endocardium, heart valves, great vessels, or specific metabolic abnormalities.
  • Reduced left atrial pressure has been shown to reduce heart failure symptoms and improve exercise tolerance.
  • "It is an important milestone for us to have received this second breakthrough designation for our AFR device."

Occlutech's Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Heart Failure (HF)

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump an adequate blood supply to the body.

Key Points: 
  • Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump an adequate blood supply to the body.
  • HF may result from disorders of the pericardium, myocardium, endocardium, heart valves, great vessels, or specific metabolic abnormalities.
  • Reduced left atrial pressure has been shown to reduce heart failure symptoms and improve exercise tolerance.
  • "It is an important milestone for us to have received this second breakthrough designation for our AFR device."

Global Optical Coherence Tomography Market Analysis, 2019 - Key Market Developments and Financials of Key Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 25, 2019

The "Global Optical Coherence Tomography Market Analysis 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Optical Coherence Tomography Market Analysis 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Surface tissues and vascular systems and ability to visualize in-depth structures of the eye are impacting the market.
  • However, insufficient clinical data might impede the growth and lack of reimbursement facilities is hindering the market.
  • The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.

Know the signs: Tips for recognizing and managing heart disease in dogs

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Acquired diseases affecting the heart valves or heart muscle can eventually cause the heart to fail and result in inadequate blood flow.

Key Points: 
  • Acquired diseases affecting the heart valves or heart muscle can eventually cause the heart to fail and result in inadequate blood flow.
  • A thorough physical exam, including listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope, is how your veterinarian can determine that heart disease may be present in your dog.
  • What is the difference between heart disease and heart failure?
  • It is important to know that heart disease does not mean your dog is in heart failure.