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Cardiac devices not always beneficial
A new study from the Saint Louis University found that implantable cardiac devices are not beneficial in patients with advanced heart failure because they are too ill. Read more …
First implantable ventricular assist device for long-term use in development
Every fourth patient suffering from an irreversible heart defect and due for a heart transplant dies while waiting for a donor organ despite the use of extracorporeal blood pumps. Read more …
Atrial Fibrillation monitoring
The first implant of the Reveal XT, an insertable cardiac monitor made by US firm Medtronic, which recently received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark, was carried out Read more …
Early warning systems for cardiac care
Various record systems that transfer patient data directly from an emergency site to physicians’ monitors for diagnosis of cardiac incidents were demonstrated at MEDICA 2006. Read more …
Mechanical heart pumps could beat transplants
Almost one in three people over 55 will develop congestive heart failure, research has revealed. The Rotterdam Study, a prospective population-based study of cardiovascular and Read more …
The pulseless life
New pulsatile heart pumps (ventricular assist devices - VAD) can remain in the body as a permanent heart support.
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Knowing that good hygiene practice is critical to the prevention of cross contamination, New Style Healthcare services are introducing a range of unique hospital furniture to the …
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bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics (IVD), offers the most comprehensive diagnostic solution on the market to help hospitals and healthcare …