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Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Biostratus Corporation Announces Issuance of US Patent for Tissue Bulking and Tissue Generation Technologies
Medical biotechnology company Biostratus Corporation has today announced the issuance of the USPTO Patent #8,586,089 titled "Enhanced Carriers for the Delivery of Microparticles to Mammalian Tissues and Fluids." The Biostratus patent covers a novel class of biocompatible injectable... - January 17, 2014 - Biostratus Corporation
Pembroke Pines Weight Loss & Healthy Living Event - Saturday 11/9/13 "Get Ready for the Holidays & the Rest of Your Life"
CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists, South Florida’s most trusted medically supervised weight loss program, is hosting weight loss and healthy living open house on Saturday November 9th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, at their Pembroke Pines offices. - November 01, 2013 - CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists
TransCardiac Therapeutics, Inc.'s Chief Scientific Officer Presents Mitral Valve Repair Device at TCT Conference
TransCardiac Therapeutics Inc.'s ("TCT" or the "Company") Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Omar Lattouf, was invited by the organizers of the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference to present the Company's minimally invasive mitral valve repair device, the... - October 30, 2013 - TransCardiac Therapeutics, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides ICDs That Are Primary Defense Against Sudden Cardiac Death
The review showed that the number of patients needed to treat to prevent one death ranged from 6.2 to 22 after 3 to 7 years of follow-up. - October 27, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Awarded Quality Designation for Cardiovascular Care
As an IOQ facility, South Nassau demonstrates excellence in care and a commitment to continuous improvement and is recognized in Aetna’s DocFind® online provider directory. - August 31, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau First to Implant New Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
The Viva is equipped with the latest advancement in shock reduction programing that enables the device to better differentiate between dangerous and harmless heart rhythms. - August 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Medicomp Fills Healthcare Gap, Introducing New Wireless Cardiac Technology
Medicomp Launches New Wireless Event Monitor - August 10, 2013 - Medicomp Inc.
Heart Test Laboratories Announces Management Changes
Heart Test Laboratories (“HTL”) is pleased to announce it has added new key management team members as it prepares to launch the MyoVista to the market. Andrew Simpson has been appointed Executive Chairman and Mark Hilz has been appointed CEO. They join HTL to lead the company as it transitions from a development company to a full service medical device business with manufacturing and sales operations. - July 25, 2013 - Heart Test Labs
Michael J. Barber, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael J. Barber, MD, of Colorado Springs, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Michael J. Barber, MD Dr. Barber has 30 years experience in the healthcare field. - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Schiller America, Inc. Partners with Attainia
Schiller America, Inc. has teamed up with Attainia, the most widely used equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking software available, to provide for the first time Schiller’s renowned cardiopulmonary devices to acute care members in North America. This new partnership will allow equipment... - June 26, 2013 - Schiller America, Inc.
Thieme Launches New Open-Access Journal: TCS Reports
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of its new Open-Access journal Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports (TCS Reports). A companion to The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, which is published in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Thorax-, Herz- und... - June 25, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics Enter Into Partnership to Deliver Cutting-Edge Genetic Tests
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics today announced an exclusive partnership to deliver genetic-based clinical tests in Malaysia. The aim of the partnership, between Gribbles, one of Asia and Australasia’s leading private pathology laboratories and Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics... - May 09, 2013 - Sengenics
6th Annual Courts K. Cleveland SAD Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies
The SADS Foundation announces its winners for the 6th Annual Courts K. Cleveland SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies. The winners are: Basic Science Winner - Author/Investigator: David Auerbach, PhD Mentor: Lori Isom, MD, Ph.D. Institution: University of Michigan; Translational/Clinical Winner - Author/Investigator: Christian Van Der Werf, M.D., Ph.D. Mentor: Arthur Wilde, M.D., PhD, Institution: Academic Medical Center Amsterdam - May 09, 2013 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Miramar/Pembroke Pines Weight Loss Event Saturday 4/13/13
Weight Loss for Disease Prevention and Regression. Cardiologist Barry Schiff, MD and Endocrinologist Raffaella Poggioli, MD are proud to invite the public to experience and tour their unique and comprehensive weight loss program at the weight loss center. - April 11, 2013 - CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Dr. Gervasio Lamas to Speak at Spring Conference
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), a leading provider of integrative medicine, today announced that Gervasio Lamas, M.D. will be their special guest at ACAM’s Spring 2013 Conference and Tradeshow in Hollywood, FL to present the results of the Trial to Assess Chelation... - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
Cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital Elected to Serve as a District Councilor of NY’s ACC Chapter
Dr. Denier is a clinical cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. Dr. Denier’s primary responsibility as a district councilor is grassroots advocacy at the state and federal government levels. - April 03, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
David Hoekenga, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David Hoekenga, M.D. of Placitas, New Mexico has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and publishing. About David Hoekenga, M.D. Dr. Hoekenga has 34 years experience teaching in the... - March 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Heart Test Laboratories Announces MyoVista Production
Heart Test Laboratories, developer of the MyoVista Heart screening device, is pleased to announce the transition from product development to manufacturing. Based on the results of clinical studies involving 40 beta units over the past two years, a final configuration of the MyoVista, hardware and... - March 03, 2013 - Heart Test Labs
Heart Test Labs Clinical Trial Within the Canadian Healthcare System
Heart Test Laboratories, Inc., Colleyville, Texas has entered into a Clinical trial to investigate the early detection of cardiovascular disease and structural abnormalities of the heart with a Canadian Aboriginal population. This trial is being conducted at the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Center with the Principal Investigator, Dr. M. Vreugdenhil and Co-Investigator, Dr. M. Weingert. - February 28, 2013 - Heart Test Labs
In Home Care Coronado - San Diego Home Nursing Agency Participates in National Heart Awareness Month
Home Health Agency, Firstat Nursing Services, an in-home care company providing caregivers in Coronado and San Diego publishes heart healthy tips designed to help seniors - February 21, 2013 - Firstat Nursing Services
EECP Therapy Has Helped Raise Awareness and Made a Difference in the Lives of Heart Patients
Eastern Connecticut Cardiology Associates Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week - February 17, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
Connecticut Cardiology Practice Invites Patients to their Open House to Raise Heart Awareness
Hartford Cardiology Group, LLC Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week. - February 17, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
For People Who Suffer from Angina, There is “Hope” Available
EECP Center of Pittsburgh Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week - February 17, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
In Tribute of American Heart Month, an Ohio Cardiology Practice Promotes Heart Awareness in a Special Way
Dayton Heart Center Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week. - February 15, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
Local Cardiac Rehab Center Will Provide a Free Service to Help Raise Heart Awareness for American Heart Month
Health Enhancement Cardiac Rehab Centers Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week. - February 14, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
Raising Heart Awareness in February has Special Significance for Local Hospital
Advocate Christ Medical Center Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week. - February 14, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
Local Cardiology practice Raises Heart Awareness for American Heart Month
Heart Centers of America Announces its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week. - February 13, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
National Simultaneous Red Balloon Release Raises Heart Awareness for American Heart Month
Ohio Heart and Vascular Center Announces Its Participation in National EECP® Therapy Week - February 10, 2013 - International EECP Therapist Association
Fruit Tree Nursery Offers Donations for Research During Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Fruit tree nursery announces donation of gross sales to congenital heart defect research during Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, Feb. 7-14, 2012. - February 07, 2013 - Mac The Fire Truck
Accreditation Software Release
The Accreditation Consultants have recently launched their new DIY Accreditation Toolkit. This amazing and unique software program walks the user step-by-step through the accreditation process, assisting the lab in performance of the required accreditation reviews. This software takes the stress out of the process without the full cost of a consultant. - December 13, 2012 - The Accreditation Consultants
EPG Online Launches New Heart Failure Knowledge Centre for Doctors
EPG Online has launched the Heart Failure Knowledge Centre - a free online educational resource for physicians within www.epgonline.org. - December 13, 2012 - EPG Health Media
Product Liability Lawyers Wright & McGurk Accepting New Pradaxa Blood Thinner Injury Cases
The product liability law firm of Wright & McGurk is encouraging patients who have suffered Pradaxa blood thinner injuries to contact the firm today for a free consultation to obtain the help they need. - November 14, 2012 - Wright & McGurk
Sensiotec Demos a Star Trek Tricorder Vital Signs Monitor
Sensiotec presents the Virtual Medical Assistant, the world's First Totally Contact-Free Cardiorespiratory Monitor to the 2012 Partners HealthCare Connected Health Symposium - October 27, 2012 - Sensiotec
6th International SADS Foundation Conference
Highlights from one of October's biggest events in Utah. - October 20, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Okyanos Heart Institute Chief Medical Officer Presents to Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Meeting
Dr. Howard T. Walpole Jr. Will Speak at Educational Meeting Specializing in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine Oct. 23 - October 05, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Chief Medical Officer Co-Authors American College of Cardiology White Paper
Dr. Howard T. Walpole Jr. Co-Authors White Paper on Developing and Managing a Successful Cardiovascular Service Line - September 29, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Echocardiography Lab at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review. - September 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Okyanos Heart Institute to Participate in American College of Cardiology Legislative Conference
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard T. Walpole Jr. to Serve as Panelist to Provide Insight on Working with Congressional Leaders for Improvements in Cardiovascular Health - September 21, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. of Lawrenceville, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Dr. Choudhry has over 50... - September 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
HealthEdSolutions.com to Healthcare Pros: Get Certified for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Online Healthcare Certification Provider Encourages Healthcare Professionals and First Responders to Update ACLS and PALS certifications - September 20, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
Okyanos Heart Institute Chief Medical Officer Presents to Vanderbilt University Cardiology Fellows
Dr. Howard T. Walpole Jr. Provides Insight on Outlook Of Current Cardiology Practices - September 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Provides Sponsorship to the Grand Bahama Sailing Club
CEO Matt Feshbach and Okyanos Heart Institute Staff Donate Sponsorships for Children to Attend Local Sailing Camp. - August 25, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces August Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Led by Dr. Howard Walpole, Jr. Will Provide Information About New Cardiac Cell Therapy Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease - August 16, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Leslie Miller, M.D., Joins Okyanos Heart Institute Medical Advisory Council
Chairman of the Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of South Florida to Contribute Expertise on Heart Failure and the Role of Adipose-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells on the Heart - August 11, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
HealthEdSolutions.com Encourages Awareness of Common Injuries and Heart Conditions in Athletes
Leading Healthcare Certification Provider Encourages Healthcare Providers and First Responders to Educate Themselves About Common Athlete Injuries and Heart Conditions - August 09, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
Sports Guidelines for Long QT Syndrome Patients May be Too Strict, Mayo Clinic Finds. Finding Comes as Olympian Once Thought to Have Symptoms Prepares to Compete.
Current guidelines disqualify most LQTS patients from almost every sport. In a first-of-its-kind study, Mayo Clinic’s LQTS Clinic recently examined its own experience, determining the outcome of LQTS patients who chose to remain athletes against guideline recommendations. The study is published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association. - July 29, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation