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David B. Southren Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David B. Southren, of Valley Cottage, New York, has recently been recognized as a V.I.P. member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of healthcare. About David B. Southren David B. Southren is a Founding Partner of Advanced... - July 28, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eric Duckers, M.D., Joins Okyanos Heart Institute Medical Advisory Council
Dr. Duckers, Head of Molecular Cardiology Laboratory at The Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, to Contribute Expertise on Cell and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology - July 28, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Is Swimming a Trigger for a Long QT Syndrome Episode?
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation releases its fourth video for “Heart of the Matter - Ask the Experts.” The SADS Foundation, in partnership with the Mayo Clinic presents monthly videos answering questions from real people with Long QT and SADS conditions of world-leaders in these conditions. - July 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Farrell Mendelsohn, M.D., FACC Joins Okyanos Heart Institute Medical Advisory Council
Dr. Mendelsohn to Contribute Medical Expertise on the Process of Growing New Blood Vessels Through Cardiac Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease - July 21, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces July Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Will Provide Information About New Treatment Option Through Cardiac Cell Therapy to Patient’s Suffering from Chronic Coronary Artery Disease - July 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Hosts Upcoming June Seminars to Discuss Congestive Heart Failure
Free Educational Seminars Will Provide Insight About New Treatment Option Through Adult Stem Cell Therapy - June 13, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute CEO Presents at Global Connected Care Conference and 3rd MediTour Expo
Matt Feshbach, Co-Founder of Surgical Center of Excellence, Speaks on Building a Global Healthcare Facility Providing Stem Cell Therapy - June 09, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Names Manuel Vianna as COO
International Business Leader Co-Founds Healthcare Facility to Provide Coronary Artery Disease Patients with Cardiac Adult Stem Cell Therapy. - May 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Boston Symposium for Sudden Cardiac Death
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation was thrilled to partner with Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) to sponsor the PACES Boston Symposium on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Boston, MA. - May 11, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
5th Annual Courts L. Cleveland SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation announced its winners for the 5th Annual Courts L. Cleveland SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies. These Awards were administered by the Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) and were presented at the annual PACES evening meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Dr. Charles Berul, Chair of the Committee and PACES President for Research. - May 11, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Where's My Flat Bob?
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation launched "Flat Bob" at the 2012 Heart Rhythm Society meeting, a campaign designed to increase awareness and education for Long QT and other SADS conditions in children and young adults. “Flat Bob” serves as a symbol of compassion and friendship for raising awareness of SADS conditions and having families share their stories around the world. - May 11, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
SADS Focus on Timothy Syndrome
Although Timothy Syndrome is a rare disease, a number of new families affected by Timothy Syndrome contacted the SADS Foundation this year. An awareness campaign designed for anesthesiologists, pediatricians, cardiologists and neurologists is underway. Anesthesia is a known trigger of arrhythmias in Timothy Sydrome, therefore if surgical intervention is required for cardiac repair, extreme care in anesthesia selection and cardiac monitoring is essential to survival. - May 11, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Ask the Experts Introduced-Ground Breading Tool to Ask Experts About Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation has teamed up with Mayo Clinic to launch the ground-breaking program of “The Heart of the Matter – Ask the Experts." This resource serves as a crucial tool for worldwide professionals and community members to share their expertise and concerns on heart rhythm abnormalities that could cause sudden death in children and young adults - May 11, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces Facility Groundbreaking
Healthcare Facility Providing Cardiac Cell Therapy Treatments Celebrates Momentous Occasion - May 04, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Okyanos Heart Institute Interventional Cardiologist Elected to American College of Cardiology Board
Okyanos Heart Institute’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard Walpole Jr. to Serve as Trustee of Nonprofit Medical Association - April 05, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care
The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Okyanos Heart Institute Chief Medical Officer Presents at American College of Cardiology Session
Dr. Howard Walpole to Provide Update on Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy - March 21, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Rising Incidence of Cardiac Diseases Driving the Catheterization Laboratory Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Catheterization Laboratory Market in India 2012 report covering the most emerging segment of healthcare industry in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports. - March 14, 2012 - Netscribes
Changing Demographics and Increasing Diseases Driving the Coronary Stents Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Coronary Stents Market in India 2012 report covering the most emerging segment of healthcare industry in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports. - March 14, 2012 - Netscribes
IAC Echocardiography Granted
Sona Imaging Solutions, Inc. located in Orange City, FL has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Transthoracic by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that Sona Imaging Solutions, Inc. has undergone a... - March 11, 2012 - Sona Imaging Solutions, Inc.
Okyanos Heart Institute Names Dr. Howard Walpole as Chief Medical Officer
Coronary Artery Disease Treatment Center Announces Prominent Cardiologist to Serve as Lead Physician - March 11, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
National Kidney Month Free Fact Sheets Available
March is National Kidney Month and the Northeast Kidney Foundation provides free information for consumers. - March 08, 2012 - Northeast Kidney Foundation
SADS Foundation Launches Ground-Breaking "Q & A" Platform
The SADS Foundation, in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic, is delighted to announce the launch of the ground-breaking program: “The Heart of the Matter – Ask the Experts." This innovative program features questions regarding Long QT syndrome and other SADS conditions, with answers... - March 08, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Heart Rhythm Charity Welcomes SMC’s Decision on Approval of New Anticoagulant for Scotland
Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) to approve Rivaroxaban for use by healthcare practitioners working in NHS Scotland. - February 17, 2012 - Atrial Fibrillation Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital Among First to Implant World’s Smallest, Thinnest ICD to Prevent Heart Failure
The new device includes options to promote appropriate therapy, reduce right ventricular pacing, and improve patient management. Additionally, the device streamlines the implant procedure with the new standard defibrillation connection system. - February 16, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Talk Coming to Ohio University Lancaster on February 11
Learn about the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and what you can do to help a child in need. - February 09, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, Soprano, to Sing in Concert Benefiting the SADS Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, of Salado, will sing in solo recital Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM as part of the Caliber Oak Chapel Music Series to benefit SADS, an organization that promotes awareness and research of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes. The performance is in memory of Carol's... - January 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital is One of Just 167 Hospital’s in US to Earn Gold Performance Award for Cardiac Care
To earn the award, South Nassau needed to adhere to the treatment guidelines in ACTION Registry–GWTG for 12 consecutive quarters (three years) and meet a performance standard of at least 85% for specific performance measures. - December 07, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
GenWay Biotech Launches Cardiovascular Diagnostic Blood Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 First Multiple Biomarker Test to Predict Near Term MI
FirstMark, the diagnostic division of GenWay Biotech, Inc., today announced study results and the commercial launch of PREventTM. FirstMark PREvent is the first multiple biomarker test that accurately predicts near term (approximately 2-3 years) risk of myocardial infarction for suspected or confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. FirstMark PREvent is now available and will be targeted to primary care physicians and cardiologists. - November 24, 2011 - GenWay Biotech
William R. Higgs Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
William R. Higgs, of Fairhope, Alabama, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiology. About William R. Higgs Dr. William R. Higgs is a Cardiovascular Surgeon... - November 11, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Object Research Systems, to Present Vessel Analysis Solution at RSNA, Chicago 2011
Object Research Systems, a leader in Advanced Visualization 3-D, PACS/DICOM Viewer Solutions will present the ORS Visual Vessel Analysis "Plug-In" Add-On Solution for vascular analysis and stent-graft planning at the RSNA, Chicago 2011, booth #1002. - October 30, 2011 - Object Research Systems, ORS. Inc.
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
State Farm and Major League Baseball Go to Bat for the SADS Foundation Again
The SADS Foundation won their second $18,000 charitable donation in the State farm Go To Bat program. - October 15, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
First Online Job Fair for Graduate Level Scientists Opens
Over 500 Life Scientists Registered The Virtual Job Summit hosted by Bio Careers (www.biocareers.com) opened today with more than 500 graduate level life scientists registered for the event. All of the recruits hold degrees from Medical/Graduate Schools ranked among the top 15%. At the Summit,... - October 05, 2011 - Bio Careers
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation Observes Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Awareness 2011
In December, news reports chronicled the illness and hospitalization of Richard Holbrooke. Among them was one from the Washington Post on December 12th: “Special envoy Richard Holbrooke has surgery for tear in aorta.” The next day, December 13th, Richard Holbrooke died. In observing TAD Awareness 2011, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is committed to sharing information aimed at reducing the incidence of aortic emergencies and their too-often tragic consequences. - October 03, 2011 - Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
SADS Host Their 5th International Conference in Atlanta
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS) will host their 5th International Conference in Atlanta October 1st and 2nd. - September 29, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
9/24 Triathlon Remembers 10-Year Old Abbey; Brings Awareness to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes
Triathlon event in Rock Hill South Carolina. This event is in honor of Abbey Wambach, who died at the age of 10 due to complications related to a SADS condition. The event will benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) foundation. - September 24, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
VersaSuite’s Version 8.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Inpatient/Hospital Certification
Austin, TX based Health Care Software company adds Complete EHR Hospital Certification to its impressive suite of fully integrated EHR, PM, HIS, RIS/PACS, ASC and Inventory offerings. - August 31, 2011 - VersaSuite
CareSouth Tags Dean Alverson as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales
CareSouth Health System, Inc., the largest privately held home health services company in Georgia, announced today that Dean Alverson has joined CareSouth as Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Sales. The announcement was made today by CareSouth President and Chief Executive Officer,... - August 10, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Leading Cardiologist Associate Director of Interventional Cardiology
Board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Rehman has been an attending cardiologist at SNCH since 2002. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. - July 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
International Journal of Angiology Offers Insight Into All Sub-Specialties of Vascular Medicine
The multidisciplinary approach of the IJA offers insight into all sub-specialties of vascular medicine including vascular and cardiovascular surgery, cardiology and neurology. - July 23, 2011 - Thieme Publishers
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Modular Devices Inc. Helps to Quickly Restore Cardiac and Vascular Services to Joplin, MO
Modular Cath Lab installed at St. John’s mobile field hospital. - July 02, 2011 - Modular Devices Inc.
Scisense Offers Educational Webinar “Exploring Synergies Between Echo and Pressure-Volume Systems” Featuring Dr. Kim Connelly
Webinar attendees will learn both the advantages and challenges of echocardiography and PV loop analysis. - June 04, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Routine Pulse Checks Could Prevent Thousands from Avoidable Death and Disability Says UK Heart Rhythm Charity, Arrhythmia Alliance
UK heart rhythm charities call for life-saving pulse checks to be made routine at GP surgeries. - June 04, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Scisense Offers an Educational Webinar Titled "Peer-Review Expectations of PV Loop Data" Featuring Dr. Marc Feldman (MD, FACC), University of Texas
Webinar attendees will gain insights about validating PV loop data. - May 21, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Pacemaker That Will Not Prevent Patients from Having an MRI
In addition to the Revo pacemaker, South Nassau Communities Hospital uses advanced technologies to provide timely, accurate diagnoses and therapies to treat the range of cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and defibrillator complications. - April 23, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Heart Test Laboratories Announces New Board Member, Wilson Rondini
Heart Test Laboratories is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilson Rondini to the company's board of directors. - April 15, 2011 - Heart Test Labs