Cardiovascular Business Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 10th, 2006
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Advanced Cell Technology - Advanced Cell Technology finalizes two financings totaling over $13 million
Expresso Fitness - Expresso Fitness secures additional $4 million investment
Spacelabs Healthcare - Spacelabs Healthcare reports revenue up 12.7% to $220.6 million for year ended June 30, 2006
Aarhus University, Denmark - Research from Denmark, Switzerland and Brazil in diabetes provides new insights
Abbott - Abbott launches device designed to treat patients at risk of stroke
Abbott - New findings from the United States and Canada in the area of hypertension described
Accreditation - Alere Medical coronary artery disease program receives full accreditation
Adenosine Therapeutics - Adenosine in-licenses the rights to technology for use in cardiac, cancer, vaccine applications
Adverse Drug Reaction - Cardiotoxicity of the cancer therapeutic agent imatinib mesylate documented
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. - Research from the United States add new data to angiology body of knowledge
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States advance proteins research
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India - Tetralogy of Fallot myocardial tissue shows pre-existing ultrastructural hypertrophy, degeneration
Allgemeines Krankenhaus Linz, Linz, Austria - Microvascular training animal model is developed
Alteon - New Alteon management focuses on developing alagebrium in diastolic heart failure
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Obstructive sleep apnea is a growing problem among children
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Palatal implant treatment is an effective option for obstructive sleep apnea
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Sinus balloon catheter technology is found safe and effective following a large-scale study
American College of Chest Physicians, U.S. - Inhaled corticosteroids reduce death in patients with COPD
American Medical Association - Breathing problems during sleep increase the risk of depression
American Medical Association - Women with high levels of lipoprotein(a) have an increased risk for cardiovascular events
Aomori Municipal Hospital, Aomori, Japan - Findings from Japan, the United States and the South Korea advance knowledge in angiology research
Aristotle University, Greece - Cardiac mortality in thalassemia major patients is predicted by LV restrictive filling pattern
Arizona Heart Institute, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Sweden and Italy publish new studies and findings in the area of angiology
Athens Medical School, Greece - Researchers from Ireland, Italy and the United States report recent findings in cardiology
AtriCure - AtriCure receives CE Mark approval for cardiac arrhythmia treatment
ATS Medical - ATS Medical signs distribution deal with Novare Surgical Systems
Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Australia - New research from Australia, India and the United States in the area of medical devices detailed
Awards - Zargis' Cardioscan is runner-up in Wall Street Journal 2006 Technology Innovation Award
Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Perugia, Italy - Reports from Italy, Finland and Switzerland describe recent advances in angiology research
Baker Heart Research Institute, Australia - Chronic kidney disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes
Bart's and The London NHS Trust, U.K. - Mapping system in left atrium during permanent atrial fibrillation and sinus rhythm is evaluated
Baskent University, Turkey - White-coat hypertensives show altered LV diastolic function, aortic elastic properties
Bayer - People worldwide want to be young at heart but find it hard to follow doctors' orders
Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Findings from Brazil, Japan and the United States advance knowledge in imaging research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, U.S. - Carbon monoxide found to be therapeutic for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Biophan Technologies - Research demonstrates ability of MYO-VAD to prevent progression of heart disease
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, Taiwan and Germany provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes
Boston University, U.S. - Adrenergic receptor polymorphisms are associated with resting heart rate
Boston University, U.S. - Polyphenols improve AMPK, lipid levels, and accelerated atherosclerosis in diabetes model
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Advanced glycation end products cause adverse vasculature effects in diabetes
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Baseline CRP levels and genetic variation in 9 innate immunity genes show no association
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Cardiovascular outcomes trials show significant benefit of high-dose vs. standard-dose statins
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States and Turkey adds to atherosclerosis body of knowledge
Business Update - Mortara Instrument releases update of electrocardiographs platform for wireless ECG workflow
Business Update - Textronics expands into U.K. with NuMetrex clothes that monitor the body
Business Update - VNUS announces deferral of radiofrequency generator revenue sales during Q3, Q4 2006
Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Associates - Researchers from the United States, Italy and Canada report recent findings in heart disease
Cardiac Medical Devices - Ventracor trial results show left ventricular assist device had 83% success rate
CardiacAssist - CardiacAssist, Inc. places TandemHeart PTVA System at three new medical centers
Cardica - Cardica announces live surgery case using C-Port xA Distal Anastomosis System during CABG
Cardiology - Aortic stenosis is treated with transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Cardiology - ICD-associated fungal infection diagnosis and management are described
Cardiology - Junctional ectopic tachycardia is treated using transcatheter cryoablation
Cardiome Pharma - Cardiome announces positive Phase 2a results for oral RSD1235 in atrial fibrillation
CardioVascular BioTherapeutics - CardioVascular BioTherapeutics announces clinical collaboration
Cardiovascular Research - New international guidelines for heart transplant candidates standardize patient care
Cardiovascular Research Institute of Maastricht, Netherlands - Researchers' findings from the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States advance hypertension research
Cargill - Cargill showcases heart-healthy products containing CoroWise plant sterols
Carolina Cardiovascular Biology Center, Chapel Hill, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Netherlands advance knowledge in cardiology research
Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - New findings from the United States and France in the area of diet & nutrition described
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy - ET-1 plasma levels predict angiographic no-reflow after percutaneous coronary intervention
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, U.S. - Human brachial arteries are dilated by noninvasive transcutaneous low-frequency ultrasound
CellPoint - CellPoint adds F. David Rollo, MD, PhD, as president
Central Hospital, Izmir, Turkey - Off-pump coronary bypass can be effective for patients with concomitant malignancy
Central University of Venezuela, Venezuela - Researchers' work from Venezuela, Germany and the United States adds to angiology body of knowledge
Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel - Research from Israel, Germany and the United States add new data to cardiology body of knowledge
Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Germany - New data from Germany and the United States lluminates research in hematology
Charles Darwin University, Australia - Reports from Australia, the United States and Italy add new data to diabetes research
Chest Diseases Hospital, Safat, Kuwait - New data from Kuwait, Italy and the U Arab Emirates lluminates research in diabetes
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, U.S. - In aortic hypoplasia with ventricular septal defect, primary biventricular repair is safe option
China Pharmaceutical University, People's Republic of China - Crocetin inhibits leukocyte adherence to vascular endothelial cells induced by AGEs
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's Republic of China - Data from the People's Republic of China, India and Finland advance knowledge in cardiology research
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's Republic of China - One-stage aortic replacement is feasible and eliminates risk of aortic rupture
Chinese Academy of Science, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China and New Zealand add new data to cardiology research
Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Cardiovascular congestion in peritoneal dialysis is predicted by troponin T, LV mass, function
Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea - Cardiovascular events in chronic smokers may be prevented with green tea consumption
Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Germany and Japan describe findings in cardiology studies
City University of New York, U.S. - High-density lipoprotein cholesterol in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment is reviewed
City University of New York, U.S. - Plaque imaging and characterization using magnetic resonance imaging are reviewed
Cleveland Clinic, U.S. - Findings from the United States, United Kingdom and Belgium advance knowledge in cardiology research
Cleveland Clinic, U.S. - Permanent atrial fibrillation surgery patient factors and lesion sets are assessed
Cleveland Clinic, U.S. - Research from the United States in cardiology provides new insights
Cleveland Clinic, U.S. - Surgical treatment of pseudo-aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is characterized
Clinic Trial Service Unit, U.K. - Statin therapy safely reduces the risk of vascular events
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Belgium - Researchers' work from Belgium and the United States adds to cardiology body of knowledge
CNR, Bari, Italy - Recent findings from Italy and Lithuania illuminate research in cardiology
CNR-IBIM, Reggio Calabria, Italy - Low triiodothyronine in hemodialysis patients is independent predictor of death
Collaborations - Lung association and Myogen form pulmonary arterial hypertension educational partnership
Columbia University, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Italy and South Korea describe new data in surgery research
Cordis - Study suggests heart attack patients do better with sirolimus-eluting than bare metal stents
Cornell University, U.S. - Carotid angioplasty and stenting is comparable to CEA in high-risk patients
Cytokinetics - Cytokinetics presents Phase I clinical trial data for cardiac myosin activator CK-1827452
Danish National Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark - Researchers' data from Denmark, the United States and Japan advance angiology research
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece - Reports from Greece, France and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in statins research
Duke University, U.S. - Aortic root replacement can be safely performed with allografts or mechanical conduits
Duke University, U.S. - Can measures of disease progression serve as foundation for therapeutic development?
Duke University, U.S. - Cutting balloon angioplasty for pulmonary vein in-stent stenosis may improve results of repeat angioplasty
Duke University, U.S. - New data from the United States and United Kingdom lluminates research in angiology
Duke University, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States and South Korea add new data to diabetes research
Dupuytren University Hospital, Limoges, France - Findings from France, Japan and the United States advance knowledge in cardiology research
East Carolina University, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States and Japan add new data to cardiology research
Eli Lilly - Study shows Exenatide as effective as biphasic insulin in controlling blood sugar levels
Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, U.S. - Recent findings in transplants described by researchers from the United States and Spain
Emory University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Canada add new data to cardiology research
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Statins for perioperative cardiovascular prevention in vascular surgery are focus of review
Erasmus University, Netherlands - Women with type 2 diabetes have increased risk of macrovascular disease compared to men
European College of Pharmaceutical Medicine, France - Nebivolol is considered in review of clinical and pharmacological characteristics
Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center, Berlin, Germany - Tilt-induced presyncope is prevented by norepinephrine transporter inhibition
Fudan University, People's Republic of China - Matrix metalloproteinase-2 contributes to TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis in cardiac myocytes
Fudan University, People's Republic of China - PPAR gamma ligand pioglitazone can induce plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression
G. d'Annunzio University, Italy - Recent studies from Italy, Sweden and Switzerland add new data to transplants research
George Washington University, U.S. - Low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes
Georgetown University, U.S. - Blood pressure increases after aldosterone infusion with high-NaCl diet in obese rats
German Heart Center, Munich, Germany - Bileaflet heart valve-associated single beat regurgitation is investigated
Goteborg University, Sweden - Ischemic stroke subtype relation to serum C-reactive protein and genotype is described
Gulhane School of Medicine, Turkey - In prediabetes, soluble P-selectin may not contribute to prothrombotic state or atherogenesis
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. - Cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure is reviewed
Hallym University, South Korea - New findings from South Korea, India and Norway in the area of heart disease detailed
Hamamatsu University, Japan - Recent findings in ischemia described by researchers from Japan, the United States and France
Harvard University, U.S. - A common treatment for prostate cancer increases risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Harvard University, U.S. - Breast cancer treatment with proton and photon irradiation offered exceptional lung and heart sparing
Harvard University, U.S. - Cardioplegia-induced stromal-derived factor-1 alpha triggers microvessel contraction
Harvard University, U.S. - Endocarditis early predictors of short-term morbidity and mortality are determined
Harvard University, U.S. - New findings in pain described from the United States
Harvard University, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States, Austria and France add new data to statins research
Harvard University, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States adds to cardiology body of knowledge
Healthcare Access - Access to equipment is one of several barriers in cardiac intervention variation
Heart Failure - Heart failure patient care improves at hospitals in the Get With The Guidelines program
Heart of England NHS Foundation, U.K. - Glibenclamide and inhaled human insulin equally effective in improving glycemic control
Heart Research Institute, Australia - High-density lipoprotein concentration link to antiatherogenic activity is examined in review
Heart Rhythm - Kidney disease increases the risk of sudden cardiac death for ICD patients
Heartscape Technologies - Heartscape Technologies names Arthur Hiller as CEO and director
Hopital Bichat, Paris, France - Predischarge C-reactive protein is poor predictor of CV events 1 year after acute coronary syndrome
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada - Researchers' data from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States advance surgery research
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon, Madrid, Spain - Major heart surgery postoperative infections are still at high rate in ICUs in Europe
Hospital Universitario Valdecilla, Santander, Spain - New research from Spain and the United States in the area of cardiology detailed
Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark - Reports from Denmark, the South Africa and Japan advance knowledge in diabetes research
I Monzino Cardiology Center, Milan, Italy - New findings from Italy and the United States in the area of cardiology detailed
Indiana University, U.S. - Bioethics program in predictive health is established at Indiana University
Indiana University, U.S. - Chemotherapy-induced sclerosing cholangitis diagnostic features examined
Indiana University, U.S. - Postconditioning in females depends on injury severity
Indiana University, U.S. - Reports from the United States, United Kingdom and Denmark advance knowledge in cardiology research
INRA-Universite d'Auvergne, France - Cardiovascular risk factor study will assess the effect of two trans fatty acid dietary sources
Institut Universitari Parc Tauli, Sabadell, Spain - Reports from Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom describe recent advances in pneumococcal research
Institute of Pharmacological Research Mario Negri, Italy - BNP and amino-terminal proBNP were compared in patients with chronic and symptomatic heart failure
Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, Netherlands - New research from the Netherlands; A, United Kingdom and United States in the area of cardiology detailed
Ischemia Research & Education Foundation, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Taiwan and United Kingdom in the area of angiology described
Istanbul University, Turkey - Research from Turkey, Greece and Switzerland in obesity provides new insights
Jikei University, Japan - LV mass is reduced in hypertension with concentric LV hypertrophy by addition of spironolactone
Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Italy in genetics provide new insights
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