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TCT Surgeons Course Highlights Role of Hybrid Suites
July 8, 2010 – The annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) event has traditionally been a symposium for interventional cardiologists. However, as an...
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Studies Show New Diagnostic Uses for Echocardiography
June 2, 2010 – Key research on new diagnostic uses for cardiac ultrasound will be presented at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 21st Annual Scientific...
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Robot Helps Teach Physicians New Cath Lab Procedures
June 1, 2010 – A teleproctoring technology uses robotic technology to teach physicians about new procedures without the additional expense of travel. Piedmont Heart...
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ACC Partners With Diagnostic Company to Develop a Web-Based Biomarker Resource
May 19, 2010 – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Roche Diagnostics began collaboration to develop a peer-reviewed biomarkers clinical resource Web portal....
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Organization Promotes Quality Care in Cath Labs
May 17, 2010 – The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) recently announced the creation of the Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence...
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Simulations Differentiate Novice From Skilled Physicians
May 14, 2010 – Research published in the April issue of The Journal of Simulation in Healthcare demonstrates the potential for high-fidelity simulations in...
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Simulation Trains for Laser Lead Extractions
May 13, 2010 – A new simulation system to augment traditional procedural training for physicians on laser-assisted lead extraction procedures permits hands-on practice...
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Key Trial Data Explained at SCAI's Annual Meeting
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions’ (SCAI) upcoming 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions promises the latest news in interventional cardiology from...
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TCT 2010 to Highlight Key Research
April 19, 2010 – The Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2010 scientific sessions set for September will provide significant clinical research updates to...
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New Transradial Access Educational Web Site Launched
March 25, 2010 – The Transradial University Web site was launched this week to help expand the use of transradial access as an alternative vascular access site. As...
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New Features, Comparative Effectiveness Headline ACC 2010
Organizers of the 2010 ACC Annual Scientific Session, March 13–16 in Atlanta, recently highlighted some of the changes to this year’s program. On Saturday, March...
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ACC Highlights 30 Late-Breaking Trials
March 9, 2010 – The most recent data from 30 late-breaking clinical trials is being highlighted during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2010 scientific sessions,...
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Percutaneous VAD Users Explain Cases at Symposium During ACC
March 9, 2010 – During the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Session, March 14-16, CardiacAssist will host its “Clinical Innovations in...
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Optimizing PCI Outcomes, Evolving Paradigms Covered at ACC
March 5, 2010 – Experts will lead an evening symposium during ACC 2010 that will cover the latest clinical and experimental breakthroughs in the percutaneous treatment of...
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Anti-Platelet Therapy Subject of ACC Lunch Session
February 26, 2010 – The field of cardiovascular therapy is being transformed continuously due to the emergence of new anti-platelet agents possessing unique properties....
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Session Examines Anti-Platelet Therapies During ACC
February 23, 2010 – Experts in anti-platelet therapy will offer their insights and interpretations on emerging agents in comparison to current therapy at an evening...
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Complimentary Atrial Fibrillation Symposium is March 13 at ACC
February 22, 2010 – The session “The Future is Now: Changing Paradigms in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Management,” will take place 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 13 in...
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Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement Simulator Module Launched
January 19, 2010 – A new simulator released today provides physicians with an opportunity to practice transcatheter heart valve implantation using a new module for the...
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ACC, i2 Summit is March 14-16 in Atlanta
December 23, 2009 – The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) ACC.10 and i2 Summit 2010 is March 14-16, 2010, in Atlanta. The event is designed to translate...
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SNM’s Conjoint Mid-Winter Meetings Offer Four Scientific Meetings in One Location
November 23, 2009 — SNM will hold its Conjoint Mid-Winter Meetings on Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010, at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M. This year, SNM...
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Hosts Cardiac Therapeutic Hypothermia Conference
October 13, 2009 – The Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with guest national faculty will present The Miracle on Ice: Therapeutic Hypothermia...
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Hearts in Hand at TCT Offers Physical Heart Models to Aid in Structural Heart Planning
September 17, 2009 – One of the activities at TCT 2009 is the Hearts in Hand Collection, a library of physical heart models in a variety of structural disease states,...
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Bracco Hosts TCT Breakfast on Contrast Media in Interventional Cardiology
September 15, 2009 – Bracco is hosting a breakfast symposium at TCT 2009, “Evidence-Based Selection of Contrast Media in Interventional Cardiology,” for...
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TCT 2009 Offers Key Information on Latest PCI Advances
August 21, 2009 – The Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2009 symposium is set for Sept. 21-25, at The Moscone Center
in San Francisco, Calif. This...
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Registration Open for Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions Conference
August 19, 2009 – Registration is now open for the Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI 2009), set for Dec. 6-8 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The program will...
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TCT to Highlight Several Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
August 12, 2009 – The Cardiovascular Research Foundation announced today the late breaking trials that will be presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics...
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ACR Launches Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced Proficiency Exam
July 1, 2009 - On Sept. 9, 2009, the American College of Radiology (ACR) will offer the inaugural Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced Proficiency (CCT CoAP) Examination open...
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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Adds Programming to Annual Meeting
June 19, 2009 – The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is set to hold its fourth annual scientific meeting, July 16-19, 2009 in Orlando, Fla. This...
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TCT Nurse, Technologist Symposium Offers Strategies to Improve Angioplasty Patient Care
June 5, 2009 – This year’s Transcatheter Therapeutics (TCT 2009) conference will offer a Cardiovascular Nurse and Technologist Symposium, Sept, 21-22. The symposium...
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Philips Partners With Healthworks to Offer Live Lecture Webinars on EP Essentials
May 14, 2009 - Partnering with Healthworks Inc., the Philips Learning Center is offering a series of live lecture webinars called “Electrophysiology: The Essentials.”...
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The 2009 Vascular Annual Meeting is set for June 11-14
May 8, 2009 - The 63rd Vascular Annual Meeting hosted by the Society for Vascular Surgery is expected to draw 1,200 of the world's top vascular surgeons June 11-12 at the...
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CIRS Introduces Vascular Access Training Phantom
April 22, 2009 – CIRS today introduced the Model 072 Vascular Access Training Phantom Kit, which is designed to provide a realistic training medium for needle insertion....
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The American Society of Hypertension Launches New Education Initiative
April 22, 2009 - The American Society of Hypertension Inc. (ASH) is launching the ASH Hypertension Accreditation Program to enhance the level of education of allied health...
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ACC/AHA's New Treatment Guidelines Recommend Ultrafiltration Therapy for Heart Failure Patients
April 15, 2009 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with the International Society for Heart and Lung...
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AHA Funds Three Research Centers to Study Generation of Cardiac Muscle Cells
April 14, 2009 - Three research centers have been awarded funding from the American Heart Association, with support from the Jon Holden DeHaan Foundation, to study the...
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SCAI Hosts Scientific Sessions May 6-9 in Las Vegas
April 10, 2009 - The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) will host its annual scientific sessions May 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s...
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AHA Releases Statement on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Diseased Brain Vessels
April 7, 2009 - The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is providing recommendations for the use of minimally invasive procedures to treat brain blood...
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ACC, HRS Announce Cardiosource Partnership
April 2, 2009 - The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) are collaborating to deliver free, unlimited access to...
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ACC, AHA Publish Updated Heart Failure Guidelines
March 26, 2009 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with the International Society for Heart and Lung...
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Society of Chest Pain Centers Announces New Acute Heart Failure Center Accreditation
March 24, 2009 - The Society of Chest Pain Centers’ new Acute Heart Failure Center Accreditation program is aimed at helping healthcare facilities improve patient...
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18th Interventional Cardiology Symposium is June 18-20 in Montreal
March 19, 2009 – The 18th annual Interventional Cardiology Symposium will take place June 18-20 in Montreal, Canada. The event, organized by the Montreal Heart...
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Drug Information Association Hosts Conference on Cardiovascular Safety, QT/Arrhythmia Assessment in Drug Development
March 19, 2009 - The Drug Information Association (DIA), in cooperation with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the FDA, will host Cardiovascular Safety and QT/Arrhythmia...
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LUMEN 2009 Discusses Strategies for Faster STEMI Care
March 19, 2009 - The LUMEN 2009: The Symposium on Optimal Treatments for Acute MI recently hosted hundreds of paramedics, emergency department staff, nurses, internists,...
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Bifurcation Summit Set for June 4-5
March 3, 2009 – The third annual Left Main and Bifurcation Summit will be held June 4-5, 2009 at the New York Marriot Marquis in New York City. The two-day scientific...
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Several Societies Host Programs During ACC 2009
March 2, 2009 - Several cardiovascular societies will host additional educational sessions Saturday March 28 during the American College of Cardiology's 58th Annual...
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ACC's 58th Annual Scientific Sessions is March 29-31
March 2, 2009 - The American College of Cardiology's 58th Annual Scientific Session is set for March 29 – 31, in Orlando, FL. The ACC's Innovation in Intervention: i2...
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18th Interventional Cardiology Symposium is June 18-20
February 26, 2009 - The 18th Interventional Cardiology Symposium is June 18-20, in Montreal Canada. Organizers say the event is the largest meeting on interventional...
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Heart Failure Society Offers User-Friendly Online Information for Patients
February 20, 2009 – The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) recently posted 11 fact-filled education modules on its Web site (www.abouthf.org) where doctors can send...
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Educational Forum for Coronary Healthcare Professionals Set for April
February 19, 2009 - The Society of Chest Pain Centers will hold its 12th Congress of Chest Pain Centers event April 29-May 2, 2009 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN....
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Webinar Reviews the Role of 3D ICE, Mapping in Ablation of Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia
February 16, 2009 - Registration is now open for the Heart Rhythm Society’s free Reality EP Webcast, “Role of 3D ICE and Epicardial Mapping in the Ablation of...
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