cardiac arrhythmias

GE HealthCare unveils CardioVisio, a clinical decision support tool for Atrial Fibrillation

GE HealthCare has launched CardioVisio for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a digital tool designed to assist clinicians in visualizing longitudinal data relevant for disease progression from multiple data sources, and driving evidence-based clinical decision support directed by up-to-date AFib guidelines. The new technology was showcased at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, […]

Start-up Capreolos launches Ready4OP app to support patients before major surgical procedures

Capreolos (formerly Patronus Health),  the developer of an interactive, app-based surgery prehabilitation programme for patients, doctors, and clinics, has launched its first product, the Ready4OP app.  The digital companion supports patients preparing for major operations. Capreolos provides evidence-based, scientifically sound information and useful facts about surgery and hospital stays. The Ready4OP app also provides a […]

Siemens Healthineers unveils Acuson Origin – a premium ultrasound system for cardiovascular procedures

Siemens Healthineers has unveiled the Acuson Origin, a dedicated cardiovascular ultrasound system with new, powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features. Designed to improve patient outcomes and help physicians perform minimally invasive cardiac procedures more efficiently, the Acuson Origin addresses the entire continuum of cardiovascular patient care, including diagnostic, structural heart, electrophysiological, and paediatric procedures.

Hemosonics introduces Quantra POC device for managing high-risk bleeding

Hemosonics’ Quantra System is a novel point-of care (POC) device for the management of high-risk bleeding, especially in cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, orthopaedics and liver transplantation.

Leading Cambridge neuroscientist appointed as Executive Chair of UK’s Medical Research Council

The UK’s Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, has appointed Professor Patrick Chinnery as the next Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC). He will succeed the current interim Executive Chair of MRC, Professor John Iredale and is expected to start in October. “Professor Chinnery brings a wealth of experience […]

Bio-Gate partnership  Hologic and Bayer set up international partnership to provide contrast-enhanced mammography package

Hologic and Bayer has established an international partnership to deliver contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) solutions to improve the detection of breast cancer for women in multiple countries across the European, Canadian and Asia Pacific regions.

Eshelman Institute for Innovation establishes research collaboration  with Aston University

As part of a new collaboration, the Eshelman Institute for Innovation  (EII), within the UNC Eshelman School  of Pharmacy, in North Carolina, US, will work with Aston University, in Birmingham, England, on a three-year project focused on preventing damage caused by swelling of the central nervous system (CNS).

Surrey and Sussex collaborative extends Sectra imaging technology to sixth NHS trust

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a new agreement to deploy Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution in  bid to further improve patient care.

AI in BioMed forecast to reach $6 trillion by 2027

The most comprehensive mapping of companies, investors, trends, technologies and industry leaders in the AI in BioTech and HealthTech Industry Ecosystem [1] – 14,000 organizations in total – was released recently by Global AI Ecosystem, with the support of AI Industry Analytics (AiiA) and Deep Knowledge Group.  

ESC publishes first guideline covering all acute coronary syndromes

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on acute coronary syndromes are were published online 25 August 2023 in the European Heart Journal [1]. The document covers the management of unstable angina and all types of acute myocardial infarction.