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Vernakalant for infusion approved in the European Union for rapid conversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Merck and Cardiome Pharma Corp. announce that the intravenous formulation of vernakalant has been granted marketing approval in the European Union. This can offer physicians, patients and hospitals an important therapy option to use for the rapid treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation.

NICE guidance gives people living with AF more treatment options

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:36:00 +0000

Technology appraisal recommends the use of dronedarone in treating Atrial Fibrillation under specific conditions.

Hansen Medical signs agreement to integrate its Sensei X CoHesion 3-D visualisation module with the St Jude Medical’s EnSite Velocity Cardiac Mapping System

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:17:00 +0000

Agreement is part of deal to promote new products utilising new complementary technologies tackling heart rhythm disorders.

New defibrillator may offer 24/7 surveillance without touching the heart

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:31:00 +0000

Cameron Health’s S-ICD device promises to reduce the delivery of "unnecessary shocks".

New imaging method can aid in planning implantable cardiac defibrillator placement

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:33:00 +0000

Study shows molecular imaging can play an important role in diagnosing risk in cardiovascular patients, according to researchers in Japan.