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New Treatment Options Available for Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

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Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention and the director of the Karsh Division of Interventional Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, and his team of experts treat more than 10,000 patients every year. In such cases, TTVR, which replaces the valve entirely, may be a better option.

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Advanced heart model can provide patient-specific simulations

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A team led by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed an innovative computer model of blood flow in the human heart that promises to transform how we understand, diagnose, and treat heart conditions.

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in the Northeast to Adopt Advanced Robotic Technology for Heart Treatment

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PPMC, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, renowned for advanced clinical research, innovation, and compassionate patient care, stands at the forefront as the first in the Northeast United States to offer the Genesis System. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge innovations to provide patients with the best care.

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Penumbra Launches Laser-Cut Hypotube Sheath Designed for Venous Thromboembolism

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Innovative Valve Technology Element features the HemoLockValve System, designed to ensure hemostasis through dual-valve engineering. Advanced Hypotube Engineering The Element laser-cut hypotube design is engineered to maintain stepwise support throughout vasculature to enhance performance across challenging anatomies.

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Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Newest-generation Evolut TAVR System for Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

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Evolut FX+ provides increased space for catheter maneuverability to facilitate access to coronary arteries of varying patient anatomies. This is reinforced by our continued innovation of the Evolut TAVR platform, which has delivered proven valve performance and durability to physicians and patients for years.

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UH Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute First in World to Implant Penditure Clip Using Minimally Invasive Approach

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Everyone has an LAA, but its size and anatomy vary. The Penditure clip is curved to better match the atrial anatomy and was designed without fabric for better closure and reduced inflammation. This was also the first time this device and approach were used simultaneously in a human. on November 27.

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Mentice Enters Agreement to Acquire All Substantial Assets from Biomodex

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Since its inception in 2015, Biomodex has invested over 12 million EUR in IP and R&D, leading to the development of several innovative products and technology advances which will be very synergistic to Mentice’s current portfolio.

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