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BioWorld MedTech

May 14, 2013

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Heart Rhythm Society 2013 Scientific Sessions: Mittal; more data needed on lead removal for new ICDs

DENVER — Electrophysiology leads were a big topic at this year's meeting of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS; Washington), and a session held on the last day reviewed the evidence in support of removing ICD leads that are the subject of an advisory when replacing the generator. Suneet Mittal, MD, of Columbia University (New York) seemed at several points in his presentation to argue in favor of removing any leads with a troubled safety history, but he concluded that more data are needed to make the call, even when a physician is already operating on the patient to replace the defibrillator unit. Read More

Heart Rhythm Society 2013 Scientific Sessions: Medtronic eyes broader CRT indication via Block HF data

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12th annual MedTech Investing Conference: Panels: On funding & trials, consider the alternatives

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Aviir expands testing focus to inherited cardiovascular disease

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Deals roundup: Theragenics has takeover offer from Juniper for up to $71.4M

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HRS notebook: Study reveals benefits of Sorin dual-chamber ICD

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Agreements/contracts: Mediware to offer blood software services to DoD

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Court report: Rosetta Genomics gets $625K in Sanra/Parkway settlement

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Financings roundup: Lanx raises $15M 'C' round for sales force, new products

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