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Atrial Fibrillation


Medtronic posts strong earnings, but guidance dropped due to shaky sales

Top Stories | Tuesday, August 24 2010
 

Biotronik puts MR-compatible pacing systems on EU market

New Products | Tuesday, June 15 2010
 

CMS removes separate NCD for MRA

Industry News | Friday, June 04 2010
 

Strong CV sales propels Medtronic in Q4, FY10

Top Stories | Wednesday, May 26 2010
 

HRS: Experts debate doc involvement, quality measures in healthcare reform

Top Stories | Tuesday, May 18 2010
Written by Justine Cadet
 

DoJ report uncovers healthcare fraud settlements, actions in 2009

Industry News | Monday, May 17 2010
 

ACC: PINNACLE Registry aims to improve outpatient cardiac care

Conference News | Tuesday, March 16 2010
Written by Gina Narcisi
 

RSNA: Cardiac CT could replace fluoroscopy for valves w/ less radiation dose

Conference News | Sunday, November 29 2009
Written by Justine Cadet
 

Kaiser scores $54M+ in NIH/ARRA grants

Industry News | Wednesday, October 14 2009
 

Hansen debuts updated robotic catheter system, new catheters

New Products | Tuesday, September 15 2009
 

Siemens, SurgiVision to develop MRI-guided cardiac EP system

Partnerships & Alliances | Tuesday, September 08 2009
 

Medtronic receives CE Mark for updated MRI pacemaker

Regulatory News | Monday, June 22 2009
 

FEATURE: Multi-site initiative cuts CCTA dose by half

Top Stories | Tuesday, June 09 2009
 

ASE: 3D echo allows for better diagnoses

Conference News | Monday, June 08 2009
 

Circulation: MRI method could predict outcomes in a-fib patients

Clinical Studies | Wednesday, April 08 2009
 

Cardima completes $20M private sale of stock

Financial News | Tuesday, March 03 2009
 

HR: New 3D imaging tool is efficacious as atrial fibrillation ablation guide

Clinical Studies | Thursday, February 26 2009
 

New MRI method detects left atrial wall scarring in patients with atrial fibrillation

Clinical Studies | Monday, October 06 2008
 
Web Exclusives

Feature: U.S. needs national strategy to curb imaging overutilization

 Medical imaging overutilization--a growing concern in the U.S.--exposes patients to unnecessary radiation, while also adding to rising healthcare costs, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Radiology. In an interview, William R. Hendee, PhD, lead author, reviewed various methods by which medical imaging could be curtailed.

Radiology: Prelim study shows CE breast CT outperforms CT, mammo

 Dedicated contrast-enhanced (CE) breast CT delivered significantly improved conspicuity of malignant breast lesions, including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), compared with unenhanced breast CT and mammography, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology.

Radiology: Rad role may evolve as image-guided biopsies trend up

 CT, ultrasound and MRI have helped shift biopsy techniques away from more invasive approaches toward image-guided percutaneous techniques, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology. The trend toward less-invasive approaches translates into enhanced safety and efficiency and could lead to more interaction between patients and radiologists.

CMS Webinar: Incentive payments to offset EHR adoption, not reimburse

 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) EHR incentive payments are not considered reimbursement for money expended on EHR technology, but are intended to offset the cost associated with adoption and ongoing meaningful use, according to CMS during an Aug. 12 webinar.

CMS webinar: Eligible professionals can expect EHR incentives in 2011

 Funding incentives for EHR use is the main goal of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) meaningful use initiative, and there are incentive programs for both hospitals and eligible professionals, according to Elizabeth Holland, health insurance specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services, who spoke during a CMS-sponsored webinar Aug. 8.

Webinar: Stage 1 of meaningful use is for quality reporting acclimation

 Stage 1 requirements for meaningful use incentives aim to strike a balance between the overall goal of EHR use and widespread adoption, while avoiding added work, said Jonathan Teich, MD, PhD, chief medical informatics officer at Elsevier Health Services, during a HIMSS webinar titled “Meaningful Use: Safety and Quality of Care.”

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