Medtronic received regulatory approval and is
launching in the EU its Euphora semicompliant balloon dilation catheter. The
device allows for a pre-dilation procedure that can be beneficial in
determining the nature of the lesion, helping to decide on which stent to use
and preparing the area for stenting.
Some features of the device:
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.
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- Delivery system with PowerTrac (TM) technology to provide superior deliverability through tight lesions.
- Environmentally friendly packaging, a reduced box size that has a smaller footprint on congested shelves and improved product labeling for fast readability to improve efficiency in the cath lab.
- Significantly improved insertion and retraction force to enhance navigation to lesion sites when using the Kissing Balloon Technique, a method for treating bifurcated lesions.
- Ultra-slim balloon material, a tapered proprietary inner shaft design and an optimized mini-wrap to reduce the wall thickness of the balloon and contribute to the extremely low crossing profile.
Source: Medindia
Heart Attack
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
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 Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionIt can be a serious condition affecting the heart. It is defined as mean pulmonary arterial pressure >25mm Hg at rest and >30mm Hg on exertion. | Advertisement
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