BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical devices, announced that clinical data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its ProMRI® pacemakers has been presented. 

Tomorrow in San Diego, thousands will gather to kick off the start of the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo, which runs from March 14 – 16. Cutting-edge imaging in the cardiology space will be on display throughout the conference, from the late-breaking trials to the educational sessions.

The focus of the cardiology world will be on San Diego for the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo on March 14–16. As usual, imaging will be featured prominently, so read on to learn about the can’t-miss imaging sessions at ACC.15.

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the imaging modality of choice for doctors treating patients with ischemic stroke, but cardiac CT is just as effective at predicting recurrent strokes, according to a study published in the March issue of Radiology.

Devices and treatments specifically designed to match individual patient anatomy using 3D printing technologies and resorbable bioplastics are effective at providing targeted treatments against infection and cancer, according to a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s Annual Scientific Meeting.

TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 23, 2015 — Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced that it has named Guy Poloni as director, MR Business Unit, and Bill Newsom as director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit. They will be responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans that drive growth and profitability for their respective product lines. They will also interface with the global business units at Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to communicate the needs and requirements of the U.S. market.

Recent research has found that routine early use of MRI in children with suspected ischemic stroke could speed diagnosis and treatment. This message was underscored by the experience of 13-year-old Isaac Webber in the U.K., who, as The Guardian reports, had a close call when his stroke diagnosis was delayed.

A clinical trial involving Biotronik’s ProMRI pacemaker has shown the model is safe for use during head and lower-back MRI scans, according to results published in the journal Heart Rhythm.