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Cardiome To Release 2007 Results - 24 Mar 2008
CNNMoney.com (press release)Cardiome intends to initially develop GED-aPC in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
Letter to the Editor - Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryCirculatory support system as a bridge to decision in patients with refractory acute cardiogenic shock: Is there a space for extracorporeal membrane
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Minnesota ... - Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryIn conclusion, I agree with Santise and colleagues that there is definitely a place for ECMO in the treatment of patients with acute cardiogenic shock.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support improves survival of ... - Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery18 Magovern and Simpson 19 reported that bleeding was noted in most patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock supported by ECMO, 48% required
Abiomed Receives Conditional FDA Approval for Impella 2.5 Study ... - Mar 17, 2008
Business Wire (press release),It is the world's smallest VAD and is already used outside the US to treat conditions such as AMI, cardiogenic shock, and low output syndrome.
The surgeon, the statistics and the data - Feb 25, 2008
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (subscription)For example, some centers reported an incidence of unstable angina of 62% or cardiogenic shock of 7.2%. It seems that, at least for some risk factors,
Progress in Resuscitation An Evolution, Not a Revolution - Mar 11, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Conventional, closed-chest CPR is at best imperfect, producing hemodynamic change similar to that observed in cardiogenic shock.
Registered Nurse - RN - Mar 10, 2008
ADVANCE,The RN staff is certified in the management of IABP patients, complicated cardiogenic shock, high risk pre- and post- cardiac intervention patients,
Palliative Care Knowledge Useful - Mar 10, 2008
Nurse.com,This MI had developed into cardiogenic shock and multisystem organ failure. An intracorporeal left ventricular assist device was placed and he was then
Medical bills swamp desperate family - Mar 19, 2008
Auckland stuff.co.nz,The next day the Mt Wellington man was in cardiogenic shock. Machines breathed for him, a balloon pump kept his heart going, and he needed kidney dialysis.
More devices aim to help a sick heart, not replace it - Mar 10, 2008
Chicago Tribune,..."We cannot think of using them for every heart attack," he said, "but for patients who are sickest, with very low blood pressure having cardiogenic shock,
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital ... - Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryAlong with his colleagues Drs Eldred Mundth, Willard Daggett, and W. Gerald Austen, he developed surgical strategies to treat cardiogenic shock and the
New Hypertension Treatment "Takes The Pressure Off" - Mar 14, 2008
North American Press Syndicate,Bystolic is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated cardiac failure,
Which IIb/IIIa blocker for primary PCI? - Feb 27, 2008
TheHeart.Org,...patients with high-risk features such as old age, reduced ejection fraction, and cardiogenic shock, who are not included in many randomized studies.
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treatment of ... - Feb 7, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryObjective: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an established treatment option in patients with cardiogenic shock.
Scorecard-rated PCI operators in New York found to steer clear of ... - Jan 25, 2008
TheHeart.Org,..."We posit that this is likely due to concern among interventionalists that the high mortality associated with cardiogenic shock would negatively impact
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Jan 23, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),...with the primary-PCI group, there was a trend toward lower 30-day mortality, and cardiogenic shock was less frequent (occurring in 1.3% of patients, vs.
Cardiome And Astellas Announce Regulatory Update - Jan 21, 2008
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),Cardiome intends to initially develop GED-aPC in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
Diabetes Glossary of Terms - Jan 27, 2008
TamilStar.com,...a number of different mechanisms including not enough blood volume (hypovolemic shock) and not enough output of blood by the heart (cardiogenic shock).
A Woman's Heart - Dec 25, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,She went into cardiogenic shock, which means her heart wasn't pumping like it was supposed to. This had the doctors telling her husband that she probably
Fremont-Rideout Health Group Launches Groundbreaking Programs for ... - Dec 12, 2007
PR-USA.net (press release),Traditional definitions of shock include categories such as septic shock due to infections, cardiogenic shock due to heart attack, obstruction of blood flow
A new heart for a surgeon - Dec 26, 2007
New Brunswick Home News Tribune,He was in cardiogenic shock. Under ideal circumstances, we would have waited for a bigger patient. We thought that maybe a smaller heart would work,
Police officer cleared of rape claim - Dec 7, 2007
Sandusky Register,...a number of different mechanisms including not enough blood volume (hypovolemic shock) and not enough output of blood by the heart (cardiogenic shock).
News from the American Heart Association - Dec 10, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Rescue PCI is recommended for patients who have received fibrinolytic therapy and have any of the following: 1) cardiogenic shock in patients less than 75
Bystolic(TM), a Novel Beta Blocker, is Now Approved by the FDA for ... - Dec 18, 2007
CNNMoney.comBystolic is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated cardiac failure,
Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital ... - Dec 3, 2007
Business Wire (press release),It is the world's smallest VAD and has been used to treat conditions such as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), cardiogenic shock and low output
Cardiome to Hold Investor Update Call - Dec 14, 2007
CNNMoney.comCardiome intends to initially develop GED-aPC in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
AHA, ACC update management guidelines for ST-elevation MI - Dec 12, 2007
TheHeart.Org,...be given during the first 24 hours except in patients with heart failure, risk factors for cardiogenic shock, or relative contraindications to the drugs.
False-Positives in the PCI Era: Patients Sent to Cath Lab ... - Dec 21, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Patients with cardiogenic shock and advanced age were included in the current analysis. The ECG of patients with suspected STEMI were reviewed
New Drug Application for Tolvaptan， Otsuka''s Investigational ... - Dec 21, 2007
金�界,The most serious adverse events were cardiogenic shock (1.7% in patients receiving tolvaptan vs. 1.2% of patients receiving placebo), pulmonary embolism
Recuperating actor couldn't hoist Tiny Tim - Dec 2, 2007
Edmonton Journal,His heart would go into cardiogenic shock: "I could hear the monitor beeping, and it wasn't sounding good," he laughs. "You find yourself listening to your
Cardiome Updates Guidance - Nov 26, 2007
CNNMoney.comCardiome intends to initially develop GED-apc in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
straight to the heart - Nov 13, 2007
EMS Magazine,...or poorly closing valve. papillary muscle rupture is found in 7% of patients in cardiogenic shock and contributes to 5% of the mortality after acute mi.
cardiome pharma commences phase 1 study for ged-apc - quick facts ... - Nov 20, 2007
RTT News,...in april 2007 cardiome acquired exclusive worldwide rights for ged-apc for all indications. cardiome expects to develop ged-apc in cardiogenic shock
natrecor authorized in canada for treatment of acute decompensated ... - Nov 14, 2007
DG News...or for patients suspected of having low cardiac filling pressures. natrecor should not be used as primary therapy for patients with cardiogenic shock or
director's cut of national geographic video debuts: cardiowest ... - Nov 13, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),...“patients with predominant right heart failure and those with profound cardiogenic shock have a realistic chance to survive with a tah-t, which is superior
drug whys: atenolol - Nov 8, 2007
EMS1.com - Emergency Medical Service Resources,...second and third degree av blocks or cardiogenic shock. while all beta blockers may exacerbate reactive airways, the cardioselectivity of atenolol
balancing perioperative risks in orthopedic surgery: the patient ... - Nov 8, 2007
Ortho SuperSite,...i indications for percutaneous coronary intervention include unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (including cardiogenic shock). percutaneous
extended pneumonectomy for non–small cell lung cancer: morbidity ... - Nov 5, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...pulmonary embolism, pulmonary oedema, chronic respiratory failure), (2) cardiac (cardiac arrythmia, angina, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock),
statewide program helps improve quality of care for heart attack - Nov 4, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),...and cardiogenic shock did not significantly change following the intervention, although the study was not designed to directly assess these outcomes.
fda approves glaucoma drug combining two old-line agents - Nov 1, 2007
MedPage Today,...second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, as well as in patients with hypersensitivity to any component.
allergan, inc. receives fda approval for combigan â„¢ (brimonidine ... - Oct 31, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock; and in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this
Speak with other shareholders about: (OTCBB: VASO), (OTC BB:ELHI ... - 19 Oct 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),...system indicated for use in cases of stable or unstable angina, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock.
Time to Treatment in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Oct 17, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),2 , 39 PCI is also the best option for patients with cardiogenic shock 40 and the only option for those with contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Evidence-Based ... - Oct 16, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Other important areas in cardiology, such as cardiogenic shock, pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, and stroke are comprehensively described.
Abiomed to Present Impella ® 2.5 Clinical Data at TCT 2007 and ... - Oct 16, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...under CE Mark approval in Europe to treat conditions such as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), cardiogenic shock, and low output syndrome.
Scientists criticize adult stem cell claim - Sep 24, 2007
Scientist,15) that his team had saved the life of a 64-year-old man who suffered from cardiogenic shock by transplanting adult autologous bone marrow-derived stem
A new surgical technique for ventricular septal rupture closure ... - Oct 3, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryTwo patients were in cardiogenic shock at the time of the operation, 1 was hemodynamically stable, and the other 2 were in New York Heart Association
Case 6: Patient Follow-up - Oct 9, 2007
EMS1.com - Emergency Medical Service Resources,They have less myocardial damage, lower rates of heart failure, cardiogenic shock and dysrhythmias. One study found the sum of ST-depression in V1-V6 to be
Rescue versus regeneration - Oct 3, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...[Abstract/Free Full Text] Potapov EV, Weng Y, Hausmann H, Kopitz M, Pasic M, Hetzer R. New approach in treatment of acute cardiogenic shock requiring
BUYINS.NET: (ABMD) SqueezeTrigger Price is $12.030. There is ... - Sep 27, 2007
Trading Markets,These pumps can be inserted percutaneously to provide ventricular support to patients suffering cardiogenic shock or undergoing a high-risk procedure.
New Perspectives on optimizing the management of patients with ... - Sep 25, 2007
TheHeart.Org,Wet patients with impending cardiogenic shock (truly "cold") will need an inotrope or pressor agent in addition to diuretic therapy.
GrowthStockResearch.com: Spotlight Stock: Fortified Holdings Corp ... - Oct 18, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...system indicated for use in cases of stable or unstable angina, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock.
Lista 200 prac zaprezentowanych przez polskich autorów na ... - 10 Sep 2007
Polskie Towarzystwo Kardiologiczne,...[4392] Elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock on admission significantly benefit from invasive strategy.
Tilarginine in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and ... - Sep 4, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),In addition, patients in cardiogenic shock have abnormal and unstable renal function, so accurate estimation of baseline renal function is impossible.
Tilarginine in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and ... - Sep 4, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),2 Plasma concentrations of ADMA were found to predict adverse outcome in patients with multiorgan failure, 3 a common cause of death in cardiogenic shock.
Tilarginine in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and ... - Sep 4, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Effect of tilarginine acetate in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock: the TRIUMPH randomized controlled trial. JAMA.
SOSTHENES PAULO MWITA - Sep 7, 2007
Daily News - TSN,There are other types of physiological shock, with a different set of symptoms, for example, cardiogenic shock whichoccurs when the heart is severely
Cardiome to Present at Bear Stearns Conference - Sep 6, 2007
CNNMoney.comCardiome intends to initially develop GED-aPC in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
News For Your Web Site - Aug 22, 2007
dBusinessNews Boston (press release),...“Despite advances in medical therapy and technology, the prognosis of patients with persistent multiple organ failure, often following a cardiogenic shock,
ESC: One in Four Emergency Angioplasty Procedures Linked to Stent ... - Sep 7, 2007
MedPage Today,But when the devices were used in relatively stable patients -- those without cardiogenic shock -- "there was a five-fold improved rate of optimal coronary
OPTIMIST: The Outcome of PCI for stent-ThrombosIs MultIcentre STudy - Sep 3, 2007
News-Medical.net,Finally, the usage of thrombectomy devices in PCI for stent thrombosis is feasible but should be considered for patients without cardiogenic shock.
An Unusual Complication of Support with a Continuous-Flow Cardiac ... - Aug 29, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),To the Editor: A 61-year-old man in cardiogenic shock was recently transferred to our hospital. Angiography revealed total occlusion of the left anterior
Clock is Ticking on Approval of Abiomed's Impella - Aug 12, 2007
Seeking Alpha,It is so easy to implant, according to Arrow, it can serve as a temporary support device for five days in patients suffering from acute cardiogenic shock,
Abbott Reminds Doctors of Pediatric Kaletra Dosing Regimen - Aug 21, 2007
FDA news (subscription),...born at 30 weeks gestation who was given approximately 6.5 mL of Kaletra oral solution and died nine days later of cardiogenic shock, Abbott said.
Risk stratification in acute heart failure - Sep 2, 2007
News-Medical.net,We excluded from this analysis the patients with cardiogenic shock, whose short-term mortality is so high that specific models for risk stratification are
Thanks to Portable Driver Available Only in Europe - Aug 30, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),..."Patients with predominant right heart failure and those with profound cardiogenic shock have a realistic chance to survive with a TAH-t, which is superior
Abiomed Receives Conditional FDA Approval for Impella 2.5 Pivotal ... - Aug 30, 2007
Business Wire (press release),It is the world’s smallest VAD and has been used to treat conditions such as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), cardiogenic shock, and low output
Erratum to "Reconstructive surgery in active mitral valve ... - Aug 27, 2007
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (subscription)Indications for surgery were (i) severe congestive heart failure (NYHA class III) in 21 patients (32%) and cardiogenic shock in nine of them (14%),
Abbott warns on risk of overdose with Kaletra liquid - Aug 15, 2007
Aidsmap,The infant died nine days later of cardiogenic shock. Infants weighing 7kg -15kg should receive a dose of oral solution equivalent to a drug dose of 12mg/kg
FDA Reminds Clinicians of Appropriate Dosing for Kaletra Oral Solution - Aug 14, 2007
Medscape (subscription)The infant died from cardiogenic shock 9 days after receiving the treatment. The overdose was thought to be caused by a miscalculation of the dose.
Cardiome Reports Second Quarter Results - Aug 8, 2007
CNNMoney.comCardiome intends to initially develop GED-aPC in cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening form of acute circulatory failure due to cardiac dysfunction,
Par Pharmaceutical Ships Additional Dosage Strength Of Generic ... - Aug 8, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Metoprolol succinate extended release is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block of greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock,
Two Minnesota groups report improved STEMI outcomes with ... - Aug 6, 2007
TheHeart.Org,..."These results are particularly notable because no patients were excluded from the analysis, including those with advanced age, cardiogenic shock,
Rapid transfer offers lifeline for heart attack victims - Aug 3, 2007
HULIQ,Even higher risk patients, such as the elderly and those with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock, were transferred to the primary
Taking heart - and giving one - Jul 14, 2007
Globe and Mail,He was in walking cardiogenic shock.� David's life expectancy was somewhere between hours and days. Dr. Ross told the Princes that he needed a new heart.
ECP GmbH Enters Licensing Contract for New Technology Used in ... - Jul 24, 2007
PresseBox (Pressemitteilung)(abonnement),...intravascular blood pump for the percutaneous treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock as well as post-cardiac surgery.
Abiomed's Impella Circulatory Support Technologies Receive ... - Jul 18, 2007
Trading Markets,The Impella 5.0 has been used to treat patients in need of cardiac support resulting from post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock, myocarditis, low cardiac output
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