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Experimental Heart Device Shows Promise, Risk

April 2, 2009 bjohnson56 1

A new experimental device to treat atrial fibrillation had mixed results in a recent study but still shows promise as a treatment option. The Watchman is the first device designed to permanently treat atrial fibrillation, a heart condition in which blood stagnates in a small pouch called the left atrial appendage.

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[Video Profile] eCardio Diagnostics

March 23, 2009 bjohnson56 0

Identifying a cardiac arrhythmia is an important first step in diagnosing a potentially life-threatening heart condition. Texas-based eCardio Diagnostics, a leading provider of digital holter monitors, seeks to improve the speed and accuracy of this process.