"GE Healthcare technologies are utilized in 112 of the 120 electrophysiology teaching institutions today. This latest agreement with St. Jude Medical is a natural extension of our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art tools and technologies to the electrophysiologist," said Laura King, global vice president, Interventional, Cardiology and Surgery, of GE Healthcare. "We are excited about bringing together the expertise from two innovative companies to enable effective, minimally invasive therapies," said King.
"Atrial fibrillation is one of the largest unmet clinical needs in cardiovascular medicine today," said Dr. Peter Chen, president of St. Jude Medical's organization that is developing the ICE catheter. "By working with GE Healthcare, we are enhancing our ongoing efforts to improve treatment options for AF patients and their physicians," said Chen.
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*APAF: N Engl J Med. 2006 Mar 2; 354(9):967-9; Catheter Ablation of Long-Lasting Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Critical Structures for Termination Posted 11/08/2005
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