HRC 2011 Exhibitors

AGA Medical Ltd

AGA Medical Corporation is a St Jude Medical Company, founded by Dr. Kurt Amplatz, is a market leader in developing devices for the minimally invasive treatment of Structural Heart Defects.

AGA Medical is building on 15 years of innovation to bring you the AMPLATZER® Cardiac Plug, the next generation LAA closure device for the prevention of stroke.

At this year's HRC AGA Medical will be giving attendees the opportunity to virtually implant the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug on their state of simulator located on the AGA Medical booth.

Ambu Ltd

Ambu Blue Sensor products have been designed for diagnostic ECG. They are
not only the best-performing single-patient electrodes on the market, they also consistently provide extra value. A unique construction, advanced production methods, original design, and proven quality make Ambu Blue Sensor electrodes some of the most reliable and cost -effective on the market. Their design and construction is based on a 30 year electrode heritage. For the last three decades Ambu has always prioritised innovation over cost and Worldwide Ambu electrodes are recognised as the electrode of choice for Diagnostic Monitoring.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate in contacting our customer service department who will be more than happy to help.

Tel: +44 (0) 1480 498403
E-mail: uksales@ambu.com
Web: www.ambu.co.uk

 APC Cardiovascular

APC Cardiovascular is a distributor of innovative products for Cardiologists
and Physiologists.

The Task Force Monitor is the premier tilt testing equipment in the UK. APC has long specialised in non invasive cardiac output monitoring and this year we have new products that can really aid the clinician in optimising CRT devices. These include the NICCOMO and the ICON a non-invasive cardiac output monitor that works using electrical velocimetry to give a beat to beat reading which requires only four ECG electrodes.

We also have the widest portfolio of radiation protection equipment which includes Xenolite, a range of extremely light weight, lead free garments, Radpad radiation-protective drapes that reduce scatter radiation to the operator by up to 95%, ProGuard Radiation Reducing Gloves that are thin enough to provide excellent gripping and dexterity.

APC is also the leading UK supplier of temporary pacemakers.
Web: www.apc-cardiovascular.co.uk
E-mail: info@apc-cardiovascular.co.uk

Arrhythmia Alliance

The Arrhythmia Alliance is a coalition of charities, professional medical groups and industry allies. These groups work together under the Arrhythmia Alliance umbrella to promote timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, and to enhance the quality of life for people living with cardiac arrhythmias.

Tel: +44 (0) 1789 450787
Web: www.heartrhythmcharity.org.uk

Arrhythmia Alliance, PO Box 3697, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8YL

Atrial Fibrillation Association

To provide support and information on Atrial Fibrillation to those affected by this condition. To advance the education of the medical profession and the general public and to promote research into the management of Atrial Fibrillation.

Tel: +44 (0) 1789 451837
Web: www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk

Bard EP

BARD® is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of Electrophysiology, Vascular, Urology, Oncology, and Surgical Specialty products.

BARD® markets its products and services worldwide to hospitals, individual health care professionals, and extended care facilities.

BARD® Electrophysiology products include: a variety of temporary pacing wires; an extensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology catheters; the Bard LabSystem™ Pro EP recording system and Micropace Cardiac Stimulator.

For further information contact BARD® Customer Services:

Tel: +44 (0)1293 529555
E-mail: customer.services@crbard.com 
Web: www.bardep.com & www.barduk.com

Bard EP, Forest House, Tilgate Business Park, Brighton Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BP

Bayer Healthcare

Bayer Healthcare is a research-based company who develop and market medicines for a wide variety of therapeutic indications. These include the areas of oncology, contraception, andrology, haemophilia and multiple sclerosis. The most recent compound to be introduced to the market is an oral anticoagulant for the prevention of VTE in adult patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery.

Web: www.bayer.co.uk

Biosense Webster

Biosense Webster is recognised worldwide as a leader in the science behind the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Guided by the needs of Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists, Biosense Webster has pioneered innovative technological advancements for more than 30 years. From the first deflectable tip catheter to today’s most sophisticated 3-D cardiac mapping and navigation system – Carto®3, our products and services continue to help Electrophysiologists expand the boundaries of their field.

Tel: +44 1 800 729 9010
Web: www.biosensewebster.com

BIOTRONIK®

Saving Lives and Providing Security
BIOTRONIK is a leading European company in the field of biomedical technology. We focus on devices for vascular intervention and electrotherapy of the heart. Our products help physicians to save lives and to improve their patients' quality of life.

Global Player

BIOTRONIK operates a global network. About 5,100 employees research, develop, produce and sell BIOTRONIK products, as well as support our customers on every continent.

Quality and Safety
BIOTRONIK's quality control ensures that the products meet the requirements of both the legislation and the company's internal standards. Regular inspections as well as testing of our products and manufacturing processes contribute significantly to this achievement.

Business Areas
BIOTRONIK has concentrated on two distinct business areas - electrotherapy and vascular intervention - which has enabled the company to provide customers with a wide range of standardised products.

Biotronik Home Monitoring
Over 11 years ago Biotronik was the first to develop and introduce an internet-based, wireless remote monitoring system using the GSM telephone network. Today more than 200,000 Biotronik Home Monitoring systems have been implanted in more than 65 countries worldwide. All Biotronik pacemakers, ICD and CRT devices are compatible with the Biotronik Home monitoring system which allows remote device follow up at anytime from anywhere in the world, thus optimising patient care.

For more information please visit:

Web: www.biotronik.com

Boehringer Ingelheim

The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 135 affiliates in 47 countries and 39,800 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.

In 2007, Boehringer Ingelheim posted net sales of 10.9 billion euro while spending one fifth of net sales in its largest business segment Prescription Medicines on research and development.

For more information please visit:
Web: www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer and manufacturer of medical devices with approximately 25,000 employees and revenue of $7.806 billion in 2010. For more than 30 years, Boston Scientific has advanced medicine by providing a broad and deep portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services across a wide range of medical specialities. 

Tel: +44 (0) 844 8004515
Web: www.bostonscientific-international.com

British Heart Foundation (BHF)

The nation's heart charity. Our vision is a world where people don't die prematurely from heart disease. Our primary focus is patient care, service delivery and the prevention of disease. We'll achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone with heart disease.

Web: www.bhf.org.uk

British Journal of Cardiac Nursing (BJCN)

British Journal of Cardiac Nursing is a clinical and professional review journal for nurses who wish to be fully informed of developments in the speciality of cardiac nursing. It aims to provide the highest standards of clinical reviews and reflects the different contexts in which nurses operate, whether working in a hospital-based unit or ward or within primary care.

Web: www.cardiac-nursing.co.uk

Cameron Health

Cameron Health, Inc. was founded to advance ICD technology. Our goals: To reduce or eliminate morbidity associated with use of traditional leads, introduce refinements in rhythm discrimination, improve efficiency of the implant procedure, programming and follow-up. In short, Cameron Health strives to provide reliable defibrillation without touching the heart.

Cameron Health’s S-ICD system is the world’s only completely subcutaneous defibrillator. Both the pulse generator and the electrode are implanted just under the skin and outside the ribcage. The implanted electrode lies along the sterna border, entirely outside the venous system.

Web: www.cameronhealth.com

Cardiac Rhythm News

Cardiac Rhythm News is a quarterly newspaper focusing on the news, features and important scientific information on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart failure, sudden cardiac death and bradycardia.

 

Cardiac Rhythm News readership consists of 3500+ European and US based EPs, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons interested in pacing and atrial defibrillation using CRT-Ds, ICDs and pacemakers as well as new drugs and the use of medical,surgical and interventional management of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.

 

E-mail: Powell-dawn@bibamedical.com or Advertising-sanna@bibamedical.com
Web: www.cardiacrhythmnews.com

Cardiac Services

Formed in 1969, Cardiac Services Group has developed into a leading supplier of Medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment throughout the UK and Ireland. Cardiac Services will be demonstrating the latest in ECG technology with the TC Pagewriter Cardiograph Range from Philips Healthcare. Also on display will be the Philips Healthcare StressVue System, Zymed Holter System and the MRx Defibrillator.

Tel: +44 (0) 1625 878 999
E-mail: orders-uk@cardiac-services.com
Web: www.cardiac-services.com

Cardiology News

Cardiology News is a unique bi-monthly publication keeping cardiologists and related professionals up-to-date on the latest developments in their field. Combining first class articles, case reports, journal reviews, conference reports , book reviews and product and company developments, the magazine provides an invaluable forum for the communication of news and information from every aspect of cardiology.

Our circulation now averages 4,000 giving us an estimated readership of 10,000 per issue. the readership includes consultant and registrar cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, physiologists, trainees, nurses, cath lab staff and NHS management. Visit our newly updated website at www.cardiologynews.uk.com

Contact: Alasdair Grierson
Tel: +44 (0)131 478 8403
Email: alasdair@pinpoint-scotland.com
Web: www.cardiologynews.uk.com

Cook Medical

COOK MEDICAL Lead Management Division, the pioneering leader in LEAD EXTRACTION Technologies, invites attendees to view the newest, most innovative devices for lead removal including: EVOLUTION Mechanical Dilator Sheath, EVOLUTION-Shortie for vascular access during extraction procedures, BULLDOG Lead Extender for lumenless leads and the new LIBERATOR Beacon Tip Locking Stylet.

Tel: +353 61 239344
Web: www.cookmedical.com

Coronary Heart

Coronary Heart is a specialised UK cardiology publication designed for the entire cardiology team distributed to 2800 readers bi-monthly.

CardiologyHD.com is our new international website (over 2000 visitors per month) and uses the latest in web technology including video and social media integration, and contains all articles from previous magazines. Join hundreds of our fans on our Facebook page for the latest website and magazine updates, and details on how to get involved.

Tel: +44 (0) 845 6220
E-mail: admin@coronaryheart.com
Web: www.cardiologyhd.com

Dot Medical

Dot has worked in the field of Cardiology for over thirteen years, achieving great success through the introduction of innovative, state of the art technology to hospitals across Britain and Europe.

We manufacture the Alert Internal Cardioversion System for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, currently used in over 40 hospitals in the UK. The huge success of Alert Internal Cardioversion System has resulted in expansion of the Alert into Europe. It is increasingly used to cardiovert larger patients for whom external cardioversion is inappropriate and as an adjunct during EP studies.

In recent years, we have expanded into other therapeutic areas including Therapeutic Hypothermia using the award winning Arctic Sun system, now in use in over 30 UK hospitals .The Arctic Sun is the only patient cooling system to meet current NICE guidelines.

In 2010, Dot Medical launched the Amigo Remote Catheter Manipulation System in the UK, ensuring the first patient use of the Amigo in the world. The Amigo is designed to protect cardiologists from excessive radiation exposure.

This year we launched the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation system – which promises to revolutionize the way cardiac ablation is conducted!

2011 also sees Dot Medical establishing a UK patient screening programme to help detect the presence of Atrial Fibrillation in order to assist in stroke prevention.

Visit us on stand TT7 in the Warwick Room to obtain more information about any of our products and services.

Tel: +44 (0)1625 668811
Email: info@dot-medical.com
Web: www.dot-medical.com

Dot Medical Ltd, 3 Bailey Court, Green Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1JQ

EPreward

DON'T CUT YOUR CATHETER TIPS! Sell your whole used Intracardiac Ultrasound and Diagnostic EP catheters to EPreward's Catheter Buy Back Program and earn 4 times more money than the platinum tip value. UK hospital tested and Arrhythmia Alliance approved. Over 75 FREE online EP education classes. EP Nurse owned and managed, EPreward's Mission is your EP Labs growth and success.

Web: www.epreward.com

GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare is a global leader in medical mapping, diagnostic cardiology, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, drug discovery and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.

Visit the GE booth to see the latest Innova 3D imaging, MARS SCD algorithms, new MAC 5500HD high definition ECG System with bi-vent pacemaker detection and analysis, new MUSE version 8 ECG Management System, ComboLab XTi EP System, Adreview™ and Vscan hand-held echo imaging.

Web: www.gehealthcare.co.uk

Hansen Medical

The Sensei ® X Robotic Catheter System and the Ar tis an ™ Co ntrol Catheter combine to change the landscape of treatment for complex cardiac arrhythmias, including AF, by providing physicians unsurpassed catheter accuracy and control. We're charting a path that benefits doctors, patients, and hospitals.

Web: www.hansenmedical.com

Heart Rhythm UK

Heart Rhythm UK is a charitable organisation affiliated to the British Cardiovascular Society and acts as a unifying focus for all healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients in the UK with abnormalities of the heart rhythm and rhythm controlling devices.

The society has members drawn from professional bodies including Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Arrhythmia Nurses and trainees from each of these disciplines; the society aims to provide education, information, promotion of research and professional support for members.

HRUK has close working relationships with the Arrhythmia Alliance, colleagues in the medical equipment industries (ABHI) and the Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Web: www.hruk.org.uk 

Medtronic

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. Every year, Medtronic provides medical professionals with products and therapies to help improve the lives of nearly 6 million people. With deep roots in the treatment of heart disease, Medtronic now provides a wide range of products and therapies which help the management of many chronic and debilitating conditions - every five seconds a life is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. Medtronic in the UK has been based in Watford for over 35 years, providing educational facilities for health professionals and customer service and technical assistance for all our business divisions.

Tel: +44 (0) 1923 212 213
Web: www.medtronic.co.uk

Microlife WatchBP

Microlife Corporation officially states that The Microlife WatchBP family is unique and innovative, it entails a family of BP devices that are designed for all three forms of measurements: home (for clinical use), office and 24-h Blood pressure measurement.

All three devices are exactly designed according to the latest ESH guidelines for blood pressure measurement.

For more information please visit:
Web: www.watchbp.co.uk

NHS Improvement

NHS Improvement's strength and expertise lies in practical service improvement. It has over a decade of experience in clinical patient pathway redesign in cancer, diagnostics, heart, lung and stroke demonstrates some of the most leading edge improvement work in England which supports improved patient experience and outcomes.

Working closely with the Department of Health, trusts, clinical networks, other health sector partners, professionals bodies and charities, over the past year it has tested, implemented, sustained and spread quantifiable improvements with over 250 sites across the country as well as providing an improvement tool to over 800 GP practices.

Web: www.improvement.nhs.uk

Novacor

A dedicated and highly focussed company specialising in the supply and support of Ambulatory Patient Monitoring Systems including 11 day Holter, Automatic ECG Event Recorders, advanced ABP Monitors and a comprehensive range of combination Holter devices. Parameters include ECG, BP, Sleep Apnoea, Arterial Compliance, Posture, Activity, HRV, QT, ST, AF and more

Please visit us at stand no B1 to find out more...

Tel: +44 (0) 1322 660200
Fax: +44 (0) 1322 669112
E-mail: enquiries@novacor.co.uk
Web: www.novacor.co.uk
Novacor UK Ltd, Southern Cross Industrial Estate, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8EE

Physiological Measurements Ltd

Win an iPad on stand TT1. Physiological Measurements Ltd are award winning providers of community based cardiology and cardio-respiratory services. Our pathways utilise our innovative software, high end equipment and quality accreditations.

Vist the PML stand for more on our services, diagnostic equipment (UK Distributors for GE Medical, Ganshorn, ndd and Norav Medical) and also our NEW Telepath platform.

Tel: +44 (0) 870 246 1888
Web: www.pml.tel
E-mail: info@pml.tel

Roche

About Roche

Headquarted in Basel, Switzerland, Riche is a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche is the world's largest biotech company with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, virology, inflammation, metabolism and CNS. Roche is also the world leader in in-vitro diagnostics and a pioneer in diabetes management. Roche's personalised healthcare strategy aims at providing medicines and diagnostic tools that enable tangible improvements in the health, quality of life and survival of patients. In 2010, Roche had over 80,000 employees worldwide and invested over 9 billion Swiss francs in R&D. The Group posted sales of 47.5 billion Swiss francs. Genentech, United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche group. Roche has a majority stake in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.

About CoaguChek® XS System

The CoaguChek® XS System is part of the continuing efforts of Roche to promote patient self-testing (PST) and patient self-management (PSM) in anticoagulation therapy, and to emphasise the importance of INR level testing in patients on anticoagulation treatment. CoaguChek® XS is the latest generation of coagulation monitoring devices from Roche - pioneers in hand-held patient self-testing technology. It offers a wide range of benefits - including fast, reliable accurate results in one minute and built-in quality control which checks every strip automatically - ensuring laboratory-equivalent accuracy and precision. It is convenient and easy to use, only requiring a small finger-prick blood sample - preferable to accessing a vein - and is a handheld meter for easy portability. The meter truns on when you insert the strip, and uses automatic programming via a code chip. It stores 100 results with time and date and has a 21-month strip storage which should be kept at room tempearture.

For more information plesae visit: www.roche.com & www.roche.co.uk

Sanofi-Aventis

Sanofi-Aventis UK, an affliate of the global pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, is a dynamic organisation working to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and their patients. Our portfolio of products and services closely match the priorities of the NHS and include: diabetes, cardiovasculardisease, thrombosis, oncology, vaccines.

Sanofi-Aventis is based in Paris and operates in over 100 countries.

Web: www.sanofi-aventis.co.uk

Sorin Group

SORIN GROUP is a global medical device company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The Company develops, manufactures and markets medical technologies for cardiac surgery and for the treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders.

With over 3,700 employees worldwide, the company focuses on three major therapeutic areas:
• cardiac rhythm management (CRM)
• cardiopulmonary bypass
• heart valve repair and replacement

Each year, over one million patients are treated with SORIN GROUP devices in more than 80 countries. We serve over 5,000 hospitals worldwide.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, SORIN GROUP is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Tel: +44 (0)1452 638500
Web: www.sorin.com
Web: www.sorin-crm.com
Sorin Group UK Ltd, 1370 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Busine

ss Park, Gloucester, GL3 4AH

Spacelabs Healthcare

Spacelabs Healthcare is a leading provider of a complete range of innovative non-invasive diagnostic cardiology solutions. We continue to develop world class products and aim to define high standards in customer care. This year is no exception as we see the launch of our revolutionary new PATHFINDER SL Holter Analysis System.

The PATHFINDER SL converges and enhances the best features and capabilities of our legacy Holter systems and features new advanced multi layer 7 day analysis to enable the comprehensive exploration of a patient’s cardiac condition.

Our new Holter Analysis System represents the evolution of over 40 years of technology, design, algorithm development and experience in the analysis of ambulatory ECG recordings.

To find out more about the Pathfinder SL visit www.tinyurl.com/pathfindersl and visit our stand at HRC 2011.

Spectranetics

Spectranetics manufactures and markets the only Excimer Laser System approved in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan for use in minimally invasive interventional procedures within the endovascular system. More than 800 Spectranetics laser systems are used in hospitals worldwide.

The Company’s Vascular Intervention (VI) products include a range of peripheral and coronary laser catheters for ablation of stenosis and occlusions in infrainguinal arteries an arteries within the heart. The Company also markets aspiration catheters for the removal of thrombus and support catheters to facilitate crossing of coronary and peripheral arterial blockages.

The Lead Management (LM) product line includes Excimer laser sheaths and cardiac lead management accessories for the removal of pacemaker and defibrillator leads.
For international customer service and orders

Tel: +31 33 4347 050
Web: www.spnc.com
Spectranetics International B.V, Plesmanstraat 6, 3833 LA Leusden, The Netherlands

St. Jude Medical

St. Jude Medical develops medical technology and services that focus on putting more control and less risk into the hands of those who treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide. The company is dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine by reducing risk whenever possible and contributing to successful outcomes for every patient. St. Jude Medical employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology and neuromodulation.

Tel. +44 (0) 1789 207600
E-mail: uk-support@sjm.com
Web: www.sjm.com

STARS

STARS “Working together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer support on Syncope and Reflex Anoxic Seizures

Tel: +44 (0) 1789 451564
Web: www.stars.org.uk & www.education.stars.org.uk
STARS, PO Box 175, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8YD

STARS-US

STARS US is a national non-profit organization, committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and their families coping with Syncope. The main focus is educating and supporting sufferers, their families, the medical community and general public throughout the United States by offering a support system where they can obtain knowledge and understanding of these conditions.

Tel: +1 843-785-4101
Web: www.stars-us.org

STOK UK

"STOK UK believes outsourcing isn't about what you can subtract from a business, it's about what you can add"

From consignment counting to the provision and management of implant kits, STOK delivers bespoke solutions to some of the World's leading Medical Device Manufacturers (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St Jude Medical, Sorin).

Web: www.stokuk.com
STOK UK Ltd, 5 Sopwith Park, Royce Close, West Portway, Andover, Hampshire, SO10 3TS

Stroke Association

The Stroke Association has launched the ASK First campaign to raise awareness of Atrial Fibrillation, its links to stroke and the signs to watch out for. Many people are reluctant to talk to their GP about their risk of stroke. If you are concerned, you must ASK FIRST, to prevent a stroke later.

Web: www.stroke.org.uk
The Stroke Association, 1 Sterling Business Park, Salthouse Road, Brackmills, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7EX

Wisepress

Wisepress.com, Europe’s leading conference bookseller, has a complete range of books and journals relevant to the themes of the meeting. Books can be purchased at the stand or, if you would rather not carry them, posted to you – Wisepress will deliver worldwide. In addition to attending 250 conferences per year, Wisepress has a comprehensive medical and scientific bookshop online with great offers, some up to 40% off the publisher list prices.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8715 1812
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8715 1722
E-mail: bookshop@wisepress.com
Web: www.wisepress.com
Wisepress Online Bookshop, The Old Lamp Works, 25 High Path, Merton Abbey, London, SW19 2JL, UK

Your World Recruitment

Your World Medical specialist recruitment consultants have established a reputation for placing high calibre candidates in a diverse range of cardiology, respiratory and neurophysiology vacancies throughout the NHS and private sector. Visit our stand to discover how we can make your world even better.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0811
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7220 0810
Web: www.yourworldmedical.com
Your World Medical Recruitment, 4th Floor, 5 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4YD, UK