15th Annual Scientific Meeting - Heart Failure Society of America

SynCardia Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2826
1992 E. Silverlake Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Website: www.syncardia.com
EXHIBITORS
The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) is the world’s
only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total Artificial Heart. It
is approved as a bridge to transplant for patients dying from end-stage
biventricular failure. Visit our booth for updates on the Freedom
portable driver and more.
The Joint Commission.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2912
One Renaissance Blvd
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Website: www.jointcommission.org
The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for heart failure uses
Get With The Guidelines heart failure measures as the clinical practice
requirement. Advanced certification for heart failure provides a
comprehensive evaluation of this patient population. Certification of
your heart failure program demonstrates excellence in fostering better
outcomes.
Vasomedical.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2722
180 Linden Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
Website: www.vasomedical.com
Vasomedical EECP® therapy systems are the only non-invasive
external counterpulsation therapy devices proven safe and effective
in angina and heart failure clinical trials published in peer reviewed
medical journals. EECP® therapy is FDA cleared and Medicare
approved. Vasomedical also features Holter monitors (including the
unique combined 3-channel ECG Holter and ABP recorder) and EZ
patient management products.
Wiley-Blackwell.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2916
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Website: www.wiley.com
EXHIBITORS
Wiley-Blackwell is the international scientific, technical, medical and
scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, with strengths
in every major academic and professional field and partnerships with
many of the world’s leading societies.
The Methodist JC Walter Jr Transplant Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . 2914
6550 Fannin, Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77030
Website: www.tmhs.org
Since 1963 Methodist has been a pioneer in thoracic transplantation
and assist devices. In 2010, we completed 362 total transplants,
making Methodist the largest transplant center in Texas and the
region. Methodist is number one in the nation for combined heart/lung
transplants and became the first center in Texas to offer total artificial
heart procedures.
Thoratec Corporation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2815
6035 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Website: www.thoratec.com
Thoratec Corporation is a world leader in therapies to address
advanced-stage heart failure. The company’s products include the
HeartMate® LVAS and Thoratec® VAD (Ventricular Assist Device)
with more than 18,000 devices implanted in patients suffering from
heart failure. For more information, visit the company’s web site at
http://www.thoratec.com.
XDx, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2412
3260 Bayshore Blvd.
Brisbane, CA 94005
Website: www.xdx.com
XDx is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the discovery,
development and commercialization of gene expression testing in the
areas of transplant medicine and autoimmunity. XDx has one marketed
product, AlloMap® Molecular Expression Testing, a non-invasive gene
expression test that aids in the management of heart transplant patients.
ZOLL .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2812
121 Gamma Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Website: www.zoll.com
The ZOLL® LifeVest® wearable defibrillator protects patients at
risk of sudden cardiac arrest, during a patient’s changing condition
and when permanent SCA risk has not been established. The LifeVest
provides patients constant monitoring, immediate protection, and
peace of mind.
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