(Montreal, February 15, 2016) Baylis Medical’s new streamlined transseptal system, licensed in Canada, comprised of a radiofrequency active pigtail guidewire and a steerable sheath, brings new possibilities to patients suffering from heart failure. Dr. Jaimie Manlucu, treating physician, CANet Investigator, and member of the Arrhythmia Service at London Health Sciences in London, Ontario noted that a significant number of heart failure patients who are candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) often have suboptimal outcomes with conventional implant techniques.  Placing CRT pacing wires into the left heart through the atrial septum is a promising alternative approach, but can be challenging without dedicated tools. “This innovative transseptal system from Baylis Medical is the first commercially available apparatus that optimizes transseptal access from an alternate superior approach,” said Dr. Manlucu. “Streamlining the transseptal aspect of the implant procedure allows us to provide this therapy in a reliably safe and efficient way.” “We are pleased to have developed this streamlined access method to the left atrium that enables physicians to deliver their therapies.” said Kris Shah, president of Baylis Medical. “Access to CANet’s leading-edge network of investigators allows us to validate our therapies and move them to the market – and bring relief to...

(London, ON): The Canadian Arrhythmia Network (CANet) is thrilled to be hosting its inaugural 2015 Scientific Conference on September 16-17, 2015 at the Concorde Hotel in the beautiful and historic, Québec City. CANet will be investing $26 million in research and development programs over the next five years and is bringing together the best and brightest heart rhythm disturbance clinicians and researchers in health, engineering and social sciences from across Canada. “In Canada, sudden cardiac death is still the number one cause of death — even more so than cancers,” said Dr. Anthony Tang, CEO and Scientific Director at CANet. “This conference will bring our network of over 100 investigators and our partners together for the first time to share ideas, discuss new technological innovations and patient engagement strategies to develop and evaluate new heart rhythm therapies.” Conference participants will have the opportunity to network with other researchers in a variety of disciplines, interact with CANet government and industry partners and learn more about the robust research funding programs. This network is a flourishing heart rhythm research community who are making an impact on arrhythmia health in Canada. The network focuses exclusively on heart rhythm health and is geared towards...

Government of Canada invests in national health-focused research networks Five research networks have been named to conduct groundbreaking research that focuses on addressing various major health and life sciences issues. The following networks have been selected as Networks of Centres of Excellence: Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement, and Long Life – AGE-WELL (Toronto, Ontario) Biotherapeutics for Cancer Treatment – BioCanRx (Ottawa, Ontario) Canadian Glycomics Network – GlycoNet (Edmonton, Alberta) Canadian Arrhythmia Network – CANet (London, Ontario) NeuroDevNet (Vancouver, British Columbia) – renewed The competition resulted in four new networks receiving funding and one existing network being renewed for a second five-year term. NCEs mobilize a critical mass of expertise from across the country, bringing together health, natural and social scientists, as well as engineers. Partners from industry, government and the not-for-profit sector contribute additional expertise and support. Minister of State Wong announces new research network to help Canadian seniors live independently and safely AGE-WELL is receiving $36.6 million over five years to help seniors live independently and safely at home. AGE-WELL will identify the needs of aging adults and find ways to reduce the burden on their caregivers. The network will use advanced technology to...