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Jun 7, 2021- First-of-its-kind steerable delivery system designed for left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder to seal the LAA in people who are at increased risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation- New delivery system works with Abbott's leading Amplatzer Amulet™ LAA Occluder device to enable better access to the LAA and seals off a broad range of LAA anatomies- Steerable sheath gives physicians enhanced flexibility and precise placement when implanting Amplatzer Amulet
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Jun 7, 2021- All 16 Walgreens locations in the city of Philadelphia will provide the rapid BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test at no cost to customers who present a Pennsylvania EBT ACCESS Card, starting June 7 and running through July 4- First-of-its-kind pilot program aims to increase consumer access to rapid testing- BinaxNOW is the most studied and widely available rapid antigen test in the U.S. and has been available nationwide for over-the-counter (OTC), non-prescription purchase at Walgreens since mid-April
- Jun 3, 2021- Abbott has the capacity and supply to support increased demand for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices following Medtronic's decision to stop the global distribution and sale of the Medtronic HeartWare™ ventricular assist device (HVAD)- Access to MCS devices are critical for advanced heart failure patients and can improve survival, clinical outcomes and quality of life- Abbott is working with physicians and health systems to ensure supply of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) alongside training and education for implanting physicians now offering Abbott's HeartMate 3™ to their patients
- Jun 1, 2021- Updated outlook reflects lower recent and projected demand for COVID-19 tests- Revised forecast continues to reflect strong, double-digit EPS growth on both a GAAP and adjusted basis- Abbott's base business, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, continues to achieve strong growth- R&D pipeline continues to be highly productive, with a steady cadence of recent and upcoming product launches across the portfolio
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May 18, 2021Addressing High Blood Pressure to Reduce Health Disparities in Central Texas Underserved Communities- American Heart Association and Abbott announce new initiative to advance health equity, fight high blood pressure and chronic conditions in greater Austin area
- May 17, 2021- Latest-generation TAVI system features advancements to reduce or eliminate risk of blood leakage around valve implant- The non-surgical Navitor TAVI system offers best-in-class deliverability and access through small vessels, expanding treatment options for patients with severe aortic stenosis
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May 12, 2021- Newly issued guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now accepts rapid, self-administered testing option that meet its criteria- United customers can depart the U.S. with the Abbott BinaxNOW™ Home Test in their carry-on bag and administer the test via the eMed digital health platform to re-enter the U.S.
- May 6, 2021- A new, first-of-its-kind study known as TAP-CHF leverages expertise across Abbott's cardiovascular portfolio to optimize treatment for patients suffering from both AFib and heart failure- The trial will utilize Abbott technology including cardiac ablation and sensors to monitor for both pulmonary artery pressure and abnormal heartbeats- Historically, treating patients with both AFib and heart failure has been challenging, with few effective treatments or options to adequately manage both conditions simultaneously
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Apr 26, 2021- New imaging platform merges optical coherence tomography (OCT) with the power of automation using artificial intelligence (AI)- Ultreon 1.0 Software helps physicians automatically detect and quantify blood vessel characteristics, giving them better insights for optimal patient treatment- Platform offers advanced imaging features when combined with the Dragonfly OpStar™ imaging catheter used to access complex anatomy