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When I reponded to your email earlier this evening I had not read your

NEWS post . I am greatly interested in Cryoablation and CryoCath

Tecnologies . Where is Kirkland QC ? It would be fascinating to know

whether Professor Haissaguerre has any involvement with cryoablation

research and whether he has any plans to incorporate it into his war

chest of tools/armoury . If so one could think that soon one might be

receiving the best of both worlds . One thing that I did pick up on

reading the CryoCath information and that sounded a warning for me was

the appearance more than once of that word : " potential " . Did you

think that the company was fairly tentative in making any claims at

this stage for the newly emerging procedure . ? ,you offer all

readers of this Board a great service with your News Bulletins and I

for one am enormously grateful for your contribution of News as well

as your visit to France . Your trip was something that I could not

have undertaken and yet through your generosity I feel that I too have

profited from it .

Tom

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> Hi every body,

> Here is web site that I found trawling for news, also an article

but

I am

> not sure how old it is.

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> Regards

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> http://cardio.ucsf.edu/ep/trials/lesions/

> <http://cardio.ucsf.edu/ep/trials/lesions/>

> CryoCath's Freezor Cardiac CryoAblation System Approved for

Sale

Across

> Europe

>

> Europe's foremost clinical centres for electrophysiology to be

primary

> focus for 2001

>

> KIRKLAND, QC, March 29 /PRNewswire/ - CryoCath Technologies Inc.

> (TSE:CYT), the global leader in cryotherapy products to treat

cardiovascular

> disease, today announced it has received CE mark regulatory

approval

to

> market

> the Freezor Cardiac CryoAblation System for treatment of cardiac

> tachyarrhythmias (rapid and irregular heart beats), across the

European

> Economic Community (EEC). This is a critical step in the regulatory

process,

> as Europe represents 35% of CryoCath's potential global

tachyarrhythmia

> market, or approximately 175,000 patients per year.

> To obtain the CE mark, CryoCath had to successfully demonstrate

the

> safety and performance of its CryoSystem in order to submit a

comprehensive

> file to a European Notified Body (NB) for review. As a prerequisite

for the

> CE

> mark, the Company also earned ISO 9001 certification for their

facility and

> processes. The EEC CE mark enables the Company to market the

Freezor

> CryoSystem without having to undergo country specific registration.

> " This is a significant milestone for CryoCath and maintains our

goal of

> commercializing our flagship product before the middle of 2001.

After five

> years of focused research and development and approximately CDN$40

million

> invested, today's announcement opens a new chapter of

commercialization in

> this Company's history, " said G. Arless, President and CEO of

> CryoCath.

> " We will continue to strive to have products at all stages of

development,

> thus ensuring a continuous product pipeline. Our strategy focuses on

> constant

> innovation to ensure that CryoCath will have market opportunities

like this

> for years to come. "

> The Company has crafted and begun implementation of a market

> introduction

> strategy that will initially focus on the top 20 " thought leader "

> Electrophysiology (EP) centres in Europe. This focused, scaled

rollout to

> these EP centres of excellence is planned to culminate at year end

with

> " thought leaders endorsement " . The year 2001 will serve as a

foundation to a

> rollout of increasing scale in 2002 and beyond, eventually

targeting

400

> potential EP centres across Europe. Meanwhile, the Company has

created a

> sales

> and marketing team to work with these centres operating at the

forefront of

> cardiac clinical practice. Many of these prestigious centres have

already

> indicated their intentions to place orders for the Freezor

CryoSystem.

>

> Why Cryotherapy?

> Pre-clinical and clinical experimentation has demonstrated the

safe and

> effective use of 'cold energy' (cryotherapy) to treat a host of

heart

> conditions. Unlike heat-based technologies that destroy structural

tissue

> alongside the targeted tissue, the application of cryotherapy helps

preserve

> structural tissue integrity. This benefit is achieved by selectively

> destroying the cellular components through intra- and

inter-cellular

ice

> formation while leaving the connective tissue intact. As well,

cryotherapy

> shows potential to greatly minimize one of the most harmful side

effects of

> heat-based catheter treatments -- thrombosis, or blood clot

formation, which

> can lead to stroke. The characteristics of cryotherapy make it a

potentially

> superior treatment option for left-sided heart procedures, where

heat-based

> therapies are limited by their safety and efficacy.

>

> What is Tachyarrhythmia?

> Tachyarrhythmia is a condition that is characterized by rapid

and

> irregular heartbeats, often resulting in dizziness, loss of

consciousness

> and

> sometimes death. It is estimated that more than 7 million people

worldwide

> suffer from some form of this disease. An estimated 500,000 of the

more than

> 900,000 new diagnoses that are added each year are candidates for

> cryotherapy.

>

> About CryoCath

> CryoCath is a medical technology company that leads the world in

> creating

> minimally invasive catheter-based cryotherapy products to treat

> cardiovascular

> disease. Established in 1995 and employing over 85 highly skilled

> professionals, the Company has successfully overcome challenges in

the

> delivery of cryoenergy in an effective, minimally invasive manner.

The use

> of

> cold temperatures to treat diseased tissue has a long history in

medicine

> and,

> more importantly, has a potentially higher safety profile than

heat-based

> alternatives.

>

> CryoCath Products

> CryoCath's initial product is a cardiac cryoablation catheter

system

> intended for use in the treatment of heart arrhythmias (irregular

and rapid

> heartbeats). There are currently no ideal catheter ablation

solutions to

> treat

> up to 75% of all arrhythmias worldwide. CryoCath's system has the

potential

> to

> treat nearly every known arrhythmia, including atrial fibrillation

(AF). The

> Company is also developing specialized cryocatheter treatment

systems for

> two

> additional pervasive cardiovascular diseases: post-angioplasty

restenosis

> and

> cardiac ischemia.

>

> This news release contains certain forward-looking statements

that

> reflect the current views and/or expectations of CryoCath

Technologies Inc.

> with respect to its performance, business and future events. Such

statements

> are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.

Actual

> results and events may vary significantly.

>

> SOURCE CryoCath Technologies Inc.

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Well, Boys and Girls....my answer was NO! I got my letter today and they decided that I had too many other medical problems to proceed with transplant plans.

I was positive for antiphospholipid syndrome, (have always been) which is a Lupus related blood clotting disorder. I had tested negative the last time so that is why the evaluation even took place. Then thier bloodwork came up positive.

They also stated the newly found coronary artery disease and 16 other conditions. So, I am back in the hands of God....same place I have been all along.

Please remember me in your prayers. I am especially concerned with my larynx condition. I would have to go off Plavix to have biopsy and that would be suicide. Or I can let it go, never talk again, and possibly be ignoring cancer. Aaaargh!!! I am leaving all that up to the docs. I am not capable of making a decision like that!

Just a little numb today. Some days it is hard to keep thinking positive. I am so glad that we are planning this vacation.......I need a break and some HAPPY!

Just another little irritant....they said in the list of reasons that I was Obese! I have lost down from 222 to 153 and have been feeling so skinny. HA! now, to find out I am still obese. I could show them Obese!!!

Hugs,

Joyce PF 1997

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Dear Queen, I am sure they are using the wrong term. Royalty is NEVER obese they are majestic! Besides since when is 153 obese? Isn't 140-150 the most common weight for women? On the serious side, I am so sorry that you are being deluged with medical problems. It is so hard to stay positive when one thing after another is going wrong, but I agree you have been in God's hands all along and he has gotten you through these past 9 years and will get you through the next. I will be praying about your biopsy dilemma-there just has to be an answer. How long would you have to be off the Plavix? Take care dear Queen. Joyce wrote: Well, Boys and Girls....my answer was NO! I got my letter today and they decided that I had too many other medical problems to proceed with transplant plans. I was positive for antiphospholipid syndrome, (have always been) which is a Lupus related blood clotting disorder. I had tested negative the last time so that is why the evaluation even took place. Then thier bloodwork came up positive. They also stated the newly found coronary artery disease and 16 other conditions. So, I am back in the hands of God....same place I have been all along. Please remember me in your prayers. I am especially concerned with my larynx condition. I would have to go off Plavix to have biopsy and that would be suicide. Or I can let it go, never talk again, and possibly be ignoring cancer. Aaaargh!!! I am leaving all that up to the docs. I am not capable of making a decision like that! Just a little numb today. Some days it is hard to keep thinking positive. I am so glad that we are planning this vacation.......I need a break and some HAPPY! Just another little irritant....they said in the list of reasons that I was Obese! I have lost down from 222 to 153 and have been feeling so skinny. HA! now, to find out I am still obese. I could show them Obese!!! Hugs, Joyce PF 1997

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Joyce - what can I say? My heart aches for you. If the transplant wasn't meant to be, maybe it's because something else is better. You have to hold onto your hope.....you are in my thoughts...I love you and please hang in there. Don't let this get you down.

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Peggy,

The cardiologist (and the surgeon) told me to stay on the Plavix for 90 days, then the cardiologist here says one year, maybe longer. I have read everything I can find online and more than 40% say for one year and maybe for life. With a bloodclotting disorder, I would think my chances of getting off it are nil. It is a scary med. I nicked my finger finger and it looked like I had been stabbed.....blood everywhere.

I agree that if I had not gone for evaluation I would not have caught the blockage in my heart. It was a really extensive workup. For that I am grateful. Even though I did not want to go through transplant....it was hope!! I was thinking that when I got soooooo sick they could transplant. Well, I think they want you before you are on a ventilator! I will get through today, just kind of bummed right now. I know that God is in control and that I am NOT!

Thank you for caring. I pray that you get the help that you need. I feel so sorry for your joint pain. That is so exhausting. It keeps you from being more active. Nobody wants to move when it hurts!

Hugs,

Joyce 1997>> Dearest Joyce, I kinda wish I was over the decision part. One way or the> other. I hate that for you, since you had yourself ready for the new lung> and went through all you did. But if they had not done the tests you would> be in a mess with your artery. You know went off plavix for almost a> year. He now takes an aspirin a day. His cath. was fine so maybe they can> get you off the plavix for long enough to do get the biopsy. God knows the> answers we'll have to put this in his hands. I most definitely will be> praying. > Which Dr will care for your larynx? WOW I'm a little numb too.> I think you've got quite a few Doctors scratching their collective heads.> But I believe the report of the Lord. He is our strength and our guide. God> Bless you my friend and Sister in the Lord.> > Now The Dr that said you are obese has an eating disorder. I would give my> first born to be that little.(maybe not) Think of it this way. Your bones> skin & stuff weigh 50 Lbs. we all know your Heart is a good 100 lbs. so> where does he get obese from.. I know your lookin hot... HAHAHA I sound> like a teenager or Paris Hilton . I think we need a current picture.> That is what my goal 150 to 160. I'll be happy.. I'm a healthy American> that believes we should have some meat on our bones. If that is obese then> I'll get the same letter. I'm 202. But we have a beautiful day today. I> hope our Heavenly Father wraps his arms around you and comforts you.. He is> the same yesterday TODAY and forever. Love and Prayers, ...Peggy 09/04> ipf> > > > Well, Boys and Girls....my answer was NO! I got my letter today and they> decided that I had too many other medical problems to proceed with> transplant plans. > > I was positive for antiphospholipid syndrome, (have always been) which is a> Lupus related blood clotting disorder. I had tested negative the last time> so that is why the evaluation even took place. Then thier bloodwork came up> positive. > > They also stated the newly found coronary artery disease and 16 other> conditions. So, I am back in the hands of God....same place I have been all> along. > > Please remember me in your prayers. I am especially concerned with my> larynx condition. I would have to go off Plavix to have biopsy and that> would be suicide. Or I can let it go, never talk again, and possibly be> ignoring cancer. Aaaargh!!! I am leaving all that up to the docs. I am> not capable of making a decision like that!> > Just a little numb today. Some days it is hard to keep thinking positive.> I am so glad that we are planning this vacation.......I need a break and> some HAPPY! > > Just another little irritant....they said in the list of reasons that I was> Obese! I have lost down from 222 to 153 and have been feeling so skinny.> HA! now, to find out I am still obese. I could show them Obese!!!> > Hugs, > > Joyce PF 1997>

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If one of us was married to a Kardashian, we would get the publicity. Who’s up for it? Kathy Saradarian, MDBranchville, NJwww.qualityfamilypractice.comSolo 4/03, Practicing since 9/90Practice Partner 5/03Low staffing From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of pricklyfinger2007Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 2:02 AMTo: Subject: News sigh...i wish there was more press to our plight of primary care physicians than the breakup of kim kardashian and what'shisname...the world is upside down..