Speckle-tracking strain imaging, particularly Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS), has evolved from a research measure into a routine clinical necessity. Whether assessing subclinical cardiotoxicity in oncology, monitoring early heart failure, or evaluating complex valvular disease, myocardial deformation metrics provide insight into cardiac function that traditional Ejection Fraction (EF) cannot match. Even with strong clinical evidence and clear guideline support, many echocar

Toronto, Ontario – December 18, 2024 – Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. (“Ventripoint” or the “Company”), (TSXV:VPT; OTCQB:VPTDF) is pleased to announce Ventripoint and ASCEND Cardiovascular, a leading provider of cardiovascular IT solutions, have signed a term sheet defining the general terms and conditions for a non-exclusive license to Ventripoint’s VMS+ proprietary technology. The two parties expect to execute the license agreement within 30 days. ASCEND Cardiovascular has ov

SPRINGFIELD, IL – March 2nd, 2026 – ASCEND Cardiovascular, the leader in cardiovascular IT solutions, today announced the launch of its re-imagined pediatric cardiology offering, a comprehensive solution specifically designed to meet the unique, lifelong demands of congenital heart disease (CHD) care – from fetal through adulthood. By combining modernized Mullins diagrams with an integration-first architecture, ASCEND is ending the era of “good enough” legacy systems for pedi

For decades, pediatric cardiology programs have had only one widely available option for documenting catheterization procedures. Not because it was ideal. Not because it evolved with the field. But because it was the only option. Most institutions know the limitations well. Workflows feel dated. Data is siloed. Reporting is rigid and uninspiring. Yet within these legacy systems are tens of thousands of cases representing decades of congenital heart disease care. That data is

Wayne, NJ, and Springfield, IL, November 30, 2025 – ASCEND Cardiovascular, a leading provider of purpose-built enterprise imaging for cardiology, and Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., a world-class provider of medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified and complete enterprise imaging solution for hospital cardiology departments and cardiology practices. The collaboration will address the critica

The Radiologist Shortage is Real Critical medical images often sit for hours or days before a radiologist can review them. For many hospitals, this is reality. Key facts: The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 17,000 to 42,000 radiologists by 2033. Globally, there are ~345,475 radiologists, but distribution is uneven. Low-income countries may have fewer than 2 radiologists per million people. This shortage delays diagnoses, stretches hospital resources, and impacts patie