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

In healthcare IT, trends often move in cycles. One concept that has come in and out of favor over the past 5 years is the “best of breed” approach. For some, the term conjures up memories of disconnected systems, costly integrations, and IT headaches. But in cardiology, where clinical depth and precision matter most, best of breed isn’t a bygone relic, it’s an innovative necessity. The Rise of Best of Breed The “best of breed” model emerged as a response to an important gap.