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About the Authors A cardiologist by training, Kenneth R.

Kensey, M.D., is a pioneer and recognized leader in medical product development.

He is Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of Rheologics, Inc.

(formerly known as Visco Technologies, Inc.) and was also co-founder of Kensey-Nash Corporation, a listed Pennsylvania-based company.

At Kensey-Nash Corp., his track record of breakthrough innovations included the development of products in the medical device field such as: the Kensey Catheter for Dynamic Angioplasty, the AngioSeal™ (the leading femoral artery puncture closure device, marketed by St.

Jude Medical).

Dr.

Kensey's devices are in use worldwide.

During his tenure as CEO of Kensey-Nash, Dr.

Kensey was instrumental in facilitating joint ventures with Baxter Health Care, Johnson & Johnson, American Home Products, Cordis, and Tyco Medical.

Dr.

Kensey is the inventor or co-inventor in more than 130 patent filings with more than 50 patents issued.

He has moderated and lectured at a variety of radiologic, cardiologic, and surgical medical meetings worldwide and has been a featured guest speaker at major medical institutions throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

His publications include con...

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