Open Heart

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The primary outcome was bleeding events according to the Global Use of Streptokinase and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries classification of moderate and severe bleeding. The secondary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

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Heart Failure Academic Risk Factors Hospital 98

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 7, 2024

The 2017 World Health Organization Fact Sheet highlights that coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for approximately 30% of all deaths. In this context, machine learning (ML) technology is crucial in identifying coronary artery disease, thereby saving lives.

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Coronary Artery Disease Biomarkers Technology Outcomes 111

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

A comparison between overdose‐attributable OHCA and nonoverdose‐attributable OHCA will inform public health measures.Methods and ResultsWe analyzed data from 2017 to 2021 in the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), comparing overdose‐attributable OHCA (OD‐OHCA) with OHCA from other nontraumatic causes (non‐OD‐OHCA).

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Cardiac Arrest Public Health Cancer Hospital 80

DAIC

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over time, the build-up of these proteins causes the heart muscle to stiffen, eventually leading to heart failure, which can have dire outcomes if not found early. Cardiac amyloidosis is a heterogeneous disease that results from the accumulation of abnormal proteins within the heart, impairing its ability to pump blood. Circulation.

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Ultrasound Coronary Artery Disease Innovation Heart Failure 119

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 6, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The ongoing TANGO2 (Telephone Assisted CPR. Inclusion criteria were witnessed event, bystander on the scene with previous CPR training, age above 18 years of age, and no signs of trauma, pregnancy, or intoxication.

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Cardiac Arrest Hospital Outcomes Circulation 75

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 8, 2024

In our study population of 1000 thrombectomy‐eligible patients (513 women; median age, 77 years [interquartile range, 67–84]), IVT emerged as a predictor of favorable functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score, 0–2) independent of modified mTICI score (adjusted odds ratio, 0.49 [95% CI, 0.32–0.75];P=0.001). 0.75];P=0.001).

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Thrombolysis Outcomes Stroke Strokes 45

DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

"Combined with the flexibility, strength and deployment accuracy I've always trusted with the device, the new lower profile will enable me to treat most of my complex cases with a 6 or 7 Fr device, reducing the risk of access complications while bringing trusted VBX Stent Graft outcomes to more of my patients." Since its U.S.

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Stent Stents Innovation Aortic 111

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Atrial fibrillation (AF) during pregnancy and puerperium is devastating for the mother and her family, yet data regarding incidence and outcomes are very limited.Objective:We aimed to investigate the incidence and outcomes of AF during pregnancy and puerperium in a large database. per 10,000 in 2017 (Ptrend< 0001).

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Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Myocardial Infarction Inpatient 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

1) In our comprehensive stroke center we transitioned from first-line conscious sedation (CS) to GA in q4 2017.Methods:Retrospective Average procedure time increased over the years, with 30.1min in 2015, 34min in 2016, 44.9min in 2017, 52.3min in 2018, 45.9min in 2019, and 50.4min in 2020[F (5, 499)=7.7, p<0.001]. 0.9], p=0.04).Conclusion:Overall,

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Outcomes ICU Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer. They note a substantial increase in the frequency of these surgeries, emphasizing the importance of understanding outcomes.

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Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

Open Heart

JUNE 21, 2022

However, the impact of elevated FP as detected by pretranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) echocardiogram on long-term outcomes after TAVR remains unclear. Methods This was a retrospective study of all patients who underwent TAVR between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017.

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic AFIB 52

Open Heart

DECEMBER 13, 2022

We sought to investigate the association between preoperative and postoperative haematological parameters and clinical outcomes in TAVI patients at mid-term follow-up. Methods In the present study, consecutive patients (N=908) who underwent TAVI at the Cleveland Clinic between 2017 and 2019 with available complete blood counts were studied.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, clinical outcomes remain similar. This study compares post-thrombectomy outcomes in both groups, matched by initial NIHSS scores.Method:From October 2017 to March 2023, we studied LVO cases undergoing thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. Devastating outcomes were higher in ICAD group (15% vs 39%,P=0.027).

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Outcomes Embolism Atrial Fibrillation Thrombolysis 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We performed sensitivity analysis using propensity score matching.Results:In our study population of 1000 thrombectomy-eligible patients (513 females, median age 77 [67-84, interquartile range]) IVT emerged as predictor of favorable functional outcome (mRS 0-2) independent of mTICI (adjusted OR 0.49; 95% CI [0.32;0.75]; p=0.001).

Thrombolysis 40

Thrombolysis Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We assessed the clinical characteristics and outcomes in an international cohort of patients with COVID-CVST.Methods:This was a registry study of consecutive COVID-CVST patients diagnosed between March 2020 and March 2023. In-hospital mortality did not differ (5/67 [7%] vs 7/206 [3%], aORsex,age 2.5 [95%CI

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COVID-19 Thrombosis Outcomes Hospital 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

APRIL 22, 2024

STS leveraged contemporary national data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database between July 2017 and December 2023 to analyze outcomes of 32,938 patients that underwent multi-valve surgery involving replacement of the aortic valve, plus replacement or repair of the mitral valve, with and without concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Objectives:To determine the relationship between patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and volumetric biomarkers assessed on clinical imaging in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Background:AIS Background:AIS is a leading cause of long-term disability. V_WMH and V_Brain were automatically determined from clinical MRI.

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Biomarkers 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Whereas secondary analyses from randomized trials have demonstrated no differences in thrombectomy outcomes in transferred vs direct presentation strokes (1‐2), several registry based cohorts reported worse functional outcomes in those with transferred presentation mode (3‐4).

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Hospital Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As compared to stable patients, those with clinical improvement had better 3-month functional outcome (adjusted common OR=2.39; 95%CI=1.57-3.64), 3.64), while those with deterioration had worse outcome (adjusted common OR=0.56, 95%CI=0.34-0.92).Conclusion:Substantial

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Hospital Outcomes Thrombolysis Document 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionDue to the relative rarity of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) in the pediatric population, evidence regarding treatment modalities and clinical outcomes remains limited. Utilization of EVT significantly increased during the study period from 54.3% (2002‐2004) to 78.6% (2017‐2019) (p = 0.002 by Cochrane‐Armitage test).

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Pediatrics Aneurysm Outcomes Inpatient 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Obtaining delayed functional outcomes such as the modified Ranking score (mRS) after stroke is challenging in clinical practice, often resulting in missing data. Other scores were compared as secondary outcomes. 125 surveys were distributed between January 2017 and July 2018.

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The primary outcome was an early neurological improvement (ENI; a decrease of ≥2 points in total NIHSS score or ≥1 point in motor items of NIHSS), and the secondary outcome was any neurological improvement (a decrease of ≥1 point in the total NIHSS score). The mean age was 65.1 (±12.0) years, and 61.0%

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Hypertension Stroke Strokes Risk Factors 75

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We compared outcomes between the conventional implantation method using the 3-cusps view (3 cusps without ICE group), the recent method using cusp-overlap view (cusp overlap without ICE group), and our novel method using ICE (cusp overlap with ICE group).RESULTS:Of

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Aortic valve Aortic Cardiovascular Interventions Pacemaker 76

HeartRhythm

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Quality Improvement (QI) Committee is a relatively new committee, formed in 2017. Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) committees have been created to advance our strategic goals, which evolve over time in response to scientific advances, clinical needs, external forces, and internal capabilities.

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Heart Rhythm Outcomes 45

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 14, 2024

All patients aged between 25 and 84 years were recorded by the population-based Myocardial Infarction Registry in Augsburg, Germany, between 2010 and 2017. Conclusions Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a risk factor not only for the development of AMI, but is also associated with an adverse outcome after AMI.

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Myocardial Infarction Diabetes Chest Pain Risk Factors 64

DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

Receiving this CE mark certification for our Zio monitor and ZEUS system reflects our team’s commitment to delivering the highest quality services as we seek to drive better health outcomes and more equitable access for patients around the globe. milla1cf Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:09 January 3, 2024 — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. ,

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Technology Certification Arrhythmia Electrocardiogram 98

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

women, median length of stay 1 day [interquartile range 1–2 days]) undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation in financial years 2011 to 2017 in Australia with available cost data from the National Hospital Cost Data Collection, which determines government reimbursement of health services provided.

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Atrial Fibrillation Hospital Ablation Reimbursement 72

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Results Out of the total 776 KTR transplanted between 2017 and 2019, CAG was performed on 541 patients (69.7%), of whom 22.4% Posttransplant MACE has a negative effect on grafts and patient outcomes. were found to have obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Asymptomatic obstructive CAD was observed in 70.2%

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Transplant Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Disease 64

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We compared long‐term outcomes and likelihood of transitioning to comfort care for large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients with severe pre‐stroke disability treated with EVT versus medical management at a single center from 2017‐2020.MethodsIndividuals Severe baseline disability was defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 3‐5.

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Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 2, 2024

Background Evaluating outcomes of concurrent Cox-Maze procedures in elderly patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery. Mehods We retrospectively identified patients aged over 70 years with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) from 2011 to 2017 who had two or more other cardiac procedures. They were subdivided into two groups: 1.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Pacemaker 52

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 6, 2024

Procedural outcomes were defined based on the 2017 HRS consensus statement. Methods and Results The study enrolled patients at 44 sites in 10 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. Subjects were indicated for PVI treatment of PAF and had failed or were intolerant of one or more antiarrhythmic drugs.

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Pulmonary Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Document 40

HeartRhythm

JULY 30, 2024

The 2017 HRS expert consensus paper on lead management and extraction did not express a preference for either extracting or abandoning pacing or defibrillator leads that are dysfunctional or superfluous after an upgrade (further referred to as redundant leads) 1.

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Defibrillator Outcomes 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Imaging outcomes were aneurysm occlusion and OA patency at 1‐year, determined by Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) or MRA. Clinical outcome was treatment‐related visual complications.ResultsA total of 60 patients treated at our tertiary center between January 2017 and November 2019 were reviewed. aneurysm neck, C.

Aneurysm 40

Aneurysm Outcomes Embolism Stents 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Given the impact of endovascular therapy (EVT) on clinical outcomes and the use of pre-hospital bypass protocols to route acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients to EVT-performing hospitals (EPHs), there is substantial interest in upgrading stroke center certification to become EPHs. were given tPA, 22% had LVO, and 9.5%

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Hospital Stroke Strokes Certification 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

2017 Dec 29;7(1):e007664. Evolocumab and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. 2017 May 4;376(18):1713-1722. JACC Volume 79, Issue 17 , 3 May 2022, Pages 1690-1700 9 Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes. J Am Heart Assoc. 2021 Oct 19;10(20):e021356. J Am Heart Assoc.

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Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 104

Open Heart

APRIL 24, 2024

Patients who underwent PCI from 2009 to 2017 were identified from our institutional National Cardiovascular Disease Registry (NCDR) CathPCI database. Primary outcome measures The outcome was major bleeding, defined by NCDR criteria.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Recently, the ductus arteriosus stent (DAS) has become a viable alternative.Methods and ResultsThis was a retrospective multicenter study of neonates ≤30 days undergoing DAS or Blalock‐Taussig‐Thomas shunt placement between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2020 at hospitals reporting to the Pediatric Health Information Systems database.

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Pediatrics Pulmonary Stent Stents 40