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Optimising remote monitoring for cardiac implantable electronic devices: a UK Delphi consensus

Heart BMJ

Methods A national steering committee comprising cardiac physiologists, cardiologists, specialist nurses, support professionals and a patient representative developed 114 statements on best RM practices, covering capacity, support, service delivery, coordination and clinical escalation.

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What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2023 Edition

Cassling

New best practices that seek to enhance the patient experience like never before are being deployed regularly not just in large health systems, but even in smaller facilities where a state-of-the-art experience was once out of reach. And brand-new scientific breakthroughs have redefined the traditional limits of CT systems.

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What’s New in Ultrasound Tech – 2023 Edition

Cassling

New technologies, new workflows, new best practices. While you weren’t looking, a lot has been happening in the field of ultrasound! Over just a few short years, the potential uses of ultrasound have grown exponentially, and that means exciting things for you and your imaging team.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Event 2023 STS Coding Workshop kchalko Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:12 Event dates Feb 10–11, 2023 Location Virtual Registrants : To access the library of on-demand content, log into the STS Learning Center. Then go to “In Progress” courses on the dashboard or look in the “My Activities” tab. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount!

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Abstract WMP36: Quality Improvement for Improved Ischemic Stroke Large Vessel Occlusion Door-In-Door-Out Times at an Urban Primary Stroke Center Integrated Health System

Stroke Journal

We completed comprehensive chart reviews focusing on critical time points and reviewed recent literature (2022 - 2023) for best practices. In March 2023, we created a dedicated regional neuro transfer hub to address changes with EMS notification and response to expedite LVO transfers.

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Webinar on Contrast Management in Modern PCI Set for January

DAIC

tim.hodson Sat, 12/09/2023 - 15:35 On Jan. However, conversations are ongoing around best practices and standards of care regarding contrast management and treatment for those with higher risk factors, like compromised renal function. The webinar will take place at 1 PM EST/12 noon CST.

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Abstract TP67: Know Your Numbers: Refining the Stroke Alert Process for Hospitalized Patients

Stroke Journal

In March 2023, PDSA cycle #1, use of the emergent hotline, was implemented and house wide staff education were administered addressing the process change.Results:Data were collected between Dec 2022-June 2023. Data were collected from the EHR and analyzed (i.e., Three patients were treated with a thrombolytic (n=2, avg. 8 min, n=36).Conclusion:A