Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75–76 years over 5 years follow-up, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix. This is due to more frequent AF detection with greater and earlier opportunities to initiate anticoagulation to prevent future AF-related secondary strokes,” said Lee H.

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MARCH 26, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:12 March 26, 2024 — Medical imaging AI company Avicenna.AI announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its CINA-iPE and CINA-ASPECTS products.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP214-ATP214, February 1, 2024. In-silico evaluation (computer simulated analysis in a virtual stroke model) has the potential to test and optimize large number of stent-retriever design variations in a relatively time and cost-effective manner.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent. Food and Drug Administration approval of the FARAPULSE PFA System in the first quarter of 2024. The company now anticipates U.S. Caution: Investigational Device.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP123-AWP123, February 1, 2024. Background:Cisternal score (CISCO), which is calculated based on quantification of blood clot in basal cisterns, has been shown to have good accuracy in predicting ventriculoperitoneal shunt requirement in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

trial presented during the International Stroke Conference found that while hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes. Late-breaking science from a multi-center U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

tim.hodson Tue, 09/10/2024 - 13:18 Sept. 10, 2024 — Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) have published a policy paper calling for a revolution in stroke care to make a real difference to the lives of millions and bring significant economic benefits worldwide.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Visualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling, meaning without excessive reperfusion of the brain area after removal of the blood clot in the blocked artery. They occur when a blood vessel that supplies the brain becomes blocked, impairing blood flow to the brain.

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APRIL 9, 2024

An international consensus statement on how to treat atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation has been published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and was recently presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress held April 7-9 in Berlin, Germany. Image courtesy: European Society of Cardiology.

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MARCH 8, 2024

As an alternative therapeutic option, LVAD heart pumps have been implanted to help patients with end-stage heart failure sustain blood circulation in the body. However, there are shortcomings associated with LVAD implantation: complications include infection, blood clotting (thrombosis), stroke and bleeding.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 17, 2024

The first half of 2024 has ushered in a wave of transformative FDA approvals in cardiorenal metabolic health. Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Approved: 02/01/2024) This system provides a novel approach to tricuspid valve replacement, potentially benefiting patients with tricuspid regurgitation without open-heart surgery.

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JULY 24, 2024

Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Wed, 07/24/2024 - 09:00 July 24, 2024 — Volta Medical , a health technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to assist electrophysiologists, has announced a Joint Development Agreement with GE HealthCare. "As

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Image courtesy of UC Health / University of Cincinnati milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:35 December 8, 2023 — Ischemic stroke is the most common form of stroke in the U.S., For acute ischemic stroke patients who cannot receive tPA or TNK within 4.5 UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. hours of symptom onset.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 12/19/2024 - 14:35 Dec. 19, 2024 Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people withatrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Swiss-AF is ongoing at 14 centers across all language regions in Switzerland.

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APRIL 6, 2024

The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at ACC.24, reduction in risk for death, heart attack or stroke compared with 5.2%

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APRIL 6, 2024

milla1cf Sat, 04/06/2024 - 18:32 April 6, 2024 — The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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APRIL 9, 2024

Researchers found no significant difference between groups in terms of a composite of death, disabling stroke or rehospitalization for heart failure—which occurred in 9.4% of patients who received the Evolut valve and 10.6% of those receiving the SAPIEN valve.

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