GEMMS

MAY 22, 2024

This transformation extends to the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms developed by startups, which analyze medical imaging data such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI scans. The post Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024 appeared first on GEMMS. Please contact us today to schedule a demo or to obtain more information.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 13, Issue 2 , January 16, 2024. Echocardiograms were independently reviewed by an expert adjudication panel. Among 511 cases, 229 were normal, and 282 had RHD.

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Bicuspid/Mitral Heart Disease Echocardiogram Innovation 68

DAIC

MARCH 6, 2024

Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved DEFINITY (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) as an ultrasound enhancing agent for use in pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms, including those who have undergone heart transplant, or have Kawasaki disease or a congenital cardiovascular anomaly. and Description (11)].

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Pediatrics Ultrasound Heart Transplant Echocardiogram 105

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Date Nov 7, 2024 Image Blog Giving Credit Matters. Image News STS Boot Camp: Refine Skills Through Hands-on Practice From August 22 - 25, 2024, 60 first-year cardiothoracic surgery residents took part in the STS Boot Camp in Chicago. Here's How to Do It. But is having the same end goal enough?

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142210-A4142210, November 12, 2024. The importance of transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) to exclude left atrial (LA) and left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus prior to cardioversion for atrial fibrillation (AF) has been debated in patients who are anticoagulated prior to cardioversion.

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DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/11/2024 - 18:41 June 11, 2024 — A newly developed radiotracer can generate high quality and readily interpretable images of cardiac amyloidosis, a condition referred to as the “Alzheimer’s disease of the heart.” This research was presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

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Cardiomyopathy Echocardiogram Research Biomarkers 105

DAIC

JANUARY 15, 2024

The algorithm uses deep learning to analyse routine ultrasound scans of the heart ( echocardiograms ) to detect disease that often goes undetected during standard assessments.

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Ultrasound Coronary Artery Disease Innovation Heart Failure 119

DAIC

APRIL 29, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:17 April 29, 2024 — FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, announced the launch of its first-of-kind OPIE Transducer for on-pump intracardiac echocardiography (OPIE) for septal myectomy.

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Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Ultrasound Technology 105

DAIC

MAY 24, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — An artificial intelligence (AI) program developed by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute and their Cedars-Sinai colleagues can detect a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can go unnoticed during medical appointments, according to a new study.

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Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Echocardiogram Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

EKG with paced complexes shown below shows much narrower QRS complex and echocardiogram showed improved LV systolic function primarily due to improvement in LV dyssynchrony. (J For more on Torsades de Pointes vs PMVT See My Comment in the October 18, 2023 post and the September 2, 2024 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ).

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

GEMMS

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Best Cardiology EHRs for a Small Practice in 2024 appeared first on GEMMS. GEMMS ONE Cardiology EHR GEMMS ONE is a comprehensive Health IT system designed by a cardiologist specifically for cardiology practices. GEMMS ONE was built from insider knowledge, and it contains the features you need to improve your practice.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP39-ATMP39, February 1, 2024.

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Echocardiogram Academic Physiology Stroke 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4144084-A4144084, November 12, 2024. It is primarily indicated for refractory angina that is not amenable to PCI or CABG with the opinion of a cardiologist.

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DAIC

AUGUST 27, 2024

tim.hodson Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:22 Aug. 22, 2024 – AISAP has announced that the U.S. Data from the studies demonstrated that AISAP CARDIO enables non-cardiologist physicians to interpret point-of-care echocardiograms just as well as expert cardiologists of the MGB echocardiography lab.

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Two late-breaking studies presented at ESC Congress 2024 in London looked at the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in the identification of patients undergoing a stress echocardiogram who could benefit from further treatment, and to help with identifying and managing myocardial infarction (MI) in patients presenting to the emergency department (..)

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Myocardial Infarction Echocardiogram Article 40

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Outcomes among the two study groups were also similar in terms of left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricle global longitudinal strain, which are measured with an echocardiogram and used to assess heart function.

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ACE Inhibitor Cancer Biomarkers Heart Failure 105

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 12, 2024

Heart Health: Understanding and Diagnosing Disease by Leveraging Echocardiograms was aimed to raise awareness and estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors among members of the United States, National Football League Alumni Association and their family members through education and screening events.

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Risk Factors Cardiovascular Disease Echocardiogram Education 40

DAIC

APRIL 3, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 04/03/2024 - 18:55 April 3, 2024 — - Eko Health , a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence ( AI ) for early detection of heart and lung diseases, announces FDA clearance for its Low EF detection AI. For the first time, U.S. for detection of LVEF below 40%, 84.8% sensitivity, and 69.5%

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Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy AFIB Hospital 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Compared with: 8/18/2024 6:08 AM This time neither see acute MI. But the Queen of Hearts now sees it: Notice that the dark blue in this explainability map tells you that she also is seeing the short S-wave and the hyperacute T-wave! Probably significant infarction.

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Myocardial Infarction Critical Care Echocardiogram Ischemia 121

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4119267-A4119267, November 12, 2024. EKG, cardiac enzymes, and Initial echocardiogram(TTE) was unremarkable. Stress echocardiogram ruled out myocardial ischemia. CT scan noted mediastinal lymphadenopathy consistent with known sarcidosis. The enhancement raised suspicion for CS.

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Chest Pain Echocardiogram Document Ischemia 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, a bedside echocardiogram showed no wall motion abnormality and normal LV function. A formal echocardiogram for patient 2 showed normal LV size, wall thickness, and global systolic function. The two cases were considered: Patient 1 was recognized by the ED provider and the cardiologist as having resolved “STEMI”.

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Chest Pain STEMI Echocardiogram Stents 116

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4118882-A4118882, November 12, 2024. Her ejection fraction was 66% ejection fraction with a fistula between the right sinus of Valsalva and the right atrium on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) which was also seen on transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).

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Heart Failure Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Aneurysm 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142124-A4142124, November 12, 2024. Transesophogeal echocardiogram (TEE) revealed 3+ mitral regurgitation (MR) (mean mitral valve pressure gradient 4.2 mmHg, heart rate 88 bpm) and SAM of the mitral valve with LVOT obstruction (resting gradient of 78 mmHg).

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Bicuspid/Mitral Echocardiogram Outpatient Circulation 40

The British Journal of Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

NT-proBNP measurements and echocardiograms performed within six months of each other were included for 469 patients with suspected HF. NT-proBNP and age can predict diastolic dysfunction, and age can predict NT-proBNP levels, thus, these variables should be considered when considering referral for an echocardiogram.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Echocardiogram Outpatient 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147910-A4147910, November 12, 2024. 0.27, p=0.002) echocardiogram. The most recent echocardiogram showed a reduced LPA to RPA ratio in the 22q11 group, so we suspect that whilst we demonstrated no difference in rates of reintervention, this could change with longer follow up.

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Circulation: Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We report results from the mavacamten REMS database (28-Apr-2022 to 27-Feb-2024).Methods:Data On the 29,111 status forms in these patients, each representing an assessment of an echocardiogram, LVEF <50% was reported on 276 (0.9%) and HFH was reported on 86 (0.3%). were women; 64.6% were >60 years of age.

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Echocardiogram Heart Failure Certification Cardiomyopathy 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4115027-A4115027, November 12, 2024. The echocardiogram was repeated after 20-30 minutes.Results:LVEF was improved following application of the phototherapy device, increasing from 59.4±5.8% These function as a high-energy phosphate system known to enhance muscle function.

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Echocardiogram Bicuspid/Mitral Heart Rhythm Cardiac Function 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 11, 2024

An echocardiogram showed severely reduced global systolic function with an EF of 20-25% and an LV apical thrombus. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. The scan did not find PE, but showed evidence of coronary plaque: There are areas of dense white in the LAD (red and blue circles) and in the first diagonal (green circle).

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Outcomes Stenosis Outpatient Echocardiogram 112

DAIC

JANUARY 17, 2024

Photo by Cedars-Sinai milla1cf Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:16 January 17, 2024 — One of the Smidt Heart Institute ’s leading experts in artificial intelligence, David Ouyang, MD , has been named a deputy editor of NEJM AI — a newly established, peer-reviewed journal from the publishers of the highly respected, New England Journal of Medicine.

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Academic Innovation Research Echocardiogram 59

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4148010-A4148010, November 12, 2024. Twenty-two patients had transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) completed while on ECMO (VV-ECMO = 19, VA-ECMO = 3). Echocardiograms (echo) were obtained pre-cannulation, during ECMO, and post-ECMO decannulation.

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COVID-19 Laboratory Biomarkers Echocardiogram 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139584-A4139584, November 12, 2024. Pre-stress echocardiogram revealed a sigmoid septum with septal wall thickness of 1.6 Post-stress echocardiogram revealed severe SAM with septal contact, LVOT gradient of 70 mmHg, as well as hypotension.

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Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Echocardiogram Bicuspid/Mitral 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4135360-A4135360, November 12, 2024. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed an ejection fraction (EF) of 40% and a moderate-large pericardial effusion with signs of tamponade. Case presentation:A 64-year-old man presented with one day of chest pain.

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Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Echocardiogram was obtained and showed mild LVH without regional wall motion abnormality. PMID: 27658331. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 10/6 /2024 ): == I found today’s 2 ECGs remarkable for a number interesting findings — including the reasons why I thought acute OMI unlikely. ng/mL and 0.10 ng/mL before returning to 0.05

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STEMI Document Blog Ischemia 115

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4119619-A4119619, November 12, 2024. Background:Peak aortic valve Doppler velocity, mean aortic valve gradient, and Doppler estimated aortic valve area are key measures recommended for assessing aortic stenosis severity. Discordance often occurs among these measures, posing diagnostic challenges.

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Stenosis Aortic valve Aortic Echocardiogram 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP274-ATP274, February 1, 2024. Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) has traditionally been the gold standard for LAA clot detection. Introduction:Accurate detection of left atrial appendage (LAA) clot is critical in patients before Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV).

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Echocardiogram Bicuspid/Mitral Stenosis Stroke 40

DAIC

OCTOBER 4, 2024

tim.hodson Fri, 10/04/2024 - 11:39 Oct. 2, 2024 — Eko Health recently announced a new independent study from researchers at Imperial College London (Imperial) that demonstrated how AI can identify patients with significantly higher risk of experiencing major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks and heart failure.

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Heart Failure Technology Heart attacks Heart Attack 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 23, 2024

Echocardiogram showed LVEF 66% with normal wall motion and normal diastolic function. Lesions less than 70% are generally considered to be non-flow limiting. Given the presentation, the cardiologist stented the vessel and the patient returned to the ICU for ongoing critical care. Two subsequent troponins were down trending.

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Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Blog 118