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Landmark Clinical Study in The Lancet Finds New AI Technology Can Predict Cardiac Events Due to Coronary Inflammation at Least 10 Years in Advance

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Caristo Diagnostics Limited has announced the results of a landmark clinical study published in The Lancet that support the ability of Caristo's CaRi-Heart AI technology to quantify coronary artery inflammation and accurately predict cardiac events. Coronary inflammation is a crucial piece of the puzzle in predicting heart attack risk.

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Study Suggests Most Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Can Safely Stop Aspirin One Month After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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The study focused on patients who underwent PCI for acute coronary syndromes (ACS)—life-threatening conditions which include heart attacks and chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart—with stents containing drugs to prevent further plaque buildup.

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Study Finds Olezarsen Cuts Triglyceride Levels by About Half

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milla1cf Sun, 04/07/2024 - 18:20 April 7, 2024 — An estimated 1 in 5 U.S. adults—and more than 2 in 5 adults aged 60 years and older—have elevated triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia , putting them at an increased risk for heart attacks and stroke.

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Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon

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milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 08:50 March 1, 2024 — Boston Scientific Corporation today announced it has received U.S. ISR is the obstruction or narrowing of a stented vessel by plaque or scar tissue. ISR is the obstruction or narrowing of a stented vessel by plaque or scar tissue. vs. 28.7%; P=0.006).

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Image Analysis Software for Cardiovascular Disease Assessment Gets 510(k) FDA Clearance

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tim.hodson Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:50 PHOTO CAPTION: The Elucid PlaqueIQ user interface is a fully interactive visualization of the patient’s coronary anatomy, showing specific plaque type and amount across various views to inform physician assessment of risk and patient-specific treatment pathway.

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Plozasiran Reduces Triglyceride Levels by 74% at 24 Weeks

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High levels of triglycerides and the lipid particles on which they are carried in the blood can contribute to the formation of “plaques” in the arteries that impede blood flow and can lead to heart attacks and strokes. An estimated 1 in 5 U.S.

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Preventive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for High-Risk Coronary Plaques Reduces Cardiac Events

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PCI is commonly used to open blocked arteries to treat significant myocardial ischemia , which occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygenated blood. The stent is left in place, where it props the artery open to allow blood to flow freely; medications eluted by the stent can also help to prevent further plaque buildup.

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