article thumbnail

AI Image Analysis App Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

DAIC

The CaRi-Plaque technology supports non-invasive analysis of coronary anatomy and pathology from routine coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans to determine the presence, extent and severity of coronary plaques and luminal stenosis (narrowing of arteries). But with AI, we can change that.

Plaque 52
article thumbnail

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine HelpsTreat Cardiovascular Disease

DAIC

mg can prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients with established cardiovascular disease. All participants underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), a non-invasive imaging technique used to assess coronary artery anatomy and stenosis, at baseline and at 12 months. mg on atherosclerotic plaque.

article thumbnail

Shockwave Medical Expands U.S. Peripheral IVL Portfolio with Enhanced Catheter

DAIC

1 People suffering from PAD have not only impaired quality of life but also increased risk of heart attack or stroke. PAD affects more than eight million people aged 40 and older in the United States. 2 CLTI is the most advanced and serious form of PAD, impacting nearly 2 million patients in the U.S.

article thumbnail

Understanding Coronary Circulation: The Steps that Keep Your Heart Pumping

MIBHS

These cells, known as cardiomyocytes, rely on a constant supply of oxygen to continue contracting and relaxing as part of the heart’s pumping action. Without oxygen, the cells would quickly die, leading to a heart attack (myocardial infarction). CAD is one of the leading causes of heart attacks.

article thumbnail

Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine Helps Treat Cardiovascular Disease

DAIC

mg can prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients with established cardiovascular disease. All participants underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), a non-invasive imaging technique used to assess coronary artery anatomy and stenosis, at baseline and at 12 months. mg on atherosclerotic plaque.

article thumbnail

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

DAIC

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.

article thumbnail

ECG Blog #448 — A Young Man with Chest Pain.

Ken Grauer, MD

These include coronary artery spasm ( as may be precipitated by cocaine use or binge alcohol drinking ) — myocardial bridging ( that may be the cause of intermittent acute ischemia ) — aberrant anatomy of a coronary artery ( which may present with sudden rupture causing acute infarction or sudden death at any age! ).