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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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Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine HelpsTreat Cardiovascular Disease

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mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J. mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.

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AI Image Analysis App Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

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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.

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Trial Results: Low-Dose Colchicine Helps Treat Cardiovascular Disease

DAIC

mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J. mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.

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Understanding Coronary Circulation: The Steps that Keep Your Heart Pumping

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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.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

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Session 510) To Treat or Not to Treat Anatomy and Ischemia? (Session 508) Battle of the Imagers - Jeopardy Edition! Session 509) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Eradicating Vascular Medicine Disparities?

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A teenager with chest pain, a troponin below the limit of detection, and "benign early repolarization"

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Only after her troponin peaked at 500,000 ng/L did she get her angiogram, which showed a 100% left main occlusion due to ruptured plaque. She died before she could get a heart transplant. They just could not believe that a young woman could have an OMI. RBBB, LAFB, and STE in I, aVL, V2 and V3. Diagnostic of Massive OMI.