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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

DAIC

Impacting 25 million people globally [1], deep venous disease results from venous thromboembolism, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein [2]. Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.”

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Philips Launches New Azurion Neuro Biplane System at #ECR2024 to Speed Up and Improve Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurovascular Patients

DAIC

Minimally invasive procedures are a key part of the diagnosis and treatment pathway for stroke , where every minute counts in conserving the patient’s quality-of-life. Interventional systems are also used to precisely plan and carry out complex neurovascular procedures such as the repair of brain aneurysms and birth defects.

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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Surgery : Uses smaller incisions and advanced techniques, which often result in less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower risk of complications compared to traditional cardiac surgery. Anemia happens when the body lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to deliver sufficient oxygen to the tissues.

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

MIBHS

While it’s well-known that mental health issues like anxiety and depression can profoundly impact one’s quality of life, what’s often overlooked is their potential to affect physical health, particularly the heart. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

When this occurs, the blood flow to these extremities can be significantly reduced, leading to symptoms such as leg pain, cramping and fatigue, affecting the quality of life for those suffering from this condition. These modifications contribute to improved blood flow, weight management and overall cardiovascular health.

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A potentially transformative treatment for POTS/Long COVID.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

They recorded measures of quality of life before initiating intravenous saline infusions regularly (1L every week) via peripheral cannula (or in small numbers through PORTS) and they followed these patients up over the next 3-12 months to see if they reported an improvement in quality of life.

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

DAIC

Patients with heart failure often experience reduced mobility, quality of life and ability to work; the disease also represents a significant public health care burden. 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.