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

DAIC

and an investigator in the VIVID study , which contributed to the device’s FDA approval – successfully used the Duo Venous Stent System for the first time outside of a clinical trial. Duo Hybrid has a distinct integrated design that combines multiple zones of differing mechanical properties into a single stent [3].

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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.

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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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WELCOME TO THE PRIMARY BANK OF ASPIRIN

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In the same sense the best medications to take are those that are both safe but also in the long term offer a substantial return in terms of either improving quality of life and/or an improvement in length of life. For those people there exists the Secondary Bank of Aspirin which I shall talk about in a later video.