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New Studies: AI Captures Electrocardiogram Patterns That Could Signal a Future Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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Photo by Cedars-Sinai milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 08:25 March 1, 2024 — Two new studies by Cedars-Sinai investigators support using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict sudden cardiac arrest-a health emergency that in 90% of cases leads to death within minutes.

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Smidt Heart Institute Sudden Cardiac Arrest Expert Receives 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award

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Particularly, his contributions to the sudden cardiac arrest medical knowledge base have changed the way we think about this deadly condition that we might be able to prevent on a larger scale.” Although “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are often mistaken to be the same, the conditions are quite different.

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Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX 2024 to Draw Cardiovascular Innovators to Atlanta

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The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is preparing for HRX 2024, the third annual event of its kind, which will be held from September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, gathering cardiovascular health innovators together to explore discoveries and advance partnerships between medicine and technology. On Thursday, Sept. On Thursday, Sept.

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CPR-Therapeutics, Inc. Names Mike Black as Chief Strategy Officer

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Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of sudden death worldwide and there are currently no devices more effective than manual chest compressions. Intact survival after cardiac arrest is below 10% in most communities. ACSI), one of the few start-ups to innovate significantly in CPR.

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in the Northeast to Adopt Advanced Robotic Technology for Heart Treatment

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PPMC, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, renowned for advanced clinical research, innovation, and compassionate patient care, stands at the forefront as the first in the Northeast United States to offer the Genesis System. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge innovations to provide patients with the best care.

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First Heart Rhythm Patients in Southern Italy Treated with Advanced Robotic Technology

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When left untreated, arrhythmias may significantly increase the risk of stroke , heart failure , and sudden cardiac arrest. We are proud to lead the way in Italy, revolutionizing cardiac treatment through innovative robotic technology." added Giuseppe Russo, General Manager of the Hospital Santa Maria della Pietà. "The

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Stereotaxis Invited by Africa Heart Rhythm Association to Present its Innovative Robotic Solution to Expand High-Quality Therapy in Underserved Regions of Africa

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Stereotaxis will present an innovative proposal leveraging advanced robotic technology and telerobotic presence to sustainably offer high-quality cardiac ablation therapy in underserved regions of Africa. When left untreated, arrhythmias may significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.