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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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milla1cf Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:31 May 30, 2024 — Stereotaxis , a pioneer in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, announced the successful treatment of the first heart rhythm patients by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) utilizing the advanced Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System.

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

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During the event, to take place at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta, innovators will gather in one room throughout the conference, gaining insights into regulatory approvals, clinical trials, market adoption, and the integration of novel technologies into patient care.

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Latest developments in the Cardiac Healthcare system through AI

Wellnest

The development has urged us to integrate the latest Artificial Intelligence with the healthcare system, including Cardiac Medicare. By harnessing the power of the latest technology, healthcare providers can enhance diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. AI recognizing cardiac arrests in emergency calls.

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LBBB: Using the (Smith) Modified Sgarbossa Criteria would have saved this man's life

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

In this case, cardiology noted “old LBBB, negative Sgarbossa”, so they kept the patient in the ED for repeat ECGs and troponin levels. The patient still had chest pain and the ECG was repeated one hour later, labeled LBBB by the machine. The patient still had chest pain and a third ECG was performed. Learning points 1.

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A portable ECG device! Upgrade your traditional device.

Wellnest

Fast and Efficient Care A portable ECG machine makes home monitoring of heart rates, rhythms, and cardiac arrest easier than before. The patient can perform an at-home ECG test with a damp towel to establish an electrical signal between the monitor and the body.

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Rapid and Accurate Prediction Model for Cardiac Arrest Treatment

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Image courtesy of Takenobu Shimada, Osaka Metropolitan University (CC BY 4.0, [link] mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:09 July 29, 2024 — When it comes to treating cardiac arrest, acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiac arrest can lead to death within minutes.

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Spotlight on Advancements in Mitral Valve Repair, Research

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Barr’s death at 39 from sudden cardiac arrest was caused by mitral valve prolapse—a heart valve defect that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood. If a transcatheter approach turns out to be better for patients long term, that might give another option to patients who currently don’t have access to it.