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FDA Expands Indication for Impella Heart Pumps for Pediatric Patients

DAIC

with SmartAssist and Impella CP with SmartAssist heart pumps, granting premarket approval (PMA) for use in specific pediatric patients with symptomatic acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and cardiogenic shock. and Impella CP, both left-sided heart pumps, for pediatric patients with symptomatic ADHF and cardiogenic shock.

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Cardiogenic Shock Teams: Past, Present, and Future Directions

Circulation: Heart Failure

Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a significant challenge in cardiovascular medicine, characterized by substantial morbidity and mortality. Ultimately, this review highlights the imperative for ongoing innovation and standardization in CS team operations to improve care delivery and enhance survival rates in CS scenarios.

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Magenta Medical, Developer of World’s Smallest Heart Pump, Closes $105M Financing Round

DAIC

Magenta's technology stands at the forefront of innovation in the MCS field and has the potential to significantly improve outcomes in patients with severe cardiovascular conditions,” said Eric Snyder, Partner, Venture Investments, Novo Holdings US. The financing will be used to advance the company’s U.S. Magenta completed a U.S.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

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ET Main Tent (Hall B1) Self-expanding Versus Balloon-expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Small Aortic Annuli: Primary Outcomes from the Randomized Smart Trial Effect of Edetate Disodium Based Chelation Infusions on Cardiovascular Events in Post-MI Patients with Diabetes: The TACT2 Trial Long-term Beta-blocker Treatment (..)

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National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative Study Results Show Significant Increase in Heart Attack Survival

DAIC

Henry Ford Health's National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative research team. Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to sustain the body’s needs, depriving vital organs of blood supply. This can cause those organs to eventually stop functioning. In the U.S.,

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

DAIC

We hope that the anniversary contributions will help to support the college's mission and mission-focused work that empowers future leaders in the next generation of cardiovascular innovators through scholarship, mentorship and leadership development programs. “We

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

Besides, the latest innovations in the health tech sector, like , Wellnest ECG Pro 2 , enable doctors to conduct ECG within minutes through the auto-placement of Electrodes in times of such emergencies! It’s essential for those at risk of coronary artery disease to be aware of the following symptoms.