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GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging Announce Collaboration Focused on Non-Invasive Coronary Assessments to Help Advance Precision Care in Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

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Together, the two companies will work to further the development and commercialization of Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio (Medis QFR), a non-invasive approach to the assessment of coronary physiology, as part of GE HealthCare’s interventional cardiology portfolio built around the Allia Platform.

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

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v As cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to rise globally, vi the need for advanced diagnostic technologies like cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) becomes increasingly critical. CCTA offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly sensitive method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), making it a valuable tool for clinicians.

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Elixir Medical Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DynamX Bioadaptor

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The designation recognizes the novelty of the technology and the potential to provide a more effective treatment option for patients with coronary artery disease. The DynamX bioadaptor has a novel design and mechanism of action designed to return the diseased vessel to a more normal condition, through three distinct phases.

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American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

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Cardiovascular Update for the Clinician: A Symposium by Valentin Fuster” will offer the latest advances in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and ways to integrate them into daily practice. 24 Education Sessions Symposiums at ACC The “Symposiums at ACC.24” Too Many Choices?

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From the Member Sections | Tackling the Polypharmacy Pandemic in CV Care

American College of Cardiology

In a retrospective study of older patients (≥65 years) with cardiovascular disease who were admitted to a cardiology service, the prevalence of polypharmacy (five or more medications) was 95% and 69% for hyper-polypharmacy (≥10 medications), far exceeding that observed in the general population; 77.5% Circulation. 2021;374:n1493.

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Physiology Friday #199: High-Intensity Interval Training Reduces Coronary Artery Plaque

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Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Exercise is a wonder drug for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and reversal.

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Johnson and Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

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With the addition of Shockwave, Johnson & Johnson will expand its MedTech cardiovascular portfolio into two of the highest-growth, innovation-oriented segments of cardiovascular intervention – coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD).