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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge earns Acute Stroke Ready Certification from Joint Commission

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:00 May 20, 2024 — Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. To achieve certification, OMC-Baton Rouge underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite.

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Association of Black Cardiologists enlists clinicians for new hypertension certification

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

The Association of Black Cardiologists is recruiting clinicians for a new certification program it launched in December related to hypertension management. The aim is to increase culturally conscious care for patient populations that are more likely to be diagnosed with the condition and experience adverse outcomes from it.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Learners who complete the Foundations of Cardiometabolic Health Certificate Course offered by Cardiometabolic Health Congress are now eligible to sit for a certification exam to become a Certified Cardiometabolic Health Professional (CCHP). to hold the CCHP credential. to hold the CCHP credential.

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The Benefits of Hands-On Medical Training: Why Online Certification Isn’t Enough

ADN Center of Excellence

While online certification courses are convenient, they can lack the depth of knowledge and practical experience that hands-on training offers. This can lead to better patient outcomes as doctors learn to work more effectively with colleagues and other healthcare providers.

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CorVascular’s VasoGuard Earns FDA 510(k) Clearance

DAIC

In these patients, limb symptoms may reduce quality of life, and the devastating outcome of limb amputation results in social and economic burdens for both patient and family. According to the American Heart Association , PAD / PVD is present in over 12 million Americans and 200 million individuals worldwide.

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iRhythm Technologies Receives European Union’s CE Marking Under Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) for its Zio monitor and ZEUS System

DAIC

Furthermore, the certification incorporates CE mark for the ZEUS (Zio ECG Utilization Software) System, iRhythm’s advanced deep-learned AI algorithm which supports the capture and analysis of ECG data recorded by Zio monitor. “The milla1cf Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:09 January 3, 2024 — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. ,

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Identifying Best Practices for Improving the Evaluation and Management of Stroke in Rural Lower-Resourced Settings: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

Considerable variation exists in the delivery of acute stroke care and stroke outcomes across settings and population groups. These sites also tend to serve populations in rural areas who experience disparities in care and outcomes. Stroke, Ahead of Print.