Open Heart

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Aim The first expert consensus documents on management of patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) were published in 2018. Studies were selected if they included patients with SCAD and reported at least one of the consensus document recommendations. 53 studies, n=8456 patients (mean 50.1 female) were included.

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SCAD Cardiac Rehabilitation ACE Inhibitor Document 98

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 2, 2025

BackgroundAlthough numerous studies have documented the risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) after cardiac surgery, most of these studies included heterogeneous patient populations. ConclusionPostoperative MDRO VAP in patients undergoing cardiac valvular surgery is linked to severe clinical outcomes.

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Risk Factors Outcomes ICU Document 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The earlier indication of catheter ablation (CA) to atrial fibrillation (AF) had suggested the better outcome post-CA before advancement in left atrial remodeling. However, the optimal timing of CA in patients with a low burden of AF remains unknown.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Document Outcomes 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

JANUARY 28, 2024

Predictors of Outcomes: Lower albumin and higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores emerged as novel predictors associated with worse outcomes, highlighting the significance of these factors in the risk assessment for isolated TV surgery. The predicted risk of composite morbidity and mortality was 28.2% for repairs and 26.8%

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Background Pulmonary vein isolation with wide antral ablation leads to better clinical outcomes for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, but the isolation lesion is invisible in conventional cryoballoon ablation. The primary outcome was a clinical recurrence of documented atrial arrhythmias for >30 s during the 1-year follow-up.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Pulmonary Outcomes 64

Circulation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In addition, in recognition that high-quality cardiac rehabilitation programs regularly monitor their processes and outcomes and engage in an ongoing process of quality improvement, we introduce a new core component of program quality.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 78

Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease 78

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Mechanical thrombectomy is now the standard of care for eligible large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients, but women are less likely to be independent at 90-days and have worse functional outcomes compared to men (Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) > 2).

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Outcomes Stroke Strokes Document 40

DAIC

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Enthusiasm was highest for AI tools that help reduce administrative burdens, including documentation (54%) and prior authorization (48%). AI tools were most helpful for enhancing diagnostic ability (72%), workflow efficiency (69%) and clinical outcomes (61%).

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Document Patient Care Technology Research 103

ADN Center of Excellence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Enhanced Patient Outcomes With advanced training, fellows are better equipped to handle complex cases and improve patient outcomes, solidifying their reputation in the medical community. From document submission to placement in high-volume centers, our streamlined process ensures a seamless experience.

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Academic Interventional Cardiology Private Practice Innovation 59

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 29, 2024

A new comprehensive set of clinical performance and quality measures released by the ACC and American Heart Association (AHA) aim to help measure, compare and ultimately improve care and outcomes in adults with valvular (VHD) and structural heart disease (SHD).

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Document Heart Disease Outcomes Article 40

DAIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This adds further documentation on directional atherectomy that our clinical community has been seeking and supports our commitment to providing evidence to inform treatment decisions.” REALITY patients treated with DA+DCB (n=84) were propensity score matched to eligible patients treated with PTA+DCB from the Total IN.PACT dataset (n=143).

Stents 52

Stents Stent Angioplasty Peripheral Arterial Disease 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

However, the impact of myocardial scar on clinical outcomes is unclear. Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has been recently evaluated for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

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Document Outcomes 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background Efforts to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) remain challenging, with suboptimal long-term outcomes. Freedom from documented AF at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months was 83%, 78%, 74%, 74%, 74%, and 61%, respectively. Eighteen (75%) patients had an AF duration of >2 years.

Atrial Fibrillation 81

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Document Obesity 81

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 11, 2025

to document the Egyptian experience with Ozaki procedure in adults and children and compare the clinical outcomes of the procedure to that of aortic valve replacement (AVRc) in adult patients.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Aortic Pediatrics Document 40

DAIC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Improvements in outcomes following peripheral vascular intervention have lagged compared to other endovascular treatments, such as percutaneous coronary intervention. Secemsky, MD, MSc, FSCAI , lead author of the proceedings document and Director of Vascular Intervention, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Ultrasound Angioplasty Interventional Cardiology 105

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Differences in the quality of hospitals where Black and White patients receive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery have been documented.

Open-Heart Surgery 75

Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Medicare 75

ADN Center of Excellence

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This field involves intricate surgeries on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels, requiring surgical precision, advanced knowledge, and a strong commitment to patient outcomes. A strong background in clinical care, empathy, and a drive to improve patient outcomes are essential qualities.

Cancer 59

Cancer Academic Research Interventional Cardiology 59

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The association between neighborhood deprivation and risk of disease is well-documented. However, the role of neighborhood deprivation in long-term outcomes following acute brain injury remains understudied. 2.72) greater risk of unfavorable outcomes (test-for-trend p<0.001).Conclusion:Our

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Stroke Strokes Document 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The association between neighborhood deprivation and risk of disease is well-documented. However, the role of neighborhood deprivation in long-term outcomes following acute brain injury remains understudied. 2.72) greater risk of unfavorable outcomes (test-for-trend p<0.001).Conclusion:Our

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Stroke Strokes Document 40

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer. They note a substantial increase in the frequency of these surgeries, emphasizing the importance of understanding outcomes.

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Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 3, 2025

This case is notable for being the first to document Aspergillus fumigatus endocarditis with cerebral involvement confirmed by mNGS, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and advanced diagnostic tools in improving outcomes.

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Document Outcomes 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Data were collected electronically, documenting demographics, FBAO specifics, bystander characteristics, intervention types, and 30-day outcomes. Primary outcomes were favorable neurological outcome defined as Cerebral Performance Category 1 or 2 and survival outcome at 30 days.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Public Health Document Hospital 40

American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 2, 2024

Forty years after the first clinical practice guideline on cardiac pacemakers, the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) continue to evolve the guideline process – and the documents themselves – to ensure clinicians are able to optimize the care and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease.

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Pacemaker Document Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes 45

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge.

Stroke 115

Stroke Strokes Innovation Research 115

Clinical Trial Results

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, the long-term outcomes in patient with an intermediate stenosis received FFR have not yet been investigated comprehensively.Methods:We retrospective included 558 patients underwent both coronary artery angiography (CAG) and FFR. years, 87 (15.59%) adverse events were documented. Results:During a median follow-up of 6.2

Coronary Artery Disease 40

Coronary Artery Disease Stenosis Risk Factors Outcomes 40

Heart BMJ

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This document intends to provide an overview of the most clinically relevant syndromes to consider, focusing on the phenotype and genotype diagnosis, outcome data, clinical guidelines and implications for care. However, genetic testing and counselling indications can be challenging to identify in clinical practice.

Congenital Heart Disease 59

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Document 59

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

The transition of the electronic health record (EHR) to Within Defined Limits (WDL) further complicated documentation. The streamlined education process and updated documentation requirements led to a reduction in time spent on documentation and clicks in the EHR.

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Education Innovation Nursing Stroke 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

BACKGROUNDAlthough postprocedure blood pressure (BP) correlates with outcome in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), the optimal target is unknown.METHODSWe performed a pilot randomized‐controlled clinical trial enrolling participants with persistently elevated BP after successful EVT. participants/month).

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Blood Pressure Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Clinical Trial Results

APRIL 8, 2024

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Clinical Trial Results

APRIL 19, 2024

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Aortic valve Download Document Aortic 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Furthermore the outcomes among patients with known cancer is not well documented. Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is a revered procedure among Cardiologist.

Cancer 40

Cancer Document Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We determined the utility of this score for predicting outcomes within one-year post-stroke/TIA.Methods:Analysis of adults with acute stroke/TIA (2012-2016) using linked data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry and administrative datasets (pharmaceutical, hospital, Medicare), as part of the PRECISE study.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e010148, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Although disparities in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation are well documented, the role of community-level distress is poorly understood.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 40

Cardiac Rehabilitation Inpatient Myocardial Infarction Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Patients were included if they had evidence of an LVO at the referring hospital and had an NIHSS score documented before and immediately after transfer. As compared to stable patients, those with clinical improvement had better 3-month functional outcome (adjusted common OR=2.39; 95%CI=1.57-3.64),

Hospital 40

Hospital Outcomes Thrombolysis Document 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 6, 2024

Procedural outcomes were defined based on the 2017 HRS consensus statement. Freedom from documented atrial arrhythmia recurrence at 12 months was 79.9% (AF 82.7%, AFL 96.5%, AT 98.1%), antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) were continued or re-initiated in 26.8% Freedom from documented recurrence at 12 months in these pts was 82.0%.

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Pulmonary Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Document 40

European Journal of Heart Failure

JANUARY 25, 2024

A number of these devices have guideline recommendations and some have been shown to improve outcomes such as cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and long-term mechanical support. Current devices aim to improve haemodynamics, improve reverse remodelling, or provide electrical therapy.

Heart Failure 68

Heart Failure Heart Rhythm Defibrillator Document 68