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Study: Robotic Arm Can be Used for Remote Echocardiograms

DAIC

A total of 51 patients were enrolled from the outpatient cardiology clinic. Echocardiograms using the robotic arm resulted in the same diagnosis as conventional in-person echocardiography in 98% of cases (papillary muscle level obstruction was missed in one case). tim.hodson Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:39 Aug. 30 – Sept.

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Assessment of the diagnostic value of NT-proBNP in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

The British Journal of Cardiology

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common concern in the medical field due to its prevalence in an ageing western population. HFpEF is associated with significant morbidity and mortality not dissimilar to heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction.

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Abstract 4144084: Enhanced External Counterpulsation as a Novel Treatment for Heart Transplant Candidates with Ischemic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Circulation

Introduction:Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive outpatient therapy designed to improve arterial health, cardiac efficiency, and coronary collateral formation by applying sequential external pressure aligned with the patient’s cardiac cycle.

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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Permanent pacer placement Later, a biventricular pacer was placed for " Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) " (This is indicated for patients with LBBB and QRS duration > 130 ms and heart failure and vastly improves heart failure). See Dr. Karim's further thoughts on this below.

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See how bad the outcome can be if you don't know OMI findings on the ECG, and don't use the Queen of Hearts

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

An echocardiogram showed severely reduced global systolic function with an EF of 20-25% and an LV apical thrombus. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. He now has regular appointments with the heart failure team. Queen of Hearts -- makes the diagnosis easy 3. The R waves have not recovered, however.

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Abstract 4145609: The Cardiac Conundrum of Cannabis: A Case of Junctional Bradycardia Triggered by Cannabis Use

Circulation

Echocardiogram was unchanged from baseline. He was monitored on telemetry and the heart rate improved to 60-70s in about 24-48 hours without any other intervention. Patient did not report any symptoms and was hemodynamically stable. His home medications included metoprolol succinate 25mg daily which was held given bradycardia.