CardiacWire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Sectra Cardiology Imaging addresses the long-standing challenge of fragmented cardiac imaging by unifying ECGs, Echo, Cath, Cardiac NM, Vascular, and CT FFR within a single, intuitive interface. Connected diagnostics is no longer a future promise, but a present reality.

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Innovation Echocardiogram Pediatrics Outcomes 52

DAIC

JANUARY 15, 2024

The algorithm uses deep learning to analyse routine ultrasound scans of the heart ( echocardiograms ) to detect disease that often goes undetected during standard assessments. Over time, the build-up of these proteins causes the heart muscle to stiffen, eventually leading to heart failure, which can have dire outcomes if not found early.

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Ultrasound Coronary Artery Disease Innovation Heart Failure 119

Open Heart

MAY 31, 2022

Aims This study aims to (1) define the characteristics of patients with a first admission for heart failure (HF), stratified by type (reduced (HFrEF) vs preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction) in a regional Australian setting; (2) compare the outcomes in terms of mortality and rehospitalisation and (3) assess adherence to the treatment guidelines.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Outcomes Echocardiogram Hospital 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Abstract Right heart failure (RHF) following implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a common and potentially serious condition with a wide spectrum of clinical presentations with an unfavourable effect on patient outcomes. When RHF occurs late during chronic LVAD support, this is associated with worse long-term outcomes.

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Heart Failure Echocardiogram Outcomes 70

Cassling

JUNE 20, 2024

Though the public at large currently pictures consumer-focused tools like ChatGPT and the Dall-E image generator when they think of AI, a myriad of AI-based applications are being implemented in the background of healthcare systems around the country, improving patient outcomes and enhancing the workflows of providers everywhere.

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Ultrasound Echocardiogram Outcomes Blog 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Preprocedural transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) has been a routine component of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures since the origin of this procedure. However, practice changes regarding preprocedural imaging and anticoagulation management have reduced the necessity of pre-ablation TEE.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Echocardiogram AFIB 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BackgroundDespite the poor outcomes related to the presence of pulmonary hypertension, it often goes undiagnosed in part because of low suspicion and screening tools not being easily accessible such as echocardiography. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Echocardiogram Physiology 68

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 18, 2024

BACKGROUND:Limited data exist regarding the impact of mitral annular calcification (MAC) on outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for mitral regurgitation (MR).METHODS:We METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 968 individuals (median age, 79 [interquartile range, 70–86] years; 60.0% versus 29.9%,P=0.060; P=0.060; reinterventions, 11.9%

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Bicuspid/Mitral Outcomes Heart Failure Echocardiogram 40

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Outcomes among the two study groups were also similar in terms of left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricle global longitudinal strain, which are measured with an echocardiogram and used to assess heart function. The PROACT study will continue to track outcomes in the study participants for at least 12 months.

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ACE Inhibitor Cancer Biomarkers Heart Failure 105

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

BackgroundElevated cardiac troponin (cTn) is detected in 10% to 30% of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and correlates with poor functional outcomes. Twenty‐two percent of patients with a rising pattern had an isolated dynamic cTn in the absence of any ECG or echocardiogram changes, compared with 53% with falling cTn.

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Biomarkers Stroke Strokes Myocardial Infarction 72

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

What was the outcome?" This was sent to me without any info while I was out and about, and I looked at it on my phone. I responded: "That is a tough one. V2 is very worrisome. But no other leads are. I probably would call it OMI. But there is also concordant STE in V2. Probably significant infarction.

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Myocardial Infarction Critical Care Echocardiogram Ischemia 121

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 12, 2024

This treatment outcome and repeated echocardiograms reminded us that TR was primarily caused by TVP rather than PH alone. Since TVP caused by rupture of the chordae or papillary muscles is rare but fatal in children, early diagnosis is clinically substantial to proper management and satisfactory long-term outcomes.

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Tricuspid Pulmonary Echocardiogram Hypertension 52

DAIC

AUGUST 27, 2024

Enabling a wide variety of qualified physicians to quickly and accurately diagnose these conditions at the bedside could lead to earlier detection and treatment, and better patient outcomes, as well as greater efficiencies and cost savings to health systems, while ultimately saving countless lives.”

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Ultrasound Tricuspid Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic 98

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

BackgroundThe complexity of congenital heart disease has been primarily stratified on the basis of surgical technical difficulty, specific diagnoses, and associated outcomes. The panel refined complexity categories and included study modifiers to account for complexity related to performance of the echocardiogram. were outpatient; 34.5%

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Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiogram Outpatient 40

Open Heart

APRIL 20, 2022

males), referred for a stress echocardiogram (SE), who underwent ESE between July 2020 (immediate post lockdown) and January 2021 according to national safety guidelines, in addition to patients wearing masks during ESE. Retrospective analysis was performed on follow-up data for outcomes.

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COVID-19 Exercise Coronary Artery Disease Echocardiogram 52

Open Heart

MAY 9, 2022

Objective To identify the most common transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) parameters in patients hospitalised with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) and their association with myocardial injury and outcomes. to 7.94, p<0.03).

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COVID-19 Inpatient Risk Factors Echocardiogram 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MARCH 20, 2025

Procedural outcomes, 30-day survival, and echo findings are reported.RESULTS:Fourteen patients (71% women, mean age 77.9 At 30 days, 11 of 12 surviving patients had an available echocardiogram; mitral regurgitation severity was trace/none in 90.9% (10/11) and mild in 9.1% (1/11).CONCLUSIONS:The

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Bicuspid/Mitral Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy Echocardiogram 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Twenty-two patients had transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) completed while on ECMO (VV-ECMO = 19, VA-ECMO = 3). Echocardiograms (echo) were obtained pre-cannulation, during ECMO, and post-ECMO decannulation. A retrospective chart review was performed on 41 patients with COVID-19 on ECMO between March and October 2020.

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COVID-19 Laboratory Biomarkers Echocardiogram 40

DAIC

MARCH 21, 2024

Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for cardiologists, hands-down. The best possible outcome of this situation is inefficient workflow, driving higher overall cost of care and resulting in widespread physician and patient frustration. Why is that?

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Pediatrics Outcomes Patient Care Anatomy 86

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2012

There is some old literature which I read in the 1980's (but cannot find now), that suggested that ST abnormalities due to myocardial contusion have the highest risk of any ECG finding for adverse outcomes and a higher risk than positive cardiac biomarkers (at that time, the biomarker was CK or CK-MB).

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Dysrhythmia Biomarkers Echocardiogram Ultrasound 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

They also identified access to transportation as a notable challenge to accessing echocardiograms. Future endeavors should explore community‐based solutions to develop a more sustainable model with greater impact on case detection, disease management, and improved outcomes.

Heart Disease 45

Heart Disease Outpatient Echocardiogram Cardiovascular Disease 45

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Amulet), CHA 2 D 2 -VASc and Hypertension, Abnormal renal/liver function, Stroke, Bleeding history or predisposition, Labile international normalized ratio [INR], Elderly, Drugs/alcohol (HAS-BLED) scores and compared for safety, sealing performance and clinical outcomes at 6 months. and 4.41.2 ( p =0.26) and HAS-BLED score of 2.20.8

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Ablation Arrhythmia Thrombosis Echocardiogram 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 18, Issue 1 , Page e011504, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Risk stratification strategies for cancer therapeuticsrelated cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) rely on serial monitoring by specialized imaging, limiting their scalability. A high-risk versus low-risk AI-ECG screen (0.1 fold and 13.5-fold

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Cancer Cardiomyopathy Echocardiogram Biomarkers 40

DAIC

OCTOBER 4, 2024

"Notably, the AI identified at-risk patients who had unremarkable results from traditional diagnostic tools, such as echocardiograms. This highlights the technology's ability to detect hidden risk factors, offering healthcare providers a powerful tool for early intervention and improved patient outcomes," said Prof. Nicholas S.

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Heart Failure Technology Heart Attack Heart attacks 52

GEMMS

AUGUST 29, 2024

These technologies are not just reshaping but also empowering how cardiology practices manage operations, deliver care, and enhance patient outcomes. These technologies are reshaping how cardiology practices manage operations, deliver care, and enhance patient outcomes.

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Technology Patient Care Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 52

GEMMS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These specialized functionalities encompass advanced ECG interpretation, seamless stress test reporting, and the integration of diverse imaging modalities, such as echocardiograms and MRIs. These features are pivotal in ensuring accurate diagnoses, streamlined workflows, and improved patient outcomes.

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Echocardiogram Reimbursement Patient Care Article 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While intracardiac cardiac tumors and shunts are infrequent and typically asymptomatic, their existence can precipitate severe outcomes, including stroke, myocardial infarction and sudden death.Case Description:A 69-year-old female presented with left sided facial droop, slurred speech and left arm weakness.

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Stroke Strokes Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

MARCH 29, 2024

The Challenges Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, based in Nashville, Tennessee, encountered persistent issues with missing documentation, including anesthesia records, Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiograms, perfusion records, and Pulmonary Function Test results.

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Hospital Document Echocardiogram Nursing 49

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We collected demographic, clinical, echocardiographic and outcome data from the EHR. Of 3727 consecutive patients with HF and LVEF ≥ 50% on echocardiogram, only 8.3% Patients were categorised according to the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Results were validated in a second, independent centre.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Echocardiogram Article 40

GEMMS

MAY 22, 2024

This improves diagnostic accuracy and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized cardiac diagnosis by allowing for the analysis of extensive patient data to identify patterns and predict outcomes.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Technology Innovation 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Although he had a normal echocardiogram and stress test a year ago at a different hospital, due to his symptoms and intermediate-high risk probability of coronary artery disease (CAD), the decision was made to proceed with a cardiac catheterization using a trans-radial approach with a horizontal sweep technique.

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Coronary Artery Disease Angioplasty Anatomy Angina 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hopefully a repeat echocardiogram will be performed outpatient. Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). Systolic function normal by visual assessment only, unable to visualize well for further characterization. 1900: RBBB and LAFB are almost fully resolved. 2300: QRS now within normal limits.

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Tachycardia Dysrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Non-randomized trials show better outcomes (neurologic survival) using this device; see this article in Resuscitation: Head and Thorax Elevation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using circulatory adjuncts is associated with improved survival. Formal Echocardiogram: Normal left ventricular size and wall thickness.

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Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Defibrillator Atrial Flutter 98

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

MARCH 29, 2024

The Challenges Ascension Saint Thomas Health, based in Nashville, Tennessee, encountered persistent issues with missing documentation, including anesthesia records, Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), perfusion records, and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) results.

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Document Echocardiogram Nursing Hospital 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

EKG initially negative but repeat shows a few T wave abnormalities… There is a chance this could be non-cardiac pain” At 1518, an echocardiogram showed normal LV size and systolic function with hypokinesis of the mid and distal anterior wall and the mid and distal septum.

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Chest Pain Blog Hospital Tachycardia 120

GEMMS

JULY 25, 2023

This integration enables cardiologists to access and review imaging studies directly within the EHR platform, such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and angiograms. This integration streamlines the risk assessment process, supports evidence-based decision-making, and improves patient outcomes.

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Cardiovascular Imaging Technology Innovation Patient Care 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 9, 2013

For those who depend on echocardiogram to confirm the ECG findings of ischemia, this should be sobering. I have seen cases of Wellens' syndrome that were ignored because of either negative troponins or normal echo or both and the patient did not get an angiogram and had a bad outcome. Wellen's syndrome is a Reperfusion syndrome.

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Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Ischemia Angina 52