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Heart-Valve-Surgery.Com and Medtronic Launch Novel "Aortic Stenosis Patient Activation Platform" to Empower Patients

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Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve which prevents the aortic leaflets from opening and closing properly. Patients with aortic stenosis often have heart murmurs and experience debilitating symptoms including chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat.

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AHA Raises Awareness on HVD

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The Most Common Form of HVD One of the most prevalent and serious forms of heart valve disease is aortic stenosis (AS), a condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which affects approximately 5% of adults over 65a number expected to more than double by 2050.

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Heart-Valve-Surgery.Com, Medtronic Launch Novel 'Aortic Stenosis Patient Activation Platform' to Empower Patients

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Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve which prevents the aortic leaflets from opening and closing properly. Patients with aortic stenosis often have heart murmurs and experience debilitating symptoms including chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat.

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Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center Tops 5,000 TAVR Procedures

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Every year, approximately 300,000 cardiac patients in the United States are diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, with only 28% receiving a TAVR, leaving the majority untreated. It further reported that, in 2011, Morristown Medical Center was the first in New Jersey to offer TAVR for severe aortic stenosis. million people.

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Late-breaking Clinical Trial Results from FARADISE, adMIRE Study and Advent Trial at Heart Rhythm 2024 Highlight Pulsed Field Ablation Developments for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

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At 3 and 6 months after ablation in patients with paroxysmal and non-paroxysmal AF, researchers did not observe any reported deaths or certain serious complications, including coronary spasm, persistent phrenic nerve palsy, atrio-esophageal fistula, or pulmonary vein stenosis. Lucas Boersma , electrophysiologist, St.

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AISAP’s CARDIO AI-powered Diagnostic Assessment Software Receives FDA Clearance

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The platform also offers telemedicine, cloud computing and education tools. Standalone performance for significant major valve disease pathology (aortic stenosis and regurgitation and mitral and tricuspid regurgitation) had a 93 percent sensitivity and 93 percent specificity.

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Revolutionizing Medical Imaging: A Riveting Journey Through the CT Complete Experience Training by ADN CoE

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In the dynamic realm of medical imaging, continuous education and training are essential to honing the skills of healthcare professionals. Today, we delve into the highlights of this successful event that left an indelible mark on the journey of medical education. www.adncoe.com