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Stem-cell 'heart patch' shows promise for heart failure treatment

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Results from rhesus macaques provide solid ground for a first-in-human investigation of heart repair with stem cell-derived engineered heart muscle. The study is part of the translational research strategy of the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK).

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Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX 2024 to Draw Cardiovascular Innovators to Atlanta

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The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is preparing for HRX 2024, the third annual event of its kind, which will be held from September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, gathering cardiovascular health innovators together to explore discoveries and advance partnerships between medicine and technology. On Thursday, Sept. On Thursday, Sept.

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FDA Approves Digital Health Solution for Heart Failure Management

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recently announced that Digitiva, a non-invasive digital health solution for heart failure management, has been listed with the U.S. a smartphone app designed for heart failure patients and built on the Welldoc, Inc. a smartphone app designed for heart failure patients and built on the Welldoc, Inc.

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Mouse study finds increasing cardiac ketones may help treat heart failure

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Increasing ketone supply to the heart in mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) allowed their hearts to utilize more ketones and produce more energy, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024.

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Fire1 System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

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FIRE1s Norm heart failure management system offers a unique approach for patients to manage heart failure. The Norm heart failure self-management system is a first-of-its-kind innovation that empowers patients to take greater control of their health.

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Tenax Therapeutics Announces New U.S. Patent Covering the Use of Levosimendan in Pulmonary Hypertension with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF)

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We are committed to protecting the future commercial value of our innovative PH-HFpEF treatment,” said Chris Giordano , President & Chief Executive Officer of Tenax Therapeutics. Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:48 May 6, 2024 — Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. ,

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Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital is First in Minnesota to Implant Barostim Therapy to Improve Symptoms of Heart Failure

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Barostim is the world’s first FDA-approved neuromodulation heart failure device, which works by stimulating baroreceptors — natural sensors located in the wall of the carotid artery, according to CVRx. The therapy is designed to restore balance to the autonomic nervous system and thereby reduce the symptoms of heart failure.