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Data Demonstrates Favorable Impact of AVIM Therapy on Diastolic Dysfunction

DAIC

The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic (Echo) markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in hypertensive patients. Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist, Duke Health on Feb.

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What is new in Heart failure management ? Ultrasonic cardiac re-synchronization : The WiSE -CRT device

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

We now have one more technology, on the verge of approval by the FDA. Green: Micra leadless pacemaker; blue: WiSE-CRT system LV endocardial electrode; and red: WiSE-CRT system subcutaneous battery and ultrasound generator. Final message WiSE CRT uses some revolutionary technology and it is a welcome addition in few eligible patients.

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Editorial: Response to cardiac resynchronization therapy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Since the implantation of the first pacemakers in the 1960s, rapid advancements in biomedical technologies have led to the development of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) in the 1990s. 1,2) Moreover, now evidence on CRT upgrade with hard outcome is also available for patients with HFrEF and wide, paced QRS (3).

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Effects of Synchronizing Foot Strike and Cardiac Phase on Exercise Hemodynamics in Patients With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A Within-Subjects Pilot Study to Fine-Tune Cardio-Locomotor Coupling for Heart Failure

Circulation

BACKGROUND:Despite advances in medical and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), individuals with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) have persistent symptoms, including exercise intolerance. Circulation, Ahead of Print. Mean arterial pressure was significantly lower during diastolic walking (85±12 versus 98±20 mm Hg;P=0.007).CONCLUSIONS:In

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History & Future of Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring

Vector Remote

History & Future of Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Healthcare reforms fueled by government legislation and recent technological innovations have propelled cardiac remote patient monitoring to the forefront in the early 2020s, but the history of cardiac remote patient monitoring dates to more than half a century ago.

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What is the mechanism of LBBB in DCM ? How does left bundle branch pacing correct it ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

In selected patients with discrete proximal LBBB the pacemaker stimuli may breakthrough the block. Which is more often not the case) Unfortunately, while technology allow us to replace a defective valve or even transplant a entire heart. No, it doesn’t correct it in all.

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Remote Patient Monitoring Workflow

Vector Remote

How to Incorporate Remote Patient Monitoring Into Existing Workflows Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a service under the telemedicine umbrella that uses specialized technology to track patient health data in real time, integrating care updates into clinic workflows as needed. The benefits of the technology are clear.