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HeartSciences Announces Allowance of U.S Patent for AI-ECG Assessment of Left Ventricular and Right Ventricular Heart Dysfunction

DAIC

Heart failure (HF) is a growing worldwide public health issue affecting 64 million people annually 1 and is associated with high mortality, lower quality of life and reduced physical capacity while placing substantial costs on the healthcare system.

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Use of sacubitril/valsartan early after CABG

Open Heart

Background Heart failure (HF) remains a major public health problem with a high mortality and morbidity worldwide. The primary endpoint assessed the key safety outcomes, the secondary endpoints were: the quality of life measured, the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) changes and 6 min walk test (6MWT).

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

DAIC

suffer from heart failure , and there are approximately 400,000 heart-failure-related deaths in this country each year. Patients with heart failure often experience reduced mobility, quality of life and ability to work; the disease also represents a significant public health care burden.

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Top Cardiology Conferences in 2024

Cardiology Update

This event encompasses various facets, including public health, primary care, secondary prevention, rehabilitation, sports cardiology, and exercise. Hashtag: #ESCPrev2024 5. This includes the establishment of networks dedicated to its management, education, and research, as well as Late-Breaking Science. Hashtag: #HeartFailure2024 6.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Thought

DAIC

The authors said that by outlining the scope of the problem, these new estimates can help guide health care planning, resource allocation and public health interventions. The study appears Sept. 11 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology JACC.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Tought

DAIC

The authors said that by outlining the scope of the problem, these new estimates can help guide health care planning, resource allocation and public health interventions. The study appears Sept. 11 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology JACC.

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World AIDS Day | Antiretroviral Therapy’s Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Wellnest

Prevention of Opportunistic Infections: Reduced Opportunistic Infections: ART significantly lowers the risk of opportunistic infections, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and fungal infections, which can be life-threatening in individuals with compromised immune systems. million lives lost to HIV and an estimated 39.0