Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Of those recipients, 50 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in vascular surgery. Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct.

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Hospital Outcomes 105

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 31, 2025

25 in Chicago and simultaneously published in NEJM.

Transplant 69

Transplant Outcomes Pulmonary Hypertension 69

Open Heart

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Objective Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health challenge across Europe, with a survival rate of only 8.5% to hospital discharge. Implementing a community first responder (CFR) system, including earlier Basic Life Support and defibrillation, can enhance survival rates and neurological outcomes.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Defibrillator Quality of Life 52

Science Daily - Heart Disease

MARCH 20, 2024

Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits in people with heart disease.This may be the first study to show that treating anxiety and depression with medication or psychotherapy has a significant impact on heart disease outcomes.

Heart Disease 119

Heart Disease Hospital Outcomes 119

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes of transcatheter closure using a double-disc occluder device in a single-center Vietnamese cohort.MethodA prospective descriptive study was conducted at Hanoi Heart Hospital, Vietnam. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.ResultsThe

VSD 52

VSD Outcomes Congenital Heart Disease Aortic valve 52

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of those, 99 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke. Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct.

Hospital 87

Hospital Stroke Strokes Outcomes 87

Med Page Today

MARCH 21, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- In people with heart disease and comorbid anxiety or depression, mental health treatment showed strong links to better clinical outcomes in an observational analysis of the Ohio Medicaid database. Those hospitalized with coronary.

Heart Disease 124

Heart Disease Medicaid Outcomes Hospital 124

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Organ perfusion pressure as a predictor of outcomes in cardiogenic shock: insights from the Altshock-2 registry. This study evaluated organ perfusion pressure (OPP), calculated as mean arterial pressure minus invasive central venous pressure, as a predictor of outcomes in CS. The primary outcome was in-hospital all-cause mortality.

Cardiogenic Shock 40

Cardiogenic Shock Outcomes Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure 40

DAIC

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The cardiothoracic surgery programs at four Northwell Health hospitals received this distinguished accolade, showcasing their commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. For more information: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Cardiothoracic Hospital Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Open-Heart Surgery 109

DAIC

JULY 12, 2024

Lead researcher Dr Pankaj Garg , of the University of East Anglia’s Norwich Medical School and a consultant cardiologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, heads up a team of researchers who have pioneered innovative and revolutionary 4D MRI imaging technology.

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Outcomes Hospital Research Innovation 122

Conquering CHD

JULY 17, 2024

News & World Hospital Report rankings , we remind you this is only one of many tools you can use to have a conversation with your care team and should not be used as the sole factor when making decisions about your care. How do hospital rankings fit in? News & World Report ranks and rates hospitals. The post U.S.

Hospital 105

Hospital Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 105

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:39 March 30, 2025 Medtronic has announced late-breaking data on five-year outcomes from the Evolut Low Risk Trial. Allison Family Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Research and professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Houston Methodist Hospital and principal investigator of the trial. Grubb, M.D.,

TAVR 52

TAVR Stenosis Aortic Outcomes 52

DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:10 February 21, 2024 — Ochsner Children's Hospital , ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising awareness of the need for more pediatric-specific heart devices. Yet, research and innovation in this field has not kept pace.

Pediatrics 105

Pediatrics Hospital Heart Failure Transplant 105

European Journal of Heart Failure

JANUARY 20, 2025

Understanding factors that influence the effectiveness of RPM on HF-related and all-cause hospitalizations, mortality, and emergency department visits is crucial for developing successful RPM interventions. A random-effects meta-analysis assessed outcomes, and additional analyses identified effective RPM components.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Hospital Education Technology 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 12, 2025

ConclusionPulmonary valve perforation and PBV achieved favorable long-term outcomes in neonates with PA/IVS and CPS. years), were included. Among them, 15 patients (24.2%) reached the endpoint. The mean time of freedom from surgery differed according to the number of cusps (P 1.2).ConclusionPulmonary

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Stenosis Outcomes Hospital 52

DAIC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:43 December 18, 2023 — The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital has received the highest possible three-star recognition in all of the cardiac surgery categories in the 2020-2023 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) report. The Mount Sinai Hospital is also No.

Cardiovascular Surgery 111

Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Valve Replacement/Repair 111

Open Heart

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We aimed to quantify the impact of health system disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, on their clinical outcomes and whether these differed by socioeconomic and ethnic subgroups. Outcomes did not vary by pandemic birth era according to social characteristics.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 22, 2025

The primary outcome was survival at the follow-up evaluation. The mean length of hospital stay (days) was 214209 in group 1 and 12891 days in group 2. The results demonstrated a statistically significant correlation between prolonged waiting times and length of hospital stay in group 1.

Heart Transplant 52

Heart Transplant Transplant Pediatrics Heart Failure 52

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 23, 2025

According to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the number of mechanical thrombectomies performed at hospitals is not an accurate indicator of patient outcomes.

Outcomes 98

Outcomes Stroke Strokes Hospital 98

HCPLive

MARCH 17, 2025

Patients with CKD undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer experienced greater rates of adverse in-hospital outcomes.

Hospital 52

Hospital Outcomes Cancer 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

MARCH 10, 2025

Association of clonal haematopoiesis with heart failure incidence and outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. To address these inconsistencies, the present meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association of CH with the incidence and clinical outcomes of HF. Clonal haematopoiesis and heart failure: a meta-analysis.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Differences in the quality of hospitals where Black and White patients receive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery have been documented. Black and White patients were admitted to similar mortality hospitals (3.1% were Blackpatients.

Open-Heart Surgery 75

Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Medicare 75

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 30, 2025

This narrative review aims to evaluate strategies for reducing door-to-balloon (D2B) time in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, focusing on pre-hospital, in-hospital, and technological innovations, as well as addressing challenges to ensure sustainability.

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction STEMI Innovation Technology 52

Med Page Today

JANUARY 1, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Mortality rates were high among patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), with the worst outcomes in those with hemodynamic collapse, according to a retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT.

Embolism 119

Embolism Pulmonary Hospital Outcomes 119

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, the relationship between PWR and adverse outcomes in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) remains unclear. The primary outcome measure was all-cause mortality within 30 days of hospitalization. The primary outcome measure was all-cause mortality within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction Hospital Outcomes 40

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:24 January 29, 2024 — Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis , many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60—possibly with poorer survival rates.

Aortic valve 111

Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Outcomes 111

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 20, 2024

Endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients beyond six hours from onset is still effective, according to a collaborative study conducted by the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and Queen Mary Hospital (QMH).

Stroke 98

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Hospital 98

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 30, 2025

Demographic, clinical, and diagnostic data, as well as follow-up outcomes, were reviewed. Logistic and Cox regression models identified risk factors for in-hospital and long-term mortality.ResultsAmong the 212 patients, 79.72% (169/212) had HCM, 16.98% (36/212) had RCM, and 3.30% (7/212) had RP-HCM.

Risk Factors 52

Risk Factors Pediatrics Cardiomyopathy Pulmonary 52

HCPLive

MARCH 8, 2024

A national cohort analysis presented at AAD 2024 showed a significant link between maternal HS exposure and poor health outcomes among children.

Pediatrics 105

Pediatrics Hospital Outcomes 105

DAIC

JUNE 25, 2024

HHNM will use the Allia IGS Pulse system in its cardiac electrophysiology (EP) lab to plan, guide and monitor the outcomes of electrophysiological procedures, such as cardiac ablations, cardiac catherizations, transcatheter aortic valve replacements, balloon and coronary angioplasties and more. “We It’s an honor to have the U.S.’s

Electrophysiology 105

Electrophysiology Hospital Aortic valve Heart Disease 105

The American Journal of Cardiology

JANUARY 25, 2025

Publication date: Available online 24 January 2025 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Eric J. Hall, Colby R. Ayers, Nicholas S. Hendren, Christopher Clark, Amit Saha, Hadi Beaini, Isabella L. Alexander, Evan P. Gee, Ian R. McConnell, Emily S. Samson, Roslyn J. Saplicki, Christopher S. Grubb, Grant Tucker, Justin L.

Cardiogenic Shock 40

Cardiogenic Shock Hospital Outcomes 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The three-star ratings, which denote the highest category of quality, places them among the elite hospitals for heart bypass, MVRR and AVR surgeries, respectively, in the United States and Canada. and Canada. The latest analysis of data for AVR surgery covers the same time frame and includes five participating surgeons. “The

Open-Heart Surgery 105

Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Academic 105

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 18, 2024

In a study published in Heart Rhythm, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, analyzed real-world clinical data to measure the impact of evidence-based best-practices on patient outcomes for the most common AF procedure: radiofrequency (RF)-based ablation.

Atrial Fibrillation 86

Atrial Fibrillation Best Practices Outcomes Heart Rhythm 86

DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Kulcsar, University Hospital Zurich milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 12:13 February 26, 2024 — Ischemic strokes are a major health burden. Visualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling, meaning without excessive reperfusion of the brain area after removal of the blood clot in the blocked artery.

Blood Clot 105

Blood Clot Stroke Strokes Outcomes 105

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Background The aim of this study was to identify significant factors affecting the effectiveness of exercise training using information of the HF-ACTION (Heart Failure: A Controlled Trial Investigating Outcomes of Exercise Training) study. Such a subpopulation accounted for approximately 40% of the overall study population.

Exercise 111

Exercise Heart Failure Outcomes Hospital 111

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Findings highlight the need for early frailty screening in dialysis patients and the implementation of appropriate interventions to improve outcomes.

Hospital 89

Hospital Outcomes 89

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 30, 2025

We aimed to investigate the usefulness of the surprise question to identify palliative care needs among patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF).Methods Methods and ResultsThis study used a prospective observational registry that includes consecutive patients hospitalized with HF using the surprise question on admission.

Heart Failure 68

Heart Failure Hospital Outcomes 68