Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Numerous previous studies have shown that cardiac rehabilitation can inhibit the progression of atherosclerotic plaques in patients after coronary intervention, effectively controlling patients' clinical symptoms and improving their quality of life.

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MIBHS

JANUARY 15, 2025

Inflammation and Plaque Buildup: Smoking damages the endothelium (the inner lining of blood vessels), triggering inflammation. This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

The Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) system is an experimental treatment for carotid artery stenosis, also known as carotid artery disease, a condition in which fatty-waxy deposits known as plaque builds up and blocks the normal flow of blood in the large arteries on either side of the neck.

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DAIC

APRIL 11, 2024

The study, called IVUS-DCB, is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the clinical benefits of using IVUS in angioplasty procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition in which plaque builds up in arteries in the legs.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In this substudy of the phase 3 Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE), a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered that pitavastatin reduces plaque buildup in the heart's coronary arteries and lowers inflammation in the blood. The findings are published in JAMA Cardiology.

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DAIC

JULY 19, 2024

Kenneth Chan, MBBS, Academic Clinical Research Fellow in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals (UK) will receive the 2024 SCCT Clinical Trials and Registries Award (CTRA) at the opening session of the Society’s 19th Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2024) on Friday, July 19 in Washington, DC.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the hospital setting, CMS increased payment for the FFRCT service by ~7% for 2024. The new code can be used for hospital outpatient, physician offices, or imaging centers. Better reimbursement for hospitals leads to improved accessibility to this technology, which is a win for everyone involved, most notably patients.”

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carotid ultrasound results were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of plaque. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. 1692 (64.6%) were male.

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DAIC

JANUARY 17, 2024

Long-Jiang Zhang (Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University) and Prof. ©Science China Press milla1cf Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:04 January 17, 2024 — This review was jointly published by Prof.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

I am excited about the potential of the FAI-Score biomarker, which has promising prognostic value beyond existing CT-based methods such as plaque, calcium scoring, and CAD-RADS based interpretation." fold higher risk for cardiac mortality and 5.5-fold

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Ken Grauer, MD

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Non-obstructive coronary disease at the time cardiac cath is done does not necessarily imply there was no plaque rupture with thrombus. These plaques will often not be recognized as "culprits" — because no fissuring or ulceration is seen.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

MINOCA may be due to: coronary spasm, coronary microvascular dysfunction, plaque disruption, spontaneous coronary thrombosis/emboli , and coronary dissection; myocardial disorders, including myocarditis, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and other cardiomyopathies. Thus, intracoronary imaging modalities are crucial in this setting. From Gue at al.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

Although we missed our primary endpoint, our data support the hypothesis that HDL cholesterol plays a role in reducing subsequent coronary plaque disruption events like heart attack via enhanced cholesterol efflux attacks,” Gibson said. Other studies have shown that high levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with reduced heart attack risk.

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DAIC

JANUARY 4, 2024

IVL is a novel approach to lesion preparation of severely calcified plaques in coronary and peripheral vessels. a Structural Heart Disease Fellow at Henry Ford Hospital, is also optimistic that these findings will lead to helping more people. The research letter’s lead author, Gennaro Giustino, M.D.,

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DAIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Philips laser catheter integrates two critical PAD treatments into a single device, significantly simplifying the treatment workflow – atherectomy to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the internal surface of an artery, and intravascular lithotripsy to modify calcium deposits within the artery or disrupt calcium deposits in the artery wall.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J. mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Reporting from the AHA /ASA released this afternoon focuses on a clinical trial called GOLDEN BRIDGE II which conducted in hospitals in China, which compared artificial intelligence-based evaluation and treatment for ischemic stroke patients to standard evaluation and treatment by the stroke care team. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

OCTOBER 1, 2024

tim.hodson Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:50 PHOTO CAPTION: The Elucid PlaqueIQ user interface is a fully interactive visualization of the patient’s coronary anatomy, showing specific plaque type and amount across various views to inform physician assessment of risk and patient-specific treatment pathway.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When we say heart disease, what we really mean is plaque in the artery wall. If you already have evidence of substantial plaque on a cardiac CT or have had a heart attack already, your future risk is significantly increased. You just need to know how. This Is Known As Atherosclerosis. Not knowing your ApoB can be costly. No problem.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 20, 2024

The scan also showed “scattered coronary artery plaques”. __ Smith comment 1 : the appropriate management at this point is to lower the blood pressure (lower afterload, which increases myocardial oxygen demand). Smith comment : Is the ACS (rupture plaque) with occlusion that is now reperfusing? Smith: What???!!!

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Anaphylaxis leads to plaque rupture or erosion leading to acute myocardial infarction (type II) and acute coronary stent thrombosis (type III). Case presentation A 47-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to an insect bite for 2 days and chest distress for more than 3 h. ng/ml(0–0.5 ng/ml).

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DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

For over a decade, HeartFlow’s deep partnerships with more than 1,000 hospitals globally, including 80% of the top 50 heart hospitals in the U.S., Simon, MD , President, Academic & External Affairs and Chief Scientific Officer, University Hospitals Health System. said John Farquhar, Chief Executive Officer at HeartFlow.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 23, 2024

He was intubated in the field and sedated upon arrival at the hospital. At his family's request, he was transferred to a hospital closer to his home to continue care. By the time he arrived at the hospital, he already had spontaneous reperfusion, evident in the subtle TWI in the anterior leads in ECG 1.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

Although we missed our primary endpoint, our data support the hypothesis that HDL cholesterol plays a role in reducing subsequent coronary plaque disruption events like heart attack via enhanced cholesterol efflux attacks,” Gibson said. Other studies have shown that high levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with reduced heart attack risk.

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DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

Cardiovascular CT's non-invasive nature allows patients to avoid being admitted to a hospital for imaging, which makes it more convenient and patient-friendly. Advanced scanners provide detailed insights into plaque progression and stabilization. By doing so, we can monitor plaque progression or stabilization.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By adding AutoChamber AI to CAC scans and analyzing both coronary artery plaque calcification and cardiac chambers volume, HeartLung plans to introduce AI-CAC and AI-CVD which have the potential to advance preventive cardiology. We plan to add this AI to our lung cancer screening population who are high risk for cardiovascular events.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

Therefore, if someone presents with an event earlier than this age, they likely have been building up plaque for a considerable period prior to this. It is often done only in hospital labs, and only some primary care practices may be able to order this test. Here is what I DON’T consider as early heart disease.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

He is a Professor of Radiology and prior to joining Cleerly full-time, served as Vice-Chairman of Radiology at George Washington University (GWU) Hospital in Washington, DC. With Plaque Features Associated with False Positives. Presented at the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging: Late Breaking Clinical Research and Trials.

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DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

More than 8 million Americans visit hospital emergency departments experiencing chest pain every year. “In the future, patients with coronary inflammation can be identified by the CaRi-Heart technology and treated by our FDA -approved LODOCO 0.5 mg tablets.”

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DAIC

APRIL 7, 2024

As with elevated LDL-cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides and the lipid particles on which they are carried in the blood can contribute to the formation of “plaques” in the arteries that impede blood flow and can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Triglycerides store unused calories and provide energy to the body.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

This study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Scientific Research and Clinical Trials of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (No. Conclusions:In conclusion, our study highlights that intima-media thickening and plaques are more prevalent in adult carotid arteries, with a significantly higher prevalence in males.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 9, 2024

His confusion progressively dissipated enroute to the hospital. Sudden narrowing of a coronary artery due to ACS (plaque rupture with thrombosis and/or downstream showering of platelet-fibrin aggregates). He awoke earlier that morning in his usual state of health. The fall was not a mechanical etiology. Type I ischemia.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 20, 2024

But, RASER did not increase the likelihood of in-hospital Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebral Events and major bleeding or death. When you combine two procedures, there is of course there is an increased rate of induction of shock, slow flow and arterial complications.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On hospital day 3, the patient had recurrence of symptoms and the following EKG was obtained. Learning Points: Type 1 MI is the type we are most familiar with: rupture of atherosclerotic plaque with production thrombus or platelet fibrin aggregates. This is reassuring as it indicates persistent reperfusion compared to EKG 1.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Another ECG was recorded 5 minutes later just before arrival at the hospital: Similar The patient was transported to a nearby suburban hospital with PCI capabilities while my partner cared for her. To prove there is no plaque rupture, you need to do intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). She was defibrillated and resuscitated.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

a company focused on reducing the risk of stroke and its devastating impact, today announced that it has launched its Tapered ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System to hospitals in the United States. milla1cf Fri, 03/08/2024 - 21:58 March 8, 2024 — Silk Road Medical, Inc.,

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