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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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Abstract WP77: Escape Room Stroke Challenge: Improving Stroke Code Competency and Comfort Levels among Nurses Using an Innovative Educational Tool

Stroke Journal

Despite this, most educational resources are focused on stroke-specific units rather than on all inpatient nursing areas. Stroke unit nurses also completed a fourth puzzle focused on patient education. The Escape Room consisted of three puzzles for non-stroke units and an additional puzzle for stroke units. on non-stroke units.

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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

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It’s a celebration of the amazing innovation that has occurred in structural heart disease therapy over the last 20 years and I’m proud to be part of it. Andreas Grüntzig was a German cardiologist best known for being the first to develop successful balloon angioplasty for expanding lumens of narrowed arteries.

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Abstract TP68: Streamlining Innovation: A Stroke of Genius in Education

Stroke Journal

Background:A mandatory educational requirement for nurses and staff at designated stroke centers existed within a health system, but the process varied across sites. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2025. Staff selected their own educational content, leading to minimal engagement and irrelevant content.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

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With the rise of digital health, innovative solutions are emerging that can significantly impact patient care and recovery while simultaneously addressing health equity. I know the nurse explained my medications to me at the hospital. This math deficit was not recognized until I got home.

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American Society of Echocardiography Scientific Sessions ASE 2024 Program Highlights

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This year’s program, “Global Echocardiography: Innovations in Diagnosis and Beyond,” is described as an educational experience gathering global experts and enthusiasts in echocardiography, hosted by the largest global organization for cardiovascular ultrasound imaging serving physicians, sonographers, nurses, and scientists.

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Strategic Deal to Deliver Virtual Value-based Cardiology Care Announced by Guidehealth and Story Health

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This innovative approach directly integrates specialized cardiovascular care for high-risk patients with complex care plans.” Story Health combines technology and a specialized care team of cardiologists, nurses, and health coaches to deliver the right treatments at the right time to more patients.