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Philips Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial for Integrated Single-Device to Treat PAD

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THOR IDE clinical trial, which will study an innovative combined laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy catheter that integrates two critical PAD treatments into a single device. The innovative feature of the Philips catheter is that both the atherectomy and lithotripsy are laser-driven. clinical trial,” said Dr.

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Roche's Lp(a) Gen.2 Molarity Assay Receives FDA Clearance

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Roche has an unrivaled ability to provide access to testing at scale and is committed to advancing innovation in preventive cardiology. More than 90% of the Lp(a) level is influenced by variations in the genes controlling the Lp(a) particle production, 2 in which lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise have no significant impact.

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Artificial Intelligence Helps Coronary CT Angiography and Accelerates the Development of Precision Medicine

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At present, machine learning, deep learning, and other AI technologies have been tried to be applied to intelligent diagnostic and decision making, image interpretation, accurate classification, and prognostication of cardiovascular diseases, which has led to broad application prospects and innovation potential.

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Elixir Medical Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DynamX Bioadaptor

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The breakthrough designation, according to the Milpitas, CA-based technology company, is for an indication to improve coronary luminal diameter, restore hemodynamic modulation, and reduce plaque progression in patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease due to discrete de novo native coronary artery lesions. of the U.S. population.

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Results of CERTAIN Study Demonstrate Prominent Effects of Cleerly Products on Changing Clinical Management for Patients Suspected of Coronary Artery Disease

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Previous to GWU, Earls served as Medical Director and Vice President at Fairfax Radiological Consultants (FRC) in Fairfax, VA, where he was an early innovator and clinical adopter of coronary CT angiography. With Plaque Features Associated with False Positives. Barcelona, Spain. 4 Chiou A, Hermel M, Miller G et al.

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Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications

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Nevertheless, the relationship between CAC and the susceptibility of a plaque to provoke a thrombotic event remains incompletely understood. Limited spatial resolution and blooming artifacts may hinder estimation of degree of coronary artery stenosis. This review summarizes the current understanding and literature on CAC.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

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24: Joint American College of Cardiology/Journal of the American College of Cardiology Late-Breaking Clinical Trials (Session 402) Saturday, April 6 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.