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HRS 2024: Innovation Meets Reality

DAIC

Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. Infrequently, we see medical technology innovation of a paradigmatic nature that changes the way physicians approach disease states and dramatically improve results. So, again, innovation is great.

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A holistic approach to managing cardio-kidney metabolic syndrome: insights and recommendations from the Italian perspective

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Emphasizing innovative pathways for collaboration, including dynamic referral protocols, telemedicine, and shared decision-making, the proposed strategies aim to overcome structural and organizational barriers in healthcare.

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New Treatment Options Available for Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

DAIC

Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention and the director of the Karsh Division of Interventional Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, and his team of experts treat more than 10,000 patients every year. When might a minimally invasive procedure be the best approach?

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Improving Life Quality in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Through Revascularization

DAIC

milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:35 May 16, 2024 — A recent publication in the American Heart Association Circulation highlights a comprehensive investigation to assess the impact of revascularization strategies on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

DAIC

We are entering a new era of stroke care where data-driven insights guide every decision, said Bazan, senior author and the John Ochsner Professor of Cardiovascular Innovation at Ochsner Health. This allows for more refined, patient-centered care strategies that enhance both short-term recoveries and long-term quality of life.

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AHN Studying an Innovation that Improves Quality of Life and Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients

HCPLive

The AccuCinch® System, utilized by Allegheny General Hospital, offers a breakthrough approach to treating heart failure by targeting the left ventricle.

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Broward Health Adds Pulsed Field Ablation Sytsem to Treat A-fib

DAIC

This innovative treatment represents a significant advancement over traditional thermal ablation methods and provides a more effective solution for patients. This innovative approach not only addresses that need but also improves patient outcomes, ensuring a better quality of life for those diagnosed with A-Fib.