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HeartFlow AI Plaque Analysis Achieves Major Milestone Towards Medicare Coverage

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milla1cf Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:54 June 4, 2024 — HeartFlow, a leader in cardiovascular healthcare technology, is pleased to announce a key Medicare policy development, which should allow for future expanded patient access to their Plaque Analysis product.

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HeartFlow Introduces Next Generation Interactive Plaque Analysis Platform to Assess Patient Risk in Suspected Coronary Artery Disease

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a leader in non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) heart care solutions, introduced the next generation HeartFlow Plaque Analysis with an interactive experience. The technology was introduced at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, D.C. F.A.C.C.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

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15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). This is a positive step towards improved patient care,” said Ahmad Slim, MD, FSCCT, director of imaging at Pulse Heart Institute and chair of the HPPC.

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HeartFlow Announces New Reimbursement Code and Increased Payment for FFRCT

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We appreciate the American Medical Association’s decision to assign FFRCT a Category I CPT code, a decision backed by years of research that highlights the positive impact FFRCT can have on the diagnosis and eventually treatment of patients with coronary artery disease,” said John Farquhar , CEO of HeartFlow.

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Unlocking Precision in Interventional Cardiology: The Vital Role of OCT and IVUS

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As technologies advance and methodologies evolve, two crucial tools stand out for their pivotal roles in enhancing accuracy and efficacy: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). OCT employs light waves to capture high-resolution images, providing intricate details of vessel structures and plaque composition.

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Unlocking Precision in Interventional Cardiology: The Vital Role of OCT and IVUS

ADN Center of Excellence

As technologies advance and methodologies evolve, two crucial tools stand out for their pivotal roles in enhancing accuracy and efficacy: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). OCT employs light waves to capture high-resolution images, providing intricate details of vessel structures and plaque composition.

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

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24 and how those may impact clinical practice and patient care in this deep dive clinical trial session. ET Murphy Ballroom 4 ACC.24 24 planners note that attendees can gain insights from key clinical trials presented at ACC.24 More information: www.acc.org If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague