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Prolocor, Slingshot Bioscience Publish Paper on Prognostic Tool to Help Assess Thrombosis Risk

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This study highlights the power of our cell mimic platform in driving next-generation tests that could enhance patient care." Clinicians need better tools to guide decision making on the choice of antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery disease patients, particularly after coronary stenting.

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Thrombosis, Translational Medicine, and Biomarker Research: Moving the Needle

Journal of the American Heart Association

They hold the promise of revolutionizing patient care. Improved recognition of biomarker research and a greater emphasis on mechanistic evidence can better equip clinicians to deal with the uncertainty that defines the practice of thrombosis medicine.

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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

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It enrolled 162 subjects at 30 centers with three patient populations – non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion (NIVL), post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and acute deep vein thrombosis (aDVT). Current and future burden of venous thrombosis: Not simply predictable. Regulatory disclosures Developed by Vesper Medical, Inc. ,

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Chronic IVC occlusion caused by unopened filter after conversion: case report and literature review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

For younger or thrombophilic patients, careful evaluation of the filter's suitability and extended follow-up are crucial to optimize outcomes.

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Taskforce Develops New Standards to Monitor Adults with Heart Valve Disease

DAIC

The dataset suggests tracking clinic-reported outcome measures at six months within the first year after diagnosis and annually thereafter, and patient-reported outcomes annually, with more frequent tracking advised for patients who undergo either a surgical or transcatheter procedure.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The Dyslipidemia/Atherosclerosis/Thrombosis track will feature sessions on dyslipidemia and LDL cholesterol, including: LDL Lowering Therapy Beyond Statins Supported by an educational grant from Esperion Therapeutics.

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Women and Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Catheter-based Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism According to REAL-PE Analysis Presented at SCAI 2024

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“Evaluating care disparities in real clinical practices is key to addressing the existing barrier and improving patient outcomes,” Parikh added. About Pulmonary Embolism PE is often caused by blood clots in the legs, otherwise known as deep vein thrombosis, that travel through the veins and into the lungs.

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