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Abstract 4145631: A Rare Case of Sequential Impella Mechanical Failures due to Infective Endocarditis Vegetations

Circulation

Once stabilized, intravascular ultrasound showed significant thrombus and plaque in the LAD. Due to ongoing shock despite initial mechanical support, the patient was escalated to an Impella CP device after a transthoracic echo confirmed no left ventricle thrombus. This was treated with a drug-eluting stent, but TIMI 3 flow was not achieved.

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Cardiology AI Clearances Growing, Diversifying

CardiacWire

FFRCT, coronary plaque, echo AI, etc)… We’re using this broader definition of cardio AI through the rest of this story. We’re also seeing cardiovascular AI continue to expand from diagnostics/detection to more procedural use cases, including new solutions for TAVR and ablation planning that were cleared in H1 2024.

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Highlights of ACC 2024

Cardiology Update

SMART 4 ( NCT04722250 ) studied patients with severe aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). A total of 716 patients underwent TAVR with either a self-expanding supraannular valve or a balloon-expandable valve.

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

DAIC

ET Murphy Ballroom 4 ACC.24 24 planners note that attendees can gain insights from key clinical trials presented at ACC.24 24 and how those may impact clinical practice and patient care in this deep dive clinical trial session.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

DAIC

BE ACTIVE—about physical activity and how physical activity is enhanced in patients looking at financial incentivization as well as gamification, and what that does for physical activity with regards to patients who have MI and a high risk for cardiovascular disease.