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Researchers develop technology that may allow stroke patients to undergo rehab at home

Science Daily - Stroke

For survivors of strokes, regaining fine motor skills is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive.

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New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care

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Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:21 April 1, 2024 — Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We What is Valvular Heart Disease?

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Ensight-AI Awarded FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for Its ECGVision-TTR Technology for Early Detection of ATTR-Cardiomyopathy

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Food and Drug Administration’s ( FDA ) Breakthrough Device Designation for their ECGvision-TTR Technology for early detection of ATTR-Cardiomyopathy. Moreover, ECGvision-TTR paves the way for personalized care plans, enhancing the quality of life for individuals at risk of or suffering from ATTR-CM.

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Two promising approaches in the treatment of myocardial infarction: stem cells and gene therapy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

These methods only alleviate symptoms of heart failure and myocardial ischemia and improve patients' quality of life by partially restoring myocardial reperfusion. The main content of this paper is to explore the application of stem cells and gene technology in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).

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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Performs Landmark Heart Valve Surgery

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This can lead to symptoms such as severe shortness of breath, swelling in the legs and abdomen and a significant reduction in quality of life. We have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to bring this innovative technology to our community. The recent approval of the tricuspid clip device by the U.S.

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Abstract NS5: Application of Digital Health Interventions in Quality of Life and Psychological Status of Stroke Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Stroke Journal

Background and purpose:The aim of this study is to assess the impacts of digital health interventions on quality of life and mental status in stroke patients. A total of 17 studies involving 1437 participants were included.

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Effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation delivery modes on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in heart failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Open Heart

Background This review aimed to compare the relative effectiveness of different exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) delivery modes (centre-based, home-based, hybrid and technology-enabled ExCR) on key heart failure (HF) outcomes: exercise capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), HF-related hospitalisation and HF-related mortality.