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Cerebral Blood Flow in Orthostatic Intolerance

Journal of the American Heart Association

Many forms of orthostatic intolerance (OI) involve impaired regulation of CBF in the upright posture, which results in disabling symptoms that decrease quality of life. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the brain.

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Prospective Multicenter International Registry of Ultrasound-Facilitated Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-High and High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism (KNOCOUT PE)

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

BACKGROUND:Prior clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) for the treatment of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) using reduced thrombolytic doses and shorter infusion durations. Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. mg, with 31.0%

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

DAIC

Consequently, Philips is well positioned to support CVI treatment by offering a robust portfolio of medical technology that includes both intravascular ultrasound and a differentiated venous stenting system.” Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.”

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Transthoracic echocardiographic assessment of ventricular function in functional single ventricle: a comprehensive review

Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Functional single ventricle represents a complex congenital cardiac malformation where ventricular function directly impacts patients quality of life and prognosis. Accurate assessment of ventricular function.

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Cardiawave is Presenting the 30-day Follow-up Results from its “Valvosoft Pivotal Study” on the Teatment of Severe Symptomatic Aortic Valve Stenosis at ACC24

DAIC

Presentation title: QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT AT 30-DAYS FOLLOW-UP OF THE VALVOSOFT PIVOTAL STUDY ON SEVERE AORTIC VALVE STENOSE PATIENTS" (control number 16930) Time and date: April 8, 2024 - 9:32 a.m.–9:42 A summary of the poster session will be published on the Journal of the American College of Cardiology’s website. 9:42 a.m.

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Interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and lysosomal storage: challenges in genetic metabolic muscle diseases with a focus on infantile onset Pompe disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

This comprehensive evaluation included the use of ultrasound echocardiograms, computed tomography (CT) scans, electrocardiograms, mutagenesis analysis, and structural analysis to gain insights into the patient's condition and the underlying mechanisms of PD. Further genetic testing identified a homozygous mutation c.2662G>T

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What is new in Heart failure management ? Ultrasonic cardiac re-synchronization : The WiSE -CRT device

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

Green: Micra leadless pacemaker; blue: WiSE-CRT system LV endocardial electrode; and red: WiSE-CRT system subcutaneous battery and ultrasound generator. Cardiac failure management remains basically disciplined medical management and a holistic approach to improve the quality of life. CRT, cardiac resynchronization therapy.