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World Stroke Organization, Philips Release Paper on Expanding Access to Stroke Care

DAIC

10, 2024 — Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) have published a policy paper calling for a revolution in stroke care to make a real difference to the lives of millions and bring significant economic benefits worldwide. Yet, access to thrombectomy remains the exception rather than the norm in global stroke care.

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AI-ECG’s 2025 Kickoff

CardiacWire

Ultimately, the study found that patient AIRE scores accurately predicted CV death (HR: 2.24), HF risk (HR: 2.60), MI (HR: 3.13), ischemic stroke (HR: 1.23), and CKD (HR: 1.89) compared to traditional risk factors. AIRE-HTN was trained on ~190k patients at Beth Israel Deaconess and validated on 65k patients from UK Biobank.

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American Heart Month Puts Spotlight on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Statistics

DAIC

February 1, 2024 — As cardiologists, heart disease patients and the organizations that serve them across the country embark on American Heart Month, DAIC has compiled a snapshot of significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke statistics, along with a review of the atherosclerosis drug market. per 1,000* - 122.4

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Abstract NS8: Enhancing Post-Stroke Care: Implementing the Transitional Care Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Abstract WMP82: Stroke Transitional Care Model: An Advanced Practice Provider Led Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Supercharging the ECG: AI set to Revolutionize the Diagnostic Cardiology Market

DAIC

Inevitably, given its fledgling status, regulation and reimbursement is still playing catch-up, though 2023 saw some important developments in this regard. Figure 2: VC funding for AI in Medical Imaging vs. ECG The Missing Piece In a similar vein, the reimbursement framework for AI-in ECG is very much in its infancy.

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Abstract WMP46: Rurality Affects Access to Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke on a Global Scale

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP46-AWMP46, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Global mechanical thrombectomy access (MTA) for large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke is extremely low. Rural patients are less likely to receive initial care at a thrombectomy-capable hospital. 0.86, p<0.001). 0.99, p=0.013).Conclusion:The