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Role of Technology in Promoting Heart Healthy Behavior Change to Increase Equity in Optimal Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

In this scientific statement, we examined the technology-enabled interventions that address cardiovascular health behaviors from adolescence to adulthood in populations most affected by health disparities. We used a broad definition of technology, including wearables, applications, and telehealth, for behavior tracking.

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Riverain Technologies Launches New FDA-Cleared Technology, Expands Globally

DAIC

4, 2025 Riverain Technologies recently announced it expanded across eight countries in 2024 and added nearly 50 new customers with its ClearRead solutions to clearly, confidently and quickly detect cardiothoracic diseases. tim.hodson Tue, 02/04/2025 - 16:21 Feb.4,

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Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Now, a team of researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of both technologies in a way that could be life-changing -- and life-saving -- for many. When a patient needs a new heart valve, the current mechanical and tissue replacements each have strengths and weaknesses.

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Selected startups will advance technology-driven improvements in heart and brain health

American Heart News - Heart News

DALLAS, June 13, 2024 — The American Heart Association, through its Center for Health Technology and Innovation (the Center), has selected five companies to participate in the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator.

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aycan becomes a reseller and technology partner of AI4MedImaging

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 06/17/2024 - 20:34 June 17, 2024 — aycan , a recognized leader in medical imaging, announced today a reseller and technology partnership with AI4MedImaging, a company that specializes in applying artificial intelligence ( AI ) to medical imaging. aycan will initially offer AI4MedImaging solutions to customers in the U.S.

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New laser technology improves stent effectiveness in vascular treatments

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) research team has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning. This technology promotes endothelial cell growth while inhibiting smooth muscle cell dedifferentiation in blood vessels.

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

Science Daily - Stroke

Now, researchers are developing a new technology that could allow stroke patients to undergo rehabilitation exercises at home by tracking their wrist movements through a simple setup: a smartphone strapped to the forearm and a low-cost gaming controller called the Novint Falcon.