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03/12/2024

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan News

Michigan Medicine - University of Mic...
The most common short and long term condition was atrial fibrillation, with 6.8% of patients diagnosed at the five-year mark, followed by 5.4% of patients experiencing heart failure.
The most common short and long term condition was atrial fibrillation, with 6.8% of patients diagnosed at the five-year mark, followed by 5.4% of patients experiencing heart failure.
The most common short and long...
03/12/2024
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TAVR
03/11/2024

Medtronic News

Medtronic News
Evolut Low Risk Trial four-year data were analyzed to determine cost-effectiveness results of TAVR versus SAVR across the spectrum of surgical mortality risk. The findings showed a strong economic benefit of Evolut TAVR for low-risk patients...
Evolut Low Risk Trial four-year data were analyzed to determine cost-effectiveness results of TAVR versus SAVR across the spectrum of surgical mortality risk. The findings showed a strong economic benefit of Evolut TAVR for low-risk patients...
Evolut Low Risk Trial four-year...
03/11/2024
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Drug-Coated Balloons
03/11/2024

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center News

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ...
Researchers reported that patients treated with a balloon coated with paclitaxel, a drug to prevent restenosis, experienced lower rates of failure compared with patients treated with an uncoated balloon.
Researchers reported that patients treated with a balloon coated with paclitaxel, a drug to prevent restenosis, experienced lower rates of failure compared with patients treated with an uncoated balloon.
Researchers reported that...
03/11/2024
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At-Risk Groups
03/11/2024

American Heart Association News

American Heart Association News ...
Among American Indians 15 to 19 years old, 55% had high cholesterol. About 74% in their 20s had it, as did 78% of those in their 30s. By comparison, prior studies have shown about 25% of adolescents overall in the U.S. and about 30% of young...
Among American Indians 15 to 19 years old, 55% had high cholesterol. About 74% in their 20s had it, as did 78% of those in their 30s. By comparison, prior studies have shown about 25% of adolescents overall in the U.S. and about 30% of young...
Among American Indians 15 to 19...
03/11/2024
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TAVR
03/11/2024

Edwards Lifesciences News

Edwards Lifesciences News
A study of Edwards’ latest TAVR technology, the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, found lower rates of paravalvular leak (PVL) at 30 days, lower echo-derived gradients and larger effective orifice areas across all valve sizes when compared to the...
A study of Edwards’ latest TAVR technology, the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, found lower rates of paravalvular leak (PVL) at 30 days, lower echo-derived gradients and larger effective orifice areas across all valve sizes when compared to the...
A study of Edwards’ latest TAVR...
03/11/2024
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Chemical Risk Factors
03/11/2024

DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases News

DZNE - German Center for Neurodegener...
Researchers at DZNE provide evidence that traces of the widely used PFAS chemicals in human blood are associated with unfavorable lipid profiles and thus with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The findings are based on data from...
Researchers at DZNE provide evidence that traces of the widely used PFAS chemicals in human blood are associated with unfavorable lipid profiles and thus with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The findings are based on data from...
Researchers at DZNE provide...
03/11/2024
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Hemodynamics
03/11/2024

Optica News

Optica News
WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators such as heart rate, blood...
WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators such as heart rate, blood...
WASHINGTON — Researchers have...
03/11/2024
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Atherosclerosis
03/11/2024

Karolinska Institute News

Karolinska Institute News
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholesterol that can otherwise cause damage to arteries. The findings, published in Nature...
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholesterol that can otherwise cause damage to arteries. The findings, published in Nature...
A new study from Karolinska...
03/11/2024
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CV Disease REsearch
03/11/2024

University of Virginia Health System News

University of Virginia Health System ...
Researchers have discovered that our genetic makeup impacts the ways smooth muscle cells secrete proteins that provide strength to plaques and prevent them from rupturing and causing heart attacks and strokes.
Researchers have discovered that our genetic makeup impacts the ways smooth muscle cells secrete proteins that provide strength to plaques and prevent them from rupturing and causing heart attacks and strokes.
Researchers have discovered that...
03/11/2024
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Bleeding
03/11/2024

Saranas, Inc. News

Saranas, Inc. News
The study enrolled 203 patients across multiple centers in the United States. Patients undergoing complex high-risk PCI with MCS via Impella and transfemoral arterial approach were enrolled. The Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System was used in...
The study enrolled 203 patients across multiple centers in the United States. Patients undergoing complex high-risk PCI with MCS via Impella and transfemoral arterial approach were enrolled. The Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System was used in...
The study enrolled 203 patients...
03/11/2024
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