Cardiac patients
A recent study published in the South Valley University - International Journal of Medical Sciences has found that sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) can significantly improve heart function in patients with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, regardless of whether they have type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The study, which
Cardiac patients
New research from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy indicates that the utilization rate of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) in patients with heart failure has improved since 2021, but these agents continue to be underprescribed despite current guideline recommendations. The study, published in the American Journal of
Cardiac patients
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a critical treatment for patients with stable coronary artery disease, and restoring epicardial blood flow through stent-based angioplasty can significantly improve clinical outcomes. However, the prognostic significance of periprocedural coronary microcirculatory function, which can be quantified by the angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance (angio-IMR), remains
Cardiac patients
A new study published in Epilepsia suggests that surgical interventions can be a viable treatment option for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy, with significant improvements in seizure frequency and quality of life. The systematic review and meta-analysis of 46 studies involving 325 patients with ASD and epilepsy
Cardiac patients
A study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology has shed light on the prognostic value of a deep learning-based coronary artery calcium score (DL-CACS) in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine used non-gated chest
Cardiac patients
Research conducted at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in Basel, Switzerland has found a consistent association between elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and increased cardiovascular risk in Japanese patients. The study, recently published in JACC Asia, involved a systematic review of existing literature to investigate the relationship between Lp(a) levels
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The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) issued a press release highlighting the results of the OPTION-STEMI trial, which investigated the timing of complete revascularisation in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary artery disease. The trial found that immediate complete revascularisation was not noninferior to staged complete
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AdventHealth Gordon has achieved the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Regional Recognition award for its regional collaboration in caring for severe heart attack patients. This recognition acknowledges the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality and efficient patient care. According to the American Heart Association, over 1 million
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The American Heart Association (AHA) and remote chronic disease monitoring platform Cadence have unveiled a collaboration to reduce 30-day readmissions of heart failure patients through a virtual care support team. The American Heart Association Connected Care pilot program aims to address "critical gaps in heart failure care" that
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The American Heart Association's new virtual care program, American Heart Association Connected Care, Powered by Cadence, aims to reduce hospital stays and readmissions for patients with chronic diseases. The program provides ongoing heart and cardiometabolic care to patients at home after their hospital stay, integrating with hospital discharge
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Hunterdon Health's commitment to delivering high-quality care has been reaffirmed with the recertification of its Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This prestigious certification demonstrates the organization's dedication to providing evidence-based care that meets the complex needs
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Lovelace Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its dedication to providing high-quality care for patients with heart failure. The hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality
