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AI-interpreted ECGs predict mortality risk after heart surgery
A novel deep learning algorithm applied to a single preoperative ECG improved risk prediction for death after cardiac surgery and other inpatient procedures for a large cohort, researchers reported.
FDA designates recall of heart-lung machine emergency drive as class I
Getinge announced it is recalling its heart-lung machine emergency drive due to an issue that could prevent the ability of the emergency drive to be cranked.
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VIDEO: Dhruv Kazi, MD, MSc, MS, highlights importance of underutilized cardiac rehab
PHILADELPHIA — In this Healio video exclusive, Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MSc, MS, discusses the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, noting that a comprehensive program is “more than just supervised exercise.”
LAA exclusion system for use in AF during cardiac surgery cleared, launched in US
Medtronic announced the U.S. launch of its left atrial appendage exclusion system for use during cardiac surgery in patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation.
AI-enabled ECGs reduce time to cath lab in patients with suspected STEMI
PHILADELPHIA — An artificial intelligence-enabled ECG was associated with shorter time from ECG to catheterization laboratory entry in patients with suspected STEMI, according the results of the ARISE study.
Cardiologists push to restore virtual rehab as covered Medicare benefit
Among the many changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic was an abrupt switch from in-person to virtual cardiac rehabilitation, a shift that allowed easier access to a service that patients typically struggled to attend, seemingly overnight.
No difference between liberal, restrictive transfusion strategies in acute MI, anemia
PHILADELPHIA — In patients with acute MI and anemia, there was no difference between liberal and restrictive transfusion strategies for the composite outcome of death and MI at 30 days, according to results of the MINT trial.
‘Engagement and discussion’ key themes of AHA’s annual Scientific Sessions
The Healio team is providing live coverage of the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
Surgeons use breast implants during double-lung transplant
Surgeons used breast implants to hold a man’s heart in place during a double-lung transplant after he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal infection after years of smoking and vaping.
Deep venous arterialization continues to benefit patients with severe CLTI at 12 months
Most patients with severe chronic limb-threatening ischemia treated with a transcatheter deep venous arterialization system achieved limb salvage at 12 months, according to new data from the PROMISE II trial.
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