Right-sided heart failure, also known as right ventricular failure, occurs when the right side of the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to the lungs. This condition can lead …
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Amy Scanlon, MD, FACC, is a practicing private practice cardiologist at Consultants in Cardiology and the current team cardiologist for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scanlon has authored several published articles including the American College of Cardiology’s Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes module. He frequently lectures and participates in speaking engagements for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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American Heart Association Launches Initiative to Teach Lifesaving CPR And AED Skills in Rural Alaska
by Amyby AmyAnchorage, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2024 – On National Rural Health Day, the American Heart Association (AHA) announced a new multi-year initiative aimed at teaching Hands-Only CPR and automated external defibrillator …
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Abbott Laboratories has launched a new leadless pacemaker in India, aimed at treating patients with slow heart rhythms. The device, known as the AVEIR VR single-chamber ventricular leadless pacemaker, has …
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Researchers at Monash University and Monash Health are working to provide new treatment options for individuals with high cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Their efforts …
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During Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, Ferrer is raising awareness about the significant shortcomings in the current diagnostic and treatment pathways for pulmonary hypertension (PH). The Spanish pharmaceutical company holds rights …
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A groundbreaking technology that quantifies blood flow in the heart is improving the diagnosis of potentially life-threatening coronary artery disease (CAD), according to an international study led by researchers from …
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive procedures, has announced that Hospital da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, has …
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First Randomized Study on Drug Treatment Optimization for Hypertension in India Completed
by Amyby AmyThe Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), a non-profit organization focused on healthcare, announced the completion of a significant study on drug treatment optimization for hypertension in India on November …
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The role of inflammation in coronary artery disease has been recognized for years, but recent developments have sparked renewed interest. The FDA’s 2023 approval of colchicine, the first drug specifically …
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At the American Heart Association’s annual scientific sessions in Chicago, both Boston Scientific and Abbott showcased studies supporting their devices designed to seal the left atrial appendage (LAA). This pocket …