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Philips Spotlights Integrated, Data-Driven Cardiology Solutions at ESC 2022
Philips AI-powered interventional and diagnostic smart systems and at-home solutions connect care across the cardiology care pathway to enhance diagnostic confidence, drive greater efficiency, and improve patient outcomes Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, w
Read moreBreaking Down the Barriers to Clinical Connectivity in Cardiology
The COVID-19 pandemic didn't create the universe of clinical connectivity across healthcare or cardiology specifically, but it sure helped to speed things along. Recognizing these trends, major associations—including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology
Read morePhilips Showcases New Innovations in the Treatment of Heart Rhythm Disorders at EHRA 2022
Integrated portfolio for atrial fibrillation offers solutions across electrophysiology, cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction and ECG monitoring New release of KODEX-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system from Philips incorporates new innovations for RF and cryo
Read moreGE Healthcare, AliveCor Partnership Aims to Help Reduce Cardiac-Related Hospitalizations
Physicians accessing GE Healthcare’s MUSE, a cardiac management system that connects to and integrates into the electronic medical record (EMR), can now view and interpret in MUSE ECGs taken by patients using AliveCor’s KardiaMobile 6L personal ECG device, strengthening the care continuum
Read moreNew Post-Cryptogenic Stroke Remote Telemetry Study Demonstrates Increased AF Detection
As an initial remote monitoring diagnostic approach, Philips BioTel Heart MCOT detected 4.6 times more patients with atrial fibrillation compared to implantable loop recorder alone Almost eight times lower costs were achieved with improved detection rates and reduction of secondary st
Read moreGE Healthcare's Stress Agent Rapiscan Approved for Use in Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Already used in Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) for adult patients, Rapiscan is now approved for use in stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Rapiscan, a pharmacological stress agent, is an alternative for patients who
Read moreFebruary is Heart Health Month - Radiology Plays a Critical Role in Cardiac Health
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death and disability globally. Hypertension is a leading risk factor for CVD and causes over 10 million deaths worldwide each year. Over the last 30 years, deaths and disability from cardiovascular disease have been stead
Read moreAthletes Warned Against Potential Dangers of Natural Supplements
“Nutritional supplements are commonly viewed as risk-free substances that may improve performance,” states the paper. “Some nutritional supplements, including various plant and ‘natural’ extracts, may pose a serious health risk and athletes may even risk contravening anti-doping rules.” “Athlet
Read moreIntroducing Lifestyle Interventions in Preschool Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children, according to a review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology . Previous studies have found that unheal
Read moreVascular Surgeon Successfully Completes First Procedure of its Kind at Leominster Outpatient Center
Vascular surgeon and founding member of The Vascular Care Group Dr. Stephen Hoenig (far right) with his team, including Dr. Sebastian DiDato (second from left), who recently helped him successfully complete a percutaneous femoral-popliteal artery bypass at the Leominster location, the first proced
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