Heart Rhythm 2013: Detecting Arrhythmias With Wireless Patches
The Particulars: The development of wireless detection systems has enabled clinicians to monitor...
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Month: May 2013
Breo Ellipta Approved to Treat COPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Oral Anticoagulants Less Used in Paroxysmal Than Persistent AF
DENVER, CO — Cardiologists are significantly less likely to prescribe oral anticoagulation therapy...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Rhythm Monitoring Via Mobile Phone
The Particulars: Detecting paroxysmal arrhythmia can be challenging for clinicians. Prolonged and...
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SCAI 2013: Balloon Angioplasty After Carotid Stenting Reduces Risk of Repeat Blockage
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — For patients who received stents to restore blood flow through the...
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SCAI 2013: Sliding Scale Hydration Washes Out Contrast-Induced Kidney Complications
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — A new method of dynamic, personalized intravenous hydration...
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SCAI 2013: VERITAS Trial Confirms Safety of Live Transmission of Aortic Valve Replacement Cases
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — Live demonstration, transmission or recording of transcatheter aortic...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Bleeding Complications Reduced by Not Interrupting Warfarin in Cardiac Device Surgery
DENVER, May 9, 2013 – A new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Analyzing Costs of Remote ICD Monitoring in HF Patients
The Particulars: Monitoring heart failure (HF) patients with implantable cardioverter...
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SCAI 2013: Cardiologists to Focus on Quality of Care
ORLANDO — Ways to ensure the highest quality of care for patients treated by interventional...
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SCAI 2013: Interventional Cardiologists Top 10 List Challenge
ORLANDO, FL (May 9, 2013) — Sometimes, the most effective way to tackle a serious subject is with...
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SCAI 2013: Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest
The Particulars: In recent years, physician-induced hypothermia has been used to improve outcomes...
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SCAI 2013: Borderline Coronary Blockages May Be Higher-Risk Than Assumed
ORLANDO, FL (May 9, 2013) — Interventional cardiologists often rely on a test known as fractional...
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SCAI 2013: Renal Denervation & Cardiovascular Risk in Resistant High Blood Pressure
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — Catheter-based renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure that...
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SCAI 2013: Health Industry Leader Dr. Reed Tuckson Kicks Off Scientific Sessions
ORLANDO, FL (May 8, 2013) — Healthcare leader Reed V. Tuckson, M.D., delivered the Opening Session...
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SCAI 2013: ACS Risk Factors in Young Patients
The Particulars: Data is lacking on the prevalence of traditional and other possible risk factors...
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SCAI 2013: Length of Stay After Outpatient PCI
The Particulars: In 2009, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)...
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AUA 2013: Predicting Urethral Stricture Complications
The Particulars: The clinical factors associated with complications of urethral stricture,...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: President Bill Clinton Kicks Off Conference
DENVER – Today, former United States President Bill Clinton presents the keynote address at the...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Anticoagulants to Highlight HRS Meeting
DENVER — Anticoagulation around arrhythmia-related procedures will be in the spotlight at this...
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