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Week in Review: Cardiac imaging & COVID-19 | 4D imaging | Abiomed's latest FDA approval | AI-powered ECGs
Saturday, August 8, 2020
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Updated cardiac imaging recommendations for treating COVID-19 patients

Differentiating between actual signs of a COVID-19 infection and standard cardiac complications can be especially difficult.

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Updated cardiac imaging recommendations for treating COVID-19 patients

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Differentiating between actual signs of a COVID-19 infection and standard cardiac complications can be especially difficult.
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New 4D imaging technique could improve cardiac arrest outcomes

The team was able to generate 4D models that show exactly what occurs to a person’s heart during CPR, converting multiple 3D images into movie-like sequences.

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New 4D imaging technique could improve cardiac arrest outcomes

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The team was able to generate 4D models that show exactly what occurs to a person’s heart during CPR, converting multiple 3D images into movie-like sequences.
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FDA approves emergency use of Impella heart pumps to provide unloading therapy for COVID-19 patients

This is the second EUA for Abiomed's Impella heart pumps during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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FDA approves emergency use of Impella heart pumps to provide unloading therapy for COVID-19 patients

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This is the second EUA for Abiomed's Impella heart pumps during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy

The American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions all collaborated on the response. 

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
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CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy

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Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.
The American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions all collaborated on the response. 
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ACC: Healthcare workers ‘need Congress to act now’ and deliver COVID-19 stimulus

American College of Cardiology President Athena Poppas, MD, penned the statement, emphasizing how important it is for Congress to work together and get things done.

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The U.S. Congress is working on healthcare legislation to fix medicare reimbursements and end annual cuts to physicians.
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ACC: Healthcare workers ‘need Congress to act now’ and deliver COVID-19 stimulus

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The U.S. Congress is working on healthcare legislation to fix medicare reimbursements and end annual cuts to physicians.
American College of Cardiology President Athena Poppas, MD, penned the statement, emphasizing how important it is for Congress to work together and get things done.
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Underutilized imaging modality boosts care for patients with suspected coronary artery disease

The multicenter study tracked data from more than 1,600 patients in 11 different states.

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Underutilized imaging modality boosts care for patients with suspected coronary artery disease

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The multicenter study tracked data from more than 1,600 patients in 11 different states.
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‘A really horrifying situation’: Cardiologist recalls treating patients after Beirut explosion

“It's a strong, deep, horrible shock,” he said. “This is what I can express.”

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‘A really horrifying situation’: Cardiologist recalls treating patients after Beirut explosion

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“It's a strong, deep, horrible shock,” he said. “This is what I can express.”
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AI-powered ECGs improve care for high-risk heart patients

The study, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, included data from more than 1,600 patients who presented at the ED with shortness of breath. 

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AI-powered ECGs improve care for high-risk heart patients

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The study, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, included data from more than 1,600 patients who presented at the ED with shortness of breath. 
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Promising outcomes reported for transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement

The overall procedural technical success rate, researchers reported, was 96.8%.

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Promising outcomes reported for transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement

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The overall procedural technical success rate, researchers reported, was 96.8%.
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Cardiovascular research taking a hit during pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, researchers have been forced to put important projects on hold—and it’s unclear when things will return to normal.

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Cardiovascular research taking a hit during pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, researchers have been forced to put important projects on hold—and it’s unclear when things will return to normal.
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