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Drones reach patients faster than ambulances | Big news for a small heart pump | Paravalvular leak after TAVR
Monday, August 30, 2021
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Drones deliver defibrillators much quicker than ambulances

When drones and ambulances were both sent to the scene of a suspected cardiac arrest, the drone arrived first 64% of the time. 

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Drones deliver defibrillators much quicker than ambulances

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When drones and ambulances were both sent to the scene of a suspected cardiac arrest, the drone arrived first 64% of the time. 
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‘World’s smallest heart pump’ receives FDA’s breakthrough device designation

The FDA’s decision was based largely on clinical data from the first 21 patients to receive the device.

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‘World’s smallest heart pump’ receives FDA’s breakthrough device designation

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The FDA’s decision was based largely on clinical data from the first 21 patients to receive the device.
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Paravalvular leak after TAVR continues to be a problem—but advances in technology are helping

Additional studies are still necessary, but researchers are hopeful that modern TAVR solutions will help limit paravalvular leak in the years ahead. 

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Paravalvular leak after TAVR continues to be a problem—but advances in technology are helping

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Additional studies are still necessary, but researchers are hopeful that modern TAVR solutions will help limit paravalvular leak in the years ahead. 
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Making progress: Heart tissue developed in a laboratory shows promise

These findings, one specialist said, could provide a significant piece to "the puzzle of heart development."

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Making progress: Heart tissue developed in a laboratory shows promise

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These findings, one specialist said, could provide a significant piece to "the puzzle of heart development."
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Right heart catheterization boosts outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients

Cardiogenic shock patients who underwent right heart catheterization had lower mortality and stroke rates during their index admission. An improvement was also seen in that group's 30-day readmission rate. 

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With advances and increased experience in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), same-day discharge (SDD) has become increasingly commonplace, but patient selection is key. Antithrombotic therapy may not be necessary for certain transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients, according to a new analysis published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
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Right heart catheterization boosts outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients

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With advances and increased experience in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), same-day discharge (SDD) has become increasingly commonplace, but patient selection is key. Antithrombotic therapy may not be necessary for certain transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients, according to a new analysis published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Cardiogenic shock patients who underwent right heart catheterization had lower mortality and stroke rates during their index admission. An improvement was also seen in that group's 30-day readmission rate. 
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Magnets in some cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices, new research confirms

A team of FDA researchers led the study, testing the magnets found in various iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6 models. 

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Magnets in some cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices, new research confirms

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A team of FDA researchers led the study, testing the magnets found in various iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6 models. 
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Risk of heart damage higher after COVID-19 than vaccination

The new analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, included data from more than 2.1 million patients.

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COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.
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Risk of heart damage higher after COVID-19 than vaccination

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COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.
The new analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, included data from more than 2.1 million patients.
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Portable MRI technology improves stroke management

The portable solution demonstrated its value in a new study funded by the American Heart Association.

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Portable MRI technology improves stroke management

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The portable solution demonstrated its value in a new study funded by the American Heart Association.
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Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, presenting their findings at ESC Congress 2021.  

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Keto diet may raise risk of cardiovascular issues
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Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease

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Keto diet may raise risk of cardiovascular issues
Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, presenting their findings at ESC Congress 2021.  
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More data ‘urgently needed’ on link between coronary revascularization and cognitive decline

Should CABG and PCI patients be concerned about potential long-term cognitive issues? The current evidence is unclear. 

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More data ‘urgently needed’ on link between coronary revascularization and cognitive decline

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Should CABG and PCI patients be concerned about potential long-term cognitive issues? The current evidence is unclear. 
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In Other News

Pediatric patients engaged in VR much less troubled by pain

Virtual reality was highly effective at distracting young patients experiencing physical pain in a recent randomized trial. 

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Virtual reality was highly effective at distracting young patients experiencing physical pain in a recent randomized trial. 
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