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27th September 2024

The Association Between Mean Heart Rate and Sepsis Mortality

A study reveals a J-shaped link between mean heart rate and 30-day mortality in older ICU patients with sepsis. The lowest risk was observed for heart rates between 73 and 82 bpm,
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26th September 2024

Researchers Identify the Neurological Events that Follow TAVR

Neurologic events following TAVR are linked to worse survival outcomes. Research highlights that strokes pose the greatest mortality risk.
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15th September 2024

Routine Potassium Supplementation After Heart Surgery Unnecessary

The ESC 2024 TIGHT-K trial found that relaxed potassium control is just as effective as tight control for preventing atrial fibrillation post-CABG surgery.
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14th September 2024

Quadruple Single-Pill Improves Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension

A single-pill with four blood pressure drugs is more effective than a three-drug combo for resistant hypertension, per ESC Congress 2024.
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2nd September 2024

SHAM-PVI Trial Confirms Efficacy of Ablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: The SHAM-PVI trial confirms that catheter ablation significantly reduces atrial fibrillation burden and improves quality of life compared to a sham treatment.
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2nd September 2024

Optical Coherence Tomography for Stent Guidance Improves Outcomes in Complex PCI Cases: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: OCT-guided PCI in complex lesions reduced cardiac risks by 38% and spontaneous MI by 64% versus angiography, according to the OCCUPI trial.
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2nd September 2024

Wearable ECG Device for Atrial Fibrillation Screening: ESC 2024

Atrial fibrillation screening using a 14-day wearable heart monitor patch significantly increased diagnoses compared to usual care, according to research presented at ESC 2024.
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2nd September 2024

Could AI Diagnose Coronary Artery Disease? ESC 2024

The PROTEUS trial, presented at ESC 2024, evaluated the effectiveness of AI in standardizing clinician decision-making during stress echocardiography for coronary artery disease