Tag: Echocardiography
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AI-Driven Heart Failure Detection Shines in Sub-Saharan Africa, Boosting Point-of-Ccare Care
Groundbreaking DAMSUN-HF Study Highlights AI-Enhanced Heart Failure Detection In a pivotal advancement for cardiovascular care in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers have demonstrated that an AI-enabled stethoscope can identify heart failure indicators with high sensitivity at the point of care. The DAMSUN-HF study, conducted across multiple sites in Ghana and other Sub-Saharan regions, evaluated Eko Health’s AI-powered…
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DOAC Outcomes in NVAF Linked to Echocardiographic Hemodynamics
Overview: DOACs, NVAF, and the role of cardiac hemodynamics Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) requires careful stroke prevention, with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) such as apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran replacing warfarin in many patients. While DOACs have demonstrated non-inferiority to warfarin in large trials, real-world data reveal nuances in bleeding and stroke risk that may hinge…
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Echocardiographic Hemodynamics Reveal DOAC-Specific Bleeding and Stroke Differences in Non-Valvular Afib
Background: DOACs, NVAF, and the bleeding-stroke balance Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) elevate stroke risk, driving the widespread use of oral anticoagulants. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban—offer non-inferiority to warfarin with distinct bleeding profiles. In real-world practice, apixaban often shows the lowest overall bleeding, particularly GI bleeding, while rivaroxaban and…
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New Evidence on Heart Failure in AML Treated with Anthracyclines: What Clinicians Need to Know
Overview Heart failure in AML remains a critical concern for patients undergoing induction therapy with anthracycline-based regimens. A comprehensive meta-analysis led by researchers in the Netherlands analyzed 41 studies totaling 5,995 AML patients. The study quantified the burden of heart failure and highlighted substantial variability depending on the specific anthracycline used. These findings reinforce the…
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Selecting Optimal Imaging Modalities for TAPVC Visualization
Overview: Why Imaging Modality Choice Matters in TAPVC Visualization Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart defect in which pulmonary veins do not drain into the left atrium as expected. Accurate TAPVC imaging is essential to classify the drainage pattern, assess obstruction, and guide surgical planning. Because TAPVC anatomy can vary…