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A New European Heart Health Charter for a New Europe

A New European Heart Health Charter for a New Europe

Much has changed since the introduction of the charter sixteen years ago; Europe needs a new plan of action that goes beyond health considerations — one fit for 2023 and beyond.   Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and costs the EU economy 282 billion eur

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Philips Data Shows Extended ECG Holter Monitoring can Improve Diagnostic Results

Philips Data Shows Extended ECG Holter Monitoring can Improve Diagnostic Results

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Philips researchers presented data at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Amsterdam demonstrating how specific diagnostic referral codes [1] can potentially help to pre-determine how long a cardiology patient should receive mobile telemetry, or Hol

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Spanish Cardiologist Leads the First International Clinical Practice Guidelines on Cardiomyopathies

Spanish Cardiologist Leads the First International Clinical Practice Guidelines on Cardiomyopathies

Dr. Elena Arbelo, a cardiologist at the Clinic Hospital in Barcelona and a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC), has led the development and presentation of guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, held in Amsterdam from Au

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GE HealthCare Introduces Vscan Air SL for Rapid Assessments of Cardiac and Vascular Patients

GE HealthCare Introduces Vscan Air SL for Rapid Assessments of Cardiac and Vascular Patients

With a dual-headed probe, the Vscan Air SL offers a sector array and a linear array on a single device which is ideal for switching between focused cardiac assessments and vascular assessments right at the point of care – both inside and outside of the hospital. Vscan Air SL is the newest add

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GE HealthCare Executives Named Co-Chairs for Go Red for Women Movement

GE HealthCare Executives Named Co-Chairs for Go Red for Women Movement

The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all announced its co-chairs for the 20 th  anniversary of the Metro Chicago Go Red for Women® movement. Two executive leaders at GE HealthCare – Catherine Estrampes, president and CEO, U.S. and Canada, and Andrew DeLaO

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Philips Spotlights Integrated, Data-Driven Cardiology Solutions at ESC 2022

Philips Spotlights Integrated, Data-Driven Cardiology Solutions at ESC 2022

Philips AI-powered interventional and diagnostic smart systems and at-home solutions connect care across the cardiology care pathway to enhance diagnostic confidence, drive greater efficiency, and improve patient outcomes   Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, w

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Breaking Down the Barriers to Clinical Connectivity in Cardiology

Breaking Down the Barriers to Clinical Connectivity in Cardiology

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't create the universe of clinical connectivity across healthcare or cardiology specifically, but it sure helped to speed things along. Recognizing these trends, major associations—including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology

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Philips Showcases New Innovations in the Treatment of Heart Rhythm Disorders at EHRA 2022

Philips Showcases New Innovations in the Treatment of Heart Rhythm Disorders at EHRA 2022

Integrated portfolio for atrial fibrillation offers solutions across electrophysiology, cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction and ECG monitoring New release of KODEX-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system from Philips incorporates new innovations for RF and cryo

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GE Healthcare, AliveCor Partnership Aims to Help Reduce Cardiac-Related Hospitalizations

GE Healthcare, AliveCor Partnership Aims to Help Reduce Cardiac-Related Hospitalizations

Physicians accessing GE Healthcare’s MUSE, a cardiac management system   that connects to and integrates into the electronic medical record (EMR), can now view and interpret in MUSE ECGs taken by patients using AliveCor’s KardiaMobile 6L personal ECG device, strengthening the care continuum

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New Post-Cryptogenic Stroke Remote Telemetry Study Demonstrates Increased AF Detection

New Post-Cryptogenic Stroke Remote Telemetry Study Demonstrates Increased AF Detection

As an initial remote monitoring diagnostic approach, Philips BioTel Heart MCOT detected 4.6 times more patients with atrial fibrillation compared to implantable loop recorder alone Almost eight times lower costs were achieved with improved detection rates and reduction of secondary st

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