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A 1-year-old with rare criss-cross heart disease successfully treated using multimodal cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, CT, 3D printing, and 4D flow-CMR. #HeartDisease #PediatricCardiology #MedicalImaging https://t.co/EeEqf6FCZx

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An 83-year-old man with a rare heart defect, CCTGA, was successfully treated for coronary artery disease. This highlights the importance of prompt management of heart conditions, even in complex cases. #HeartHealth #CCTGA #CAD https://t.co/lLwQD6G8HC

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Microaxial flow pumps show lower resource use than VA-ECMO in treating cardiogenic shock, with shorter hospital stays, lower costs, and higher home discharge rates. #CardiogenicShock #HealthcareCosts https://t.co/QXNj1r8BWd

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A 79-year-old man with heart muscle disease (ATTR-CM) and blocked heart outflow was successfully treated with alcohol septal ablation. Balancing diuretics and beta-blockers is key. #HeartDisease #Cardiomyopathy #Treatment https://t.co/Kt99VN23eh

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Study finds 10% of cardiac arrest patients with prolonged low-flow time have favorable neurological outcomes after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Factors include age, rhythm, signs of life, and spontaneous circulation return. https://t.co/jtkDm9nn1f

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New study highlights the need for personalized treatment in acute coronary syndromes (ACS), considering factors like sex-specific differences and underappreciated mechanisms. Emerging tech like AI could improve long-term outcomes. #HeartHea https://t.co/jyN93z6OTD

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Successful non-surgical treatment of a rare heart complication (LIMA pseudoaneurysm) after bypass surgery, using stents and imaging techniques. Patient remains symptom-free after 3 years. #HeartHealth #BypassSurgery #MedicalInnovation https://t.co/2bzksO0sxs

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Machine learning can improve detection of aortic stenosis using handheld ultrasound devices. Fine-tuning the model increased its performance, showing potential for automated interpretation of handheld imaging. #MachineLearning #HealthTech https://t.co/RP0qSq1t9S

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Study finds that poor quality of lifelong Vitamin K Antagonist therapy in atrial fibrillation patients after mechanical aortic valve replacement leads to higher risk of bleeding, stroke, and death. #HeartHealth #MedicalResearch https://t.co/LSWVBvRZxT

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New study finds Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF-5) could be a key biomarker for identifying familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), even when genetic tests are unavailable. #HealthResearch #Cholesterol #Biomarkers https://t.co/HGhvclZpO2

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Pharmacological therapies like disopyramide and cardiac myosin inhibitors are most effective in reducing heart obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients, followed by beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. #HeartHealth #Cardio https://t.co/z7iXbETEsG

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Women show higher baseline platelet reactivity and less response to aspirin and clopidogrel compared to men, suggesting sex-specific differences in platelet biology and response to antiplatelet therapy. #PlateletReactivity #SexDifferences https://t.co/XQflwvx9aA

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New research explores left-to-right shunts as a non-drug treatment for heart failure. This method could reduce pressure in the left atrium, improving quality of life and long-term outcomes. More studies needed. #HeartFailure #HealthInnovati https://t.co/BtsE26Y5C1

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Study finds 87.3% of heart failure patients have polypharmacy on first hospital admission, rising to 95.1% at discharge. More meds linked to older age, more comorbidities, and worse symptoms. #HeartFailure #Polypharmacy https://t.co/S15oiDKfd2

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Research shows specialized pro-resolving mediators can help stop inflammation, promoting healing and limiting pain. This could be key in treating atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. #Inflammation #HeartHealth https://t.co/90cDgCx8ar

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Latin America & Caribbean face a growing burden of heart diseases due to population growth, aging, obesity & diabetes. Public policies to reduce smoking & control hypertension are key strategies. #CardiometabolicHealth #PublicHealth https://t.co/X4VjoCoG8i

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New research links abnormal aortic blood flow to heart disease. Restoring normal flow could be a new treatment target, potentially reducing risk of heart issues and death. #HeartHealth #MedicalResearch https://t.co/8fDh97G3v1

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Lowering LDL-cholesterol can reduce atherosclerotic plaque and heart disease risk. Newer treatments show promise, but more research is needed for residual risk. Non-invasive imaging could guide personalized treatment. #HeartHealth #Choleste https://t.co/2nxTDYYx1I

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New research explores targeting immune cell recruitment to combat atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Challenges include lack of tissue specificity and selectivity. #Atherosclerosis #HeartHealth https://t.co/EzcSrlOkzM