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Excited to announce the publication of a paper endorsed by the Digital Health Working Group of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology "Digital health and cardiovascular healthcare professionals in Portugal: Current status, expectations and barriers to implementation"! https://lnkd.in/dHb_S5P3 Our findings shed light on the evolving landscape of digital health in Portugal and provide valuable insights for cardiovascular healthcare professionals. Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia #DigitalHealth #cardiology

🫀 Meet Dr. Suwatchai Pornratanarangsi: A Pioneer in Cardiology 🫀 Dr. Suwatchai, a seasoned cardiologist at MedPark Hospital, has dedicated his career to saving lives through advanced heart interventions. Inspired by his grandmother's heart attack, he pursued cardiology to make a significant impact. His expertise includes procedures like balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting, critical in emergency care. He can handle high-risk cases with exceptional expertise, using minimally invasive procedures like balloon angioplasty and PCI. These techniques offer safer and more effective treatment options when standard methods fall short. "Heart disease can unveil its deadly grip in an instant, leaving no room for intervention," Dr. Suwatchai notes. “We don't just save one life; we also preserve the smiles of those in their families.” Learn more about his remarkable journey and life-saving work: https://lnkd.in/eUQX4MmT #MedParkHospital #MedPark #HospitalsinThailand

Big Takeaways from Yesterday's Cardiac Care Discussion in Ethiopia I had a powerful afternoon learning about the current state and future of cardiac care in Ethiopia! Huge thanks to YETENA WEG | የጤና ወግ Ethiopian Society of Cardiac Professionals MaxHealth for organizing this insightful session. The session began with a powerful presentation by the renowned Dr. Bekele Alemayehu (my and many cardiologists' icon). He unpacked the critical challenges of PCI in Ethiopia: limited access, high costs, delayed patient arrival, supply shortages, and a lack of both public awareness and government recognition. He also proposed solutions like: increased ministerial focus, public health education campaigns, and engaging pharmaceutical companies to improve the continuous supply of consumables. Adding to the urgency, there's a staggering backlog of over 14,000 patients waiting for cardiac intervention at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital alone. The future holds immense potential! Advancements showcased by 3 speakers from MAX Health Care highlight a 20-year gap Ethiopia needs to bridge. From minimally invasive cardiac surgery to percutaneous interventions for structural heart disease to innovative cardiac resynchronization therapies, the possibilities are vast. The Time to Act is Now: Public awareness campaigns and efficient referral systems are crucial to ensure Ethiopians recognize symptoms and seek early intervention. We must advocate for a more inclusive healthcare system, particularly in public hospitals where essential supplies are often scarce. This session sparked a fire within me. Let's work together to push for progress and ensure Ethiopians have access to the advanced cardiac care they deserve. #EthiopianHealthcare #CardiacCare #PublicHealth

These news is not only #successstories. It is also supporting HPs to apply life-giving therapies. #medicarehellas #pulmonaryRegurgitation #Congenitals #HealthcareExcellence #TPVI #Medicarehellas #Venusmedtech #Cardiology #StructuralHeart #Interventionalcardiology

Before partnering with us, many of our hospital clients shared the same challenges: 🧑⚕️ Interventional and general cardiologists were stretched thin 😷 Patients were waiting over a month for visits 🏥 Surgeries and elective procedures were being delayed due to waits in clearance or physician capacity VitalSolution offers a solution with our innovative Cardiology Hospitalist model. Our specialized Cardiology Hospitalists take the reins of hospital consults and rounds, maintaining the gold standard in cardiac-focused patient care. The result? Your dedicated interventional cardiologists can focus more on their time in the cath lab, bolstering productivity and driving revenue growth. Don't just take our word for it - check out the table below to see the tangible benefits and potential revenue boost your hospital could enjoy by implementing our innovative model. At VitalSolution, we're not just about filling gaps but optimizing healthcare delivery for the benefit of all. Want to learn more? Send me a message for more insights on how our model is addressing some of the greatest challenges hospital administrators face today. #Cardiology #Hospitalist #HealthcareInnovation #HospitalStaffing #HospitalManagement

In a newly published manuscript in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, comprehensive remote patient monitoring and care improved clinical outcomes and reduced total cost of care in heart failure patients. Dr. David I. Feldman, cardiovascular medicine fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and first author on the manuscript, shares of the results: "Our usual way of caring for heart failure patients isn't working. We need to consider all options when it comes to maximizing GDMT and helping patients with heart failure live longer, healthier lives. Collaboration with a centralized RPM program to optimize GDMT titration efforts is a necessary and impactful solution to help close heart failure care gaps and improve outcomes at scale." Read more from Emma Beavins in FierceHealthcare below and reach out if you’re interested in learning more about how Cadence works! Manuscript authors: Sarine Babikian, PhD Randall Curnow, MD, MBA, FACP, FACHE, FACPE Theodore Feldman MD FACC FACP Feldman and Dr. Marat Fudim https://lnkd.in/exh3P-KY

Our first peer-reviewed study! We showed how remote monitoring greatly improves clinical outcomes and costs of care for congestive heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction, in part, by using their routinely collected physiologic data to prescribe and titrate four crucial drugs. #cardiology #heartfailure #physicians #medicine

Choosing to practice in rural America has its benefits and challenges. While some interventional cardiologists may be concerned that they won’t be able to meet the yearly percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) proficiency quota necessary to maintain their credentials, many are finding more than enough volume in underserved areas. In fact, interventional cardiologists practicing rurally aren’t just surviving but thriving, applying their skills in a more meaningful way. #cardiology #cardiologist #interventionalcardiology #ruralhealthcare