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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Study Demonstrates Significant Impact of AI-Powered Communication in Stroke Patients with Cardiac Shunts
Real-world data highlights how Viz Connect® enhances care coordination and referral efficiency for cryptogenic stroke patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced new clinical data from the study PFO-ACCESS: Augmenting Communications for Medical Care or Closure in the Evaluation of Stroke Patients With Cardiac Shunts demonstrating the impact of the Viz Connect® module in improving cryptogenic stroke patient management. The study results were presented by Yasaman Pirahanchi, MD, Vascular Neurology Fellow at UC San Diego, during the 2025 International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, CA, and simultaneously published in Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. The study demonstrated a 5.9x increase in PFO referrals from neurology to interventional cardiology following the implementation of the Viz Connect module. The post-acute stroke solution also reduced the median time from referral to acceptance by 1 hour and the median time from referral to closure by 5 days. A PFO, which is a hole between the left and right atria of the heart, does not necessarily require treatment, unless the patient is at risk of stroke or blood clots. PFO closure totals showed a 186% nonsignificant increase post implementation of the Viz Connect module. "Many patients with cryptogenic stroke may have an underlying PFO, but systemic inefficiencies have historically led to underdiagnosis and undertreatment," said Brett Meyer, MD, Co-Director, UCSD Stroke Center at University of California San Diego. "This study highlights how AI-powered communication can enhance coordination between stroke and cardiology teams, ultimately leading to more timely and appropriate patient management." Viz Connect enables streamlined communication between stroke teams and interventional cardiologists, facilitating earlier identification and intervention for patients who may benefit from PFO closure. PFO closure has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke in randomized controlled trials. Earlier referral to cardiology allows patients to address concerns directly with the cardiology provider earlier, not waiting for the completion of the advanced monitoring and imaging investigation. By integrating care coordination tools, the platform ensures that patients receive timely, specialized care while reducing inefficiencies in traditional referral pathways. "At we are dedicated to transforming end-to-end care pathways by enhancing communication and accelerating treatment decisions across multiple service lines," said Molly Madziva Taitt, Ph.D., VP of Global Clinical Affairs at "The results of this study reinforce the power of AI-enabled coordination to improve neurocardiac patient care, ensuring that more people receive the right treatment at the right time." About Inc. is the pioneer in the use of AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care across 1,700+ hospitals and health systems in the U.S. and Europe. The AI-powered OneTM is an intelligent care coordination solution that identifies more patients with a suspected disease, informs critical decisions at the point of care, and optimizes care pathways and helps improve outcomes. Backed by real-world clinical evidence, One delivers significant value to patients, providers, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies. For more information visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts Carolyn Daniel Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
Feb. 21—Laura Williamson American Heart Association News Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented Wednesday at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, show people who flossed at least once a week had a lower risk for strokes caused by blood clots coming from the heart and for an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, or AFib, that can lead to a stroke. The findings are considered preliminary until the full results are published in a peer-reviewed journal. "I wouldn't say dental flossing is the only thing you need to do to prevent a stroke, but our findings suggest it is one more thing to be added to a healthy lifestyle," said lead researcher Dr. Souvik Sen, a professor and chair of the neurology department at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Sen said prior studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain. The new study included 6,278 participants who had answered questions about home use of dental floss. About 65% of the participants reported flossing at least once a week. Participants were followed for 25 years to see if they developed AFib or had an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked. The researchers also looked at the risk of specific types of ischemic stroke: thrombotic strokes, caused by a blood clot in large arteries in the brain; cardioembolic strokes, caused by a clot traveling to the brain from the heart; and lacunar strokes, clots that occur in small arteries deep in the brain. Compared to non-flossers, people who flossed experienced a 22% lower risk of an ischemic stroke, a 44% lower risk of a cardioembolic stroke, and a 12% lower risk of AFib, which developed in 20% of study participants. The analysis showed no link between flossing and thrombotic or lacunar strokes. "Dental flossing reduces oral infections and gum disease, which are linked to inflammation," Sen said. Because inflammation can contribute to the risk for stroke, "it would make sense that if people flossed regularly, it might also reduce the risk of stroke and AFib." Dr. Karen Furie, neurologist-in-chief at Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island, said she wasn't surprised that flossing might help reduce stroke risk. "Flossing does help get debris out from between teeth that brushing alone might miss," said Furie, who also is chair of neurology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. "Things that cause inflammation to the gums might be retained food or seeds, things that if not removed might inflame the gums and contribute to a systemic inflammatory state that might affect the health of the blood vessels." But Furie, who was not involved in the study, was surprised the investigation found no association between flossing and thrombotic strokes, because of their link to inflammation and atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries. "I would have thought this type of stroke would have been the most reduced," she said. "It's possible that people who have thrombotic strokes, which you can anticipate because you can see evidence of atherosclerosis in the arteries, were being managed more vigorously than people who had cardioembolic strokes, which come out of the blue." The lower stroke risk could stem from "something fundamentally different about people who floss," Furie said. "The 65% who floss may be people who follow the recommendations of their dentists and doctors and are attentive to the small details of health maintenance. They might be different than the 35% who don't floss, who might not be as compliant or might have other lifestyle or medical factors that reduce their compliance." Managing blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are all important steps people can take to help prevent strokes, Furie said, but the new study "shows good dental health also matters. That is an important message and something people don't appreciate. Many neglect their oral hygiene, and hopefully this calls attention to it being an important aspect of total good health." American Heart Association News covers heart and brain health. Not all views expressed in this story reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. Copyright is owned or held by the American Heart Association, Inc., and all rights are reserved.
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Brain Aneurysm Foundation's Executive Director Christine Buckley to Speak at the 2025 International Stroke Conference
HANOVER, Mass., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), the leading advocacy organization supporting education, research, and policy to transform the treatment of brain aneurysms, today announced that Executive Director Christine Buckley will present at this year's International Stroke Conference, being held February 5-7 in Los Angeles. The International Stroke Conference is the world's premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health. Brain aneurysms often result in subarachnoid hemorrhagic strokes, which make up about 5% of all stroke cases. They occur when a weakened vessel ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding brain. 'It is an honor to represent the voice of the millions of patients, families and caregivers impacted by this devastating condition and to share their stories with leading physicians in the field,' said Ms. Buckley. It is estimated that one in fifty people in the US have a brain aneurysm, with more than 30,000 people suffering from ruptures annually, of which half are fatal. Moreover, studies show that between one and four percent of all people who go to the emergency room for a severe headache have a ruptured aneurysm – though approximately 25 percent of those individuals will be misdiagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis. Session Title: Best Interventions vs. Conservative Management for Unruptured Brain Aneurysms: Assessing the Risks and Benefits Category: Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations Presentation: Understanding the Patient's Perspective: Navigating the Fear of a 'Ticking Bomb' Inside My Head Time/Location: February 6, 2025, 2 – 3pm PST, Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 152 Panel Members: Dr. Daniel Hoit, MD, Semmes Murphy Clinic; Dr. Stacey Wolfe Quintero, MD, FAANS, Wake Forest School of Medicine; and Dr. Edgar Samaniego, MD, University of Iowa About the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Based in Hanover, Massachusetts, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the globally recognized leader in brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding. The foundation's mission is to provide information about and raise awareness of the symptoms and risk factors of brain aneurysms to prevent ruptures and subsequent death and disability; work with medical communities to provide support networks for patients and families; and advance research to improve patients' outcomes and save lives. Established in 1994, the foundation has a Medical Advisory Board that comprises more than 40 of the world's foremost aneurysm experts — neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, and other brain aneurysm specialists — from leading hospitals and universities. Media Contact: Lynn Nuttall 781-826-5556 x 208
