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Non-fasting pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization significantly improved patient well-being and satisfaction

Long Beach, Calif. – May 2, 2024 – New data from the CALORI Cardiac Catheterization trial shows significant improvement in patient well-being and satisfaction without compromising safety after ...
UPI

Cardiac catheterization patients may be able to skip pre-op fasting

Folks undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose heart problems may be able to safely skip the traditional pre-op fasting that's now the norm, new research shows. "Just as our ...
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Pre-activating cath labs prior to STEMI arrival speeds treatment, reduces risk

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients have a higher chance of survival if emergency medical service (EMS) teams notify the cardiac catherization lab at the hospital where the patient ...
Healio

Cath lab pre-activation beneficial but not routine in STEMI

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fewer than half of patients with STEMI who were transported by emergency medical services had catheterization ...
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Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. Patients undergoing coronary artery ...
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Checklist for physicians may improve outcomes in cardiac ICU setting

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A checklist for cardiac ICU physicians, who often treat both cardiac and noncardiac conditions, may improve ...