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With 6.7 million Americans living with heart failure—and that number expected to rise—the American Heart Association has launched a groundbreaking $3M initiative, supported by Abbott, to bridge gaps in advanced HF care. This three-year effort will: ♥️ Provide education for clinicians on advanced therapies and care models. ♥️ Engage 15 leading hospitals to collaborate, share challenges, and develop innovative solutions. ♥️ Help connect patients to specialists and life-saving treatments, especially in underserved communities. Learn more about the initiative below:  https://lnkd.in/gzRPdWGU.

Check out this blog post by our own Kerri Whitley MS, RD/LD, CCRP, EPC on the success of the Pritikin ICR program at The University of Kansas Health System (formerly Olathe Health):

The Memorial Hermann Houston Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) recently became the first in the world to earn Mobile Stroke Unit Certification by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. (DNV Healthcare), an approved health care accreditation organization through Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “This certification further validates our work and what we’ve proven—stroke patients have better outcomes when evaluated, imaged and treated at the site of the emergency before being transferred to the nearest hospital,” said James Grotta, MD, a neurologist and the director of stroke research for the Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gpezb5. #Stroke #Houston #TexasMedicalCenter

儘管目前大多數使用 AI 的醫院集中在醫學中心， AI 最大的價值在縮小大醫院及小醫院之間的差異。 Medical AI is adopted in most major medical centers, but its true benefit lies in bridging the gap between larger and smaller hospitals. 如同本文中提到的，對於中風治療來說，每一分鐘延遲都影響著病人的存活及預後 As the article highlights, "Time is the most critical factor from the onset of a stroke to treatment, even down to the minute can impact a patient's survival rate and quality of recovery." 在澳洲的小醫院，因為有 StrokeViewer 這類的工具協助，得以加速腦中風的診斷及後續的處置，改善病人的症狀 Small-town hospitals across Queensland are equipping their teams with training and advanced tools like StrokeViewer to enhance stroke diagnosis and help reverse stroke symptoms.

Small-town hospitals across Queensland are advancing their stroke care capabilities with cutting-edge tools like #StrokeViewer. Recent insights from Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service reveal that regional hospitals are adopting new, life-saving approaches to stroke management, significantly improving care close to home for many Australians. Townsville Hospital and Health Service has already been using Nicolab’s StrokeViewer. This innovative tool is enhancing stroke diagnosis by connecting networks and streamlining workflows, making the process both efficient and flexible. In stroke care, every second matters. These advancements are crucial in saving lives and reducing long-term disabilities. #Nicolab #StrokeViewer #StrokeCare #HealthcareInnovation #AIInHealthcare #RegionalHospitals #PatientCare

Investing in stroke care goes beyond saving lives—it’s about preventing lifelong disabilities, reducing healthcare costs, and fostering economic and societal stability. Timely treatments, such as thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, can dramatically improve outcomes, but achieving universal access requires collaborative national planning. This article explores the urgent need for modern stroke therapies and the significant impact they can have on individuals and economies alike. https://lnkd.in/d9ujVD39 #strokecare #HealthcareInvestment #strokeawareness #TimelyTreatment #Thrombolysis #mechanicalthrombectomy #Universalaccessibility #PatientOutcomes #HealthcareInnovation #PublicHealth #EconomicImpact #strokerecovery

The Top-Ranked Heart Hospitals in the Southwestern U.S.: 5 hospitals among the top 50 U.S. hospitals for adult heart care were based in the Southwest, including Houston Methodist Hospital, The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care, and UT Southwestern Medical Center. In the 23-24 U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, more than 770 hospitals were rated for their effectiveness at delivering heart care to adult patients. The hospitals surveyed were ranked on assorted metrics related to heart patient outcomes, the scope of their adult heart care program, and the amount of professional recognition they received from their peers within the cardiac care community. Visit us for more information about the top-ranked heart hospitals in the Southwestern U.S. and where they ranked nationally for adult heart care: https://lnkd.in/gXE2XuMq #hearthospitals #cardiology #hearthealth

Dignity Health North State Hospitals, including Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospitals, serve as Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Medical Center Redding holds the distinction as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, accredited by The Joint Commission. It stands as the sole thrombectomy-capable medical facility north of Sacramento in California. Primary stroke centers are equipped with specialized teams of healthcare professionals who are trained to recognize and respond to stroke emergencies promptly. This rapid response is critical because every minute counts in the treatment of stroke, where timely intervention can minimize brain damage and improve outcomes. Let's strive to carry the momentum of National Stroke Awareness Month forward, not just in May, but year-round. By quickly recognizing the signs and promoting healthy lifestyles, we can make a lasting impact in preventing and treating strokes and ensure a future where strokes are not just survivable, but preventable.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. But it doesn't have to be. Today the World Stroke Organization and Philips published a policy paper, calling for a revolution in #stroke care, #government policymaking and investments to increase access to #thrombectomy globally. Policy paper here-> https://lnkd.in/eAd5feDY Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins, Carla Goulart Peron, MD MBA

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with Stroke Association and British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians has written to MSPs highlighting the impact of budgetary decisions on the roll out of an equitable national thrombectomy service, denying stroke survivors access to essential services and increasing the number of people living with life-changing disability after stroke. You can read more in healthandcare.scot. https://lnkd.in/ejHsgtqk