Publications by authors named "Thomas R McMinn"
Article Synopsis
- A new implantable sensor has been created to measure the area of the inferior vena cava (IVC) to help monitor heart failure (HF) patients daily and predict fluid congestion.
- The study included 15 HF patients and assessed the sensor's safety, effectiveness, and data transmission, finding high accuracy in IVC measurements and excellent patient adherence to using the device.
- Results showed that the sensor was safe and effective, with improvements noted in patients' heart failure classification, indicating a need for further research into remote management of heart failure using this technology.
Many clinical studies have shown wide performance variation in tests to identify coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has been identified as an effective rule-out test but is not widely available in the USA, particularly so in rural areas. Patients in rural areas are underserved in the healthcare system as compared to urban areas, rendering it a priority population to target with highly accessible diagnostics.
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