Abbott’s Adamson, Piorkowski share how tech can help heal and empower people with heart disease
Jun 16, 2023
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Abbott leaders discuss advancements in cardiac technology like HeartMate 3, emphasizing personalized therapy approaches and improved patient outcomes. The podcast also explores the role of technology in patient identification and administering advanced therapies for heart disease.
Advancements in cardiac technology like CardiOMEMS and HeartMate 3 improve patient outcomes and personalize therapy approaches.
Enhanced patient identification and implementation science play a crucial role in administering advanced therapies for heart diseases.
Deep dives
Technological Innovations in Cardiac Health Monitoring and Treatment
Advancements in cardiac technology, such as CardiOMEMS and HeartMate 3, are revolutionizing the treatment of heart diseases. These technologies allow for remote monitoring of heart pressures, enabling early intervention and improved patient outcomes. By providing patients with tools like apps for atrial fibrillation tracking, access to real-time data and personalized care is enhancing patient engagement and healthcare delivery.
Improving Access to Electrophysiology Treatments
One of the key challenges in healthcare is improving access to treatments like ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation. With a growing number of patients globally, addressing the shortage of trained physicians and healthcare resources is crucial. Innovations like the PFA program aim to enhance procedural efficiency, reduce complication risks, and facilitate same-day discharge, potentially transforming the treatment landscape for patients with arrhythmias.
Remote Treatment and Patient Empowerment
The future of electrophysiology may include remote treatment possibilities, leveraging technologies like 3D mapping systems to enable virtual intervention support. Initiatives to empower patients through self-tracking and monitoring, such as the CardiOMEMS app, are enhancing patient autonomy and engagement in their heart health management, marking a shift towards patient-centric care.
Enhancing Disease Progression Identification and Implementation
Efforts are underway to enhance the identification and management of disease progression in cardiovascular conditions. Implementing technologies effectively to track disease progression and intervene at critical stages, particularly in advanced heart failure cases, can significantly impact patient outcomes and prevent unnoticed deterioration, highlighting the importance of seamless implementation of advanced cardiac therapies.
In the opening episode of the DeviceTalks podcast network's newest podcast, AbbottTalks, Dr. Christopher Piorkowski, Divisional VP and Chief Medical Officer of Electrophysiology, and Dr. Philip Adamson, Divisional VP and Chief Medical Officer of Heart Failure, discuss the significant advancements in Abbott's cardiac technology and their forward-looking approach to cardiovascular care.
Piorkowski sheds light on the profound impact of technology on patient outcomes in AFib treatment and underscores the importance of enhanced risk stratification tools and personalized therapy approaches. Adamson delves into the progress of Abbott's HeartMate series, specifically the HeartMate 3, highlighting its improved performance and reduced complications compared to its predecessors. Both Abbott leaders stress the essential role of implementation science and foresee an upward trend in enhanced patient identification to administer therapies like the HeartMate 3, aiming to reach patients across the disease spectrum who could significantly benefit from these advanced therapies.
Listen now to AbbottTalks' first episode, and make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms to get the behind-the-scenes look at Abbott's transformative work across its diverse portfolio.
This episode is sponsored by Coatings2Go. For more information go to Coatings2Go.com.
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