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ESC TV Today – Your Cardiovascular News

Season 2 - Ep.19: Coronary artery calcium scoring - Checklists in aviation and in medicine

Jul 4, 2024
Experts Thomas Achenbach, Carlos Aguiar, Michael Blaha, and Edward Nicol discuss coronary artery calcium scoring and the importance of checklists in medicine and aviation. They also explore how being married reduces cardiovascular mortality, emphasizing teamwork and communication in healthcare.
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  • Metabolic surgery in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea reduces cardiovascular events by 42% over 10 years.
  • Pre-treatment with P2Y12 inhibitors before PCI lowers ischemic event risk by 47% at 30 days.

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Metabolic Surgery Benefits for Patients with Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Metabolic surgery in patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea has shown a 42% lower incidence of major coronary or cerebrovascular events, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or death at 10 years follow up. This surgical intervention also led to a 37% decrease in all-cause mortality, indicating potential improvements in cardiovascular outcomes for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.

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