1.
de Weerd M, Greving JP, Hedblad B, et al. Prevalence of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general population: an individual participant data meta-analysis.
2.
Abbott AL, Brunser AM, Giannoukas A, et al. Misconceptions regarding the adequacy of best medical intervention alone for asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
3.
Leading causes of death. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published October 30, 2020. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm
4.
LeFevre ML; US Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
5.
Procedure Manual. US Preventive Services Task Force. Published December 2015. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/proce
Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.
Ancora Heart Enrolls First Patient in the CORCINCH-HF Study
January 28, 2021 GMT
As the only completely transcatheter procedure to treat the enlarged left ventricle, the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System is a fundamentally different and innovative device-based therapy designed to improve the structure and function of the heart and help bring relief to HF patients who remain symptomatic despite current guideline-directed medical care. (Graphic: Business Wire)
As the only completely transcatheter procedure to treat the enlarged left ventricle, the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System is a fundamentally different and innovative device-based therapy designed to improve the structure and function of the heart and help bring relief to HF patients who remain symptomatic despite current guideline-directed medical care. (Graphic: Business Wire)
New study to examine the role of extended family caregivers of people with dementia
Karen Roberto and Tina Savla, both core faculty members of Virginia Tech s Center for Gerontology, are leading a five-year, $2.14 million study that will examine the role of extended family caregivers and their service use, needs, and challenges.
The National Institute on Aging part of the National Institutes of Health awarded the grant.
While most of the caregiving literature to date has focused on close kin, such as adult children and spouses, this new study will turn the spotlight on other family caregivers, such as grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, and step-kin.