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The future of health is one where our body’s information is clear and understandable, where we can make better-informed decisions, at our fingertips.
Our Chairman and CEO, Robert Ford, discussed how that future is now here. ICYMI at @HLTHEVENT 👇
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#ILUMIENIV @ #HOTLINE #ESC2023
Take home
•OCT resulted in larger MSA than angio with greater stent expansion
•OCT led to fewer major dissections, malapposition, tissue protrusion and untreated focal reference disease
•OCT reduced angiographic complications
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NEWS ALERT: We are announcing plans to acquire Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (@csi360), a leader in systems to treat vascular disease. Read more: abbo.tt/3ll2oVB
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1/3 #CardioTwitter, it’s that time of year again! We’re dedicating the month of OCT-ober to discuss the importance of intravascular imaging and especially #OCTimaging for PCI.
Today, we’re celebrating the 5th anniversary of #OCTober.
Safety Info: bit.ly/3dBFjdJ
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A unique perspective on @jhenderson’s story from Sunderland to winning it all with the Reds, told by those closest to him. ❤️
Jordan Henderson is 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞, presented by @nikefootball
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We have not destroyed any finished BinaxNOW product, nor have we destroyed any usable test components needed by the market that could've been donated. In fact, because we maintained usable test components, we’re now able to scale up. Full statement: abbo.tt/3mlWNwI (1/2)
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Continuing to invest in educational programs is a critical component of how @AbbottNews can bring value to our partners. It’s another reason I’m #proudtobeabbott
Our PCI Masters course is designed to hone the skillsets of Cardiologists who perform interventional procedures in areas such as:
⁃ Role of Physiology in PCI
⁃ Microcatheter & Guide Extension use
⁃ #OCTImaging
⁃ & much more.
Sign up: cvent.me/0KW42e
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Our pipeline continues to be very productive. We launched a number of products during the second quarter, with even more on the way.
More on $ABT Q2 #earnings: abbo.tt/2V6dLDG
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NEWS: Our XIENCE Stent Receives FDA Approval for Shortest Blood Thinner Course for High Bleeding Risk Patients. Read More: abbo.tt/2Tg7t3Q
Important Safety Info: abbo.tt/3A8zlaF
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I am honored to announce a partnership with Abbott. Using Abbott's Libre Sense has transformed my training program. I am learning how my glucose levels relate to my running performance and have already started to see how quickly small adjustments can make a big difference.
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BREAKING: Our BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self Test receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for asymptomatic, over-the-counter use—no prescription needed.
Learn how frequent testing can help restore a sense of normalcy in everyday settings where people gather: abbo.tt/39x0Wq2
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A simple rule for life and work:
Don’t rush, but don’t wait.
Thoughtful action.
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Don't be surprised at the results. It establishes the need for a large scale RCT which we just completed enrolment for #ILUMIENIV. @AbbottCardio @crfheart @GreggWStone @zhenzhang99 @MaeharaAkiko
"Outcomes of OCT compared with intravascular ultrasound and with angiography to guide coronary stent implantation: one-year results from the ILUMIEN III: OPTIMIZE PCI trial" by @ziadalinyc @MaeharaAkiko @GreggWStone et al. #EAPCI
bit.ly/3dcuQPq
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UW Medicine received its first doses of the @pfizer #COVID19 vaccine early this morning.
newsroom.uw.edu/resource/cov…
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What are the benefits of #OCTimaging in the cath lab?
Check out the article bit.ly/3pGZ0lu by @kevinjcroce @CN_publishing discussing latest OCT data from the LightLab Clinical Initiative.
#imagefirst #imagelast
Important Safety Info: bit.ly/3fgyPNB
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Don’t be left out of the conversation. This interview with Dr. Jon Genzen delves into how labs must quickly adapt their operations and management in challenging times. bit.ly/3f37C0V
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If you missed Dr. Geoffrey Baird on @60Minutes last night, you can watch the segment here cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-ou…
@UWVirology @UWMedicine #COVID19
As more U.S. COVID cases were confirmed, the CDC’S test was the only one approved for use by public health labs and those initial tests were faulty. Other labs had developed their own tests, but their use was stalled by slow-moving FDA approval. cbsn.ws/323NRkv
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.@UWMedicine @UWVirology ran its millionth #COVID19 test. This video gives a virtual tour of the lab, showing all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes youtube.com/watch?v=J-TjdZDB…
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Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel and Abbott CEO Robert Ford discuss the outlook for coronavirus testing and vaccines, and how they are navigating political pressure, at #WSJTechLive xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1lPKqLBBj…
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How can we recover from a health crisis during a climate crisis? Five @UW experts weigh in: washington.edu/populationhea… #ClimateChange #PopulationHealth