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Using VitalStream for cardiac surgery with Zain Khalpey, MD
We sat down with Zain Khalpey, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Director of Artificial Heart, MCS & ECMO, and Chief Medical AI Officer (Network Director) at Honor Health in Arizona, to discuss how he uses the VitalStream noninvasive hemodynamic monitor to deliver safer and more effective care for his patients. Why did you decide to start using VitalStream for cardiac surgery? I started using VitalStream because I was intrigued with the technology. It’s wearable technology in an ecosystem that has traditionally been invasive. What I like is that it’s a true fingerprint…
Caretaker Medical Unveils VitalStream Roadmap for Streamlined Cardiogenic Shock Monitoring at SCAI 2024
Charlottesville, VA – May 1, 2024 – Caretaker Medical, a leading innovator in advanced hemodynamic monitoring solutions, today announced the launch of its VitalStream® Cardiogenic Shock Continuous Monitoring Roadmap at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2024 meeting. This roadmap aligns with the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative[i] criteria and timelines, empowering clinicians with a streamlined approach to early identification, and management of cardiogenic shock (CS). Cardiogenic shock is a deadly condition where the heart abruptly weakens and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. With a…
Enable rapid identification of cardiogenic shock for STEMI patients
Published in the Journal of American Heart Association in 2023, Early Utilization of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: The National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative, developed a shock protocol that emphasized the early use of MCS with Impella. The study assessed outcomes in patients with AMI-CS and the feasibility of treating patients in a protocolized fashion using cardiogenic shock teams. The study demonstrated that protocolized treatment with early use of MCS in AMI-CS is feasible across varying health care settings. The protocol showed improvement in early…
Take steps to improve periop outcomes: The APSF recommendations on perioperative hemodynamic instability
It’s no secret that studies across a wide range of surgical procedures have found that perioperative hemodynamic instability is associated with poor outcomes. Yet, best-practice guidelines for hemodynamic monitoring are still lacking. In December 2023, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation took a step towards addressing this gap with the publication of recommendations for perioperative patients with hemodynamic instability. The paper outlines 17 best practices across 7 domains to help prevent harm from hemodynamic instability. It’s intended to assist clinicians and hospital administrators in designing approaches to care, pursuing quality improvement…
WATCH: VitalStream cardiac surgery use cases with Dr. Khalpey
Dr. Zain Khalpey, cardiothoracic surgeon at Honor Health, discusses the types of patients and procedures where he has used VitalStream.
WATCH: Beyond MAP: The importance of other hemodynamic parameters
Blood pressure is not the only or best indicator of a patient’s hemodynamic status or fluid responsiveness. Dr. Ashish K. Khanna, intensivist and anesthesiologist, discusses the significance of going beyond mean arterial pressure when assessing patients. Learn about: