Vascular & Endovascular

This channel includes news on non-coronary vascular disease and therapies. These include peripheral artery disease (PAD), abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm (AAA and TAA), aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism (PE), critical limb ischemia (CLI), carotid artery and stroke interventions, venous interventions, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and interventional radiology therapies. The focus on most of these therapies is minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures performed in a cath lab.

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack
PAD and CLI patients who show signs of coronary heart disease may benefit from early treatment, according to a new study of nearly 4 million hospitalizations.
SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology
Interventional cardiologists from all over the world will gather for three days of educational sessions, late-breaking presentations, live cases and more. The festivities begin Thursday, May 2, in Long Beach, California.
Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi
Foluso Fakorede, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, says these issues are typically overlooked in today's healthcare environment.
FDA approves Abbott’s resorbable stent for BTK arteries
The bioresorbable stent, examined at length for the LIFE-BTK clinical trial, stays in place for up to three years before completely dissolving.
FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots
The new-look catheter came out of a medical device incubator started by entrepreneur Eitan Konstantino, PhD, who has years of experience in the vascular space.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Plant-based diets—both vegetarian and vegan—linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of blocked arteries

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs highlighted numerous benefits associated with vegetarian and vegan diets. Combining a plant-based diet with statin therapy, one researcher noted, could result "in an even larger beneficial effect.”

May 25, 2023

The new analysis, based on data from 1.6 million patients, found that a medical marijuana prescription for chronic pain may increase a person's overall arrhythmia risk. Medical marijuana

Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease

New research presented at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2023 suggests that marijuana users should understand the early warning signs of PAD, including feelings of pain and coldness in the leg.

May 18, 2023

American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.

Number of stroke deaths worldwide could reach nearly 5 million by 2030

The worldwide stroke rate has been decreasing over time, but the population is aging and growing at such a rapid rate that stroke-related mortality is still expected to rise.

May 17, 2023

FDA grants fast track designation to Bayer’s new drug for preventing stroke in AFib patients

The new drug, asundexian, is currently the subject of two multicenter Phase III studies—the OCEANIC-AF trial and OCEANIC-STROKE trial—focused on its safety and efficacy.

May 16, 2023

Healthcare M&A, mergers and acquisitions business deal.

Report: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson consider Shockwave Medical acquisition after Boston Scientific talks stall

Shockwave Medical has already had a busy, successful 2023—what could be next for the IVL specialists?

May 11, 2023

Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) Shockwave Medical PCI PAD CAD trial prsented at SCAI 2022. #DisruptPAD, #DisruptCAD, #SCAI #SCAI22 #SCAI2022

Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag

Talks between the two companies have reached a standstill, according to a new report. The rumor appears to have impacted the stock prices of both Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical.

May 8, 2023

Fewer stress tests, more high-risk procedures: How working at a hospital influences cardiologists

Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists.

May 4, 2023

Abbott completes $850M acquisition of Minnesota-based Cardiovascular Systems

The deal represents a significant addition to Abbott’s cardiovascular portfolio.

April 28, 2023

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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What does radiology have to do with climate change?

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Vascular & Endovascular

PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi

FDA approves Abbott’s resorbable stent for BTK arteries

FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots

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