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.

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Electrocardiograms analyzed by AI can offer information about mortality risk.

Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk

"These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote. 

September 3, 2021
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Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions

Abbott has finalized a deal that will expand its presence in the vascular market.

September 2, 2021

Stroke severity, mortality higher among COVID-19 patients

The analysis included data from more than 700 stroke patients.

August 31, 2021
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Portable MRI technology improves stroke management

The portable solution demonstrated its value in a new study funded by the American Heart Association.

August 26, 2021
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have collaborated on a new update to the much-discussed 2021 chest pain guidelines. The American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions also contributed to the document.

Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED

The study, part of ESC Congress 2021, examined each patient's eating habits, coronary flow reserve, arterial stiffness and more. 

August 25, 2021
Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.

FDA-approved antiplatelet medication may be an effective heart failure treatment

Additional research is still needed, but researchers may have uncovered a new treatment for heart failure.

August 25, 2021
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Vaping damages blood vessels at a rate similar to cigarettes

Some newer vaping devices were found to be especially harmful. 

August 24, 2021
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Stroke more common among Black COVID-19 patients

Considering the prolonged nature of this ongoing pandemic, the authors wrote, it is especially crucial that we learn as much about its impact on stroke risk as possible. 

August 23, 2021
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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."

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