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.

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension benefit from sotatercept treatment

After 24 weeks, treatment with sotatercept was associated with a significant reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance.

April 5, 2021

The blood clot plot continues: Countries suspend use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in younger adults

The ongoing saga continues. Both Germany and Canada have now limited the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine among younger adults.

March 30, 2021

NOACs associated with a 16% lower risk of bone fractures than warfarin

These findings are especially important, the authors explained, because the number of elderly patients on OACs continues to rise.

March 24, 2021

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to get a blood clot warning in Canada

Officials confirmed, however, that they still believe the vaccine is safe and effective.

March 23, 2021

Mobile stroke units improve patient outcomes, reduce risk of disability

Researchers tracked data from more than 1,000 patients who received care from 2014 to 2020.

March 19, 2021

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‘Not just a respiratory illness’: New stroke data highlight the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 carries a higher stroke risk than similar infectious conditions, the authors explained, making it especially important to seek out a vaccine as soon as possible.

March 19, 2021

Adding icosapent ethyl to statin therapy may reduce risk of stroke by 36%

Icosapent ethyl is an FDA-approved medication typically prescribed to limit triglycerides in the blood.

March 18, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.

Several countries pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot concerns—US still sitting on millions of doses

While countries around the world have shared concerns, the World Health Organization and European Medicines Agency both still support the use of the vaccine.

March 12, 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."

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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