Cardiologists share historic research that led to FDA’s long-awaited approval of coronary DCB

Boston Scientific’s Agent Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB), which delivers a therapeutic dose of the anti-proliferative drug paclitaxel to the patient’s scar tissue to prevent ISR from recurring, gained FDA approval on March 1..

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When Boston Scientific’s coronary DCB gained approval in the United States, it was a moment the country's cardiologists had been looking forward to for years. The cardiologists who researched the device have now detailed their findings, highlighting the "unmet need" this technology is addressing. 

Cardiologist urges cath labs to adopt radiation shields: ‘It is time to protect ourselves’

The Protego Radiation Protection System by Image Diagnostics can potentially reduce radiation exposure in the cath lab.

The Protego Radiation Protection System by Image Diagnostics. Image courtesy of Image Diagnostics.

The shields can significantly reduce radiation exposure, according to cardiologist David G. Rizik, MD. He said they also allow cardiologists, nurses and other cath lab employees to provide care without wearing lead aprons.