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.

Product Recall

FDA announces recall of 2 different steerable guiding sheaths

The devices have been associated with a risk of breaking during use. 

January 13, 2022
Survival on the rise among high-risk pulmonary embolism patients.

Patients treated at TIA clinics do not face a higher risk of subsequent stroke

The team examined data from 71 different studies, covering more than 226,000 patients.

January 12, 2022

Clinical study of robotic-assisted cardiology solution reaches conclusion

“Robotics is, in all likelihood, the future of interventional cardiology," one specialist said. Full study results are expected in May.

January 11, 2022
Recall | Product recall

FDA announces recall of nearly 700 embolic protection devices after multiple malfunctions

The device's filter is breaking off during the retrieval process, making it much more difficult to withdraw. 

January 11, 2022
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

Just 1 month of DAPT after PCI shows promise, new meta-analysis confirms

Researchers evaluated data from four different studies, sharing their results in the American Journal of Cardiology.

January 10, 2022
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

What new research tells us about distal transradial vs. transradial access for coronary procedures

The distal transradial approach is associated with some key benefits—but there does appear to be room for improvement. 

January 7, 2022

Among patients with premature ASCVD, women more likely to report poor physical, mental health

Adults with premature ASCVD, particularly women, may benefit from better access to mental health services as well as interventions that address out-of-pocket costs.

January 6, 2022
Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.

Recent marijuana use increases risk of serious stroke complication

The study's authors believe this to be the largest analysis to date to look at the impact of THC on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage complications. 

January 6, 2022

Around the web

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

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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