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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New study compares polymer and polymer-free drug-eluting stents after 3 years

The analysis included outcomes data from nearly 1,500 PCI patients. 

November 22, 2021
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Q&A: Cleveland Clinic cardiologist details the past, present and future of drug-eluting stents

Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, shared his thoughts on this important technology in an exclusive interview. 

November 22, 2021

PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system

The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.

November 17, 2021
Elderly patient doctor. Despite an expanded indication from the FDA and lower prices, patient access to these cholesterol-lowering medications remains a significant issue.

We may finally know why type 2 diabetes is associated with vascular damage

New research published in Diabetes provides some potential answers to a big question. 

November 11, 2021
Patient doctor with masks. A team of specialists from Cleveland Clinic reviewed nearly 3,000 medications, writing that a common type 2 diabetes medication offered the most potential as an effective treatment for AFib. 

New survey examines the biggest issues impacting care for CAD, PAD patients

Physicians, industry leaders—and, yes, patients themselves—provided an updated look at the state of vascular care in 2021. 

November 10, 2021
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Hispanic PAD patients often face longer hospitalizations, higher costs

Hispanic adults with peripheral artery disease tend to seek care through the emergency department—and they are paying the price.

November 9, 2021
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‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021. 

November 8, 2021

Tracking sac regression after endovascular aneurysm repair for AAA

Researchers pointed to the importance of tracking long-term patient outcomes related to EVAR for AAA. 

November 8, 2021

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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