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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Patients often 'orphaned' after aortic dissection, increasing their risk of complications

“These patients are at ongoing risk for aortic complications, reintervention and death," one researcher said. "What’s particularly alarming is that these risks do not subside over time."

October 27, 2021
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Cardiologists use TTE to screen CAD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysms

TTE, researchers wrote, was "as good as abdominal ultrasound" when it came to screening for AAA. 

October 26, 2021
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Many nonvalvular AFib patients skip DOAC therapy altogether

The study's authors hope their work can help with the development of new interventions that target this issue. 

October 25, 2021
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Comparing common treatments for posterior circulation stroke

The new study, published in Stroke, included data related to aspiration and stent retriever thrombectomy.

October 25, 2021
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Catheter-related thrombosis remains a problem—even when different midline catheters are used

“Thrombosis interrupts and delays venous therapy, increases cost of care and can lead to significant adverse patient outcomes," researchers said. 

October 19, 2021
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

Open repair outperforms endovascular repair when treating aneurysms of the descending aorta

In-hospital outcomes were similar, but the difference between the two options became clear as time went on. 

October 19, 2021
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PAD patients more likely to die from COVID-19

The mortality rate for COVID-19 patients was nearly twice as high if they had a history of peripheral artery disease, researchers found. 

October 18, 2021

New clinical trial focused on AI-powered CAD evaluations opens enrollment

The trial will enroll a total of 250 CAD patients. 

October 15, 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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