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.

Another way work-related stress can impact your cardiovascular health

Work-related stress is associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

April 28, 2020

New research highlights the connection between venous thromboembolism and COVID-19

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience a high rate of thromboembolic complications, according to new findings published in Thrombosis Research.

April 28, 2020

Even later in life, lifestyle changes can help women reduce risk of stroke

Some middle-aged women may think they have waited too long to reduce their risk of stroke by adopting a healthier lifestyle—that it is too late for such a change to make an impact.

April 13, 2020

Stroke surgeons issue warning to public: Time is still brain during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing patient care at hospitals all over the world, but a group of leading surgeons wants to make sure people aren’t ignoring stroke symptoms due to fears over getting the virus.

April 1, 2020

Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients associated with higher in-hospital mortality

Cardiac injury is common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to new research out of Wuhan, China. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, also found that cardiac injuries were associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality.

March 25, 2020

Abdominal stent graft solution from Endologix gains FDA approval

Endologix, an Irvine, California-based healthcare technology company, has received FDA approval for its new abdominal stent graft solution.

March 19, 2020

Risk of death from stroke drops 24%

The primary reason behind this change is believed to be significant improvements in how healthcare providers care for stroke patients. 

March 18, 2020

FDA updates warnings for cigarette packaging, advertisements—compliance required by June 2021

The FDA has published new requirements for the health warnings featured on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements.

March 17, 2020

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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