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.

Some CV drugs increase exposure, psychoactive effects of THC

A host of prescription drugs—including warfarin and other CV medications—may have potential drug interactions with the THC and cannabidiol in marijuana, according to an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

March 4, 2020

Less than ⅕ of US stroke patients have timely access to thrombectomy

Just under 20% of Americans have rapid access to endovascular thrombectomy for stroke, according to a study out of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

March 3, 2020
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Blood flows differently through men’s, women’s hearts

Blood travels differently through women’s hearts than it does through men’s, research has found, suggesting cardiologists may benefit from tailoring their treatments to a specific sex.

March 2, 2020

Brain stents found to be safe for reducing recurrent stroke risk

Brain stents seem to be safe and effective in reducing the risk of recurrent stroke in patients who suffer from cholesterol-clogged brain arteries, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.

February 25, 2020

Optimism reduces stroke severity

Stroke survivors who are optimistic about their recovery demonstrate lower levels of inflammation and physical disability than their less-cheerful counterparts, researchers reported at the Nursing Symposium of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.

February 14, 2020

CDC scientists say shingles vaccine protects against stroke, too

A shingles vaccine known as Zoster Vaccine Live can protect not only against a resurgence of the chickenpox virus, but also against stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference this week in Dallas.

February 12, 2020
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8 in 10 young adults feel safe vaping despite EVALI outbreak

Seventy-one percent of young adults who use e-cigarettes believe it’s an unhealthy habit, according to a report from health data management firm Harmony Healthcare IT—but nearly 80% say they still feel safe vaping.

February 11, 2020

Industry groups slam Trump proposal to eliminate FDA tobacco oversight

Major organizations including the American Heart Association and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids have issued critical statements following the Trump administration’s 2021 budget proposal, which aims to abolish the FDA Center for Tobacco Products and establish a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.

February 11, 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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