The agency indicated that, in order for such drugs to be covered, patients with Medicare Part B must be enrolled in registries that collect real-world data on the treatment’s effectiveness.
Up to 37% of patients presenting with transient ischemic attack do not receive a full neurovascular imaging work-up, according to new data published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
The tool uses a machine learning technique to identify changes on brain MRIs that would otherwise be overlooked by radiologists due to the subtlety of alterations.
The EnCompass Technologies F2 embolic filter device is designed to limit the risk of stroke and other severe brain injuries during TAVR. Image courtesy of EnCompass Technologies.
The device, designed with improved filtration and stability in mind, is now being investigated as part of a new pilot study.
An Ohio doctor allegedly performed multiple procedures without the proper credentials. A vascular surgeon is now out of work for sharing the story with a local media outlet.