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Young adults who regularly smoke marijuana may face an elevated risk of recurrent stroke, according to new data presented at the American Stroke Association’s…
Post-procedural anticoagulation (PPAC) among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) can improve patient survival rates, according to new research published…
Women who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appear to face a higher risk of procedure-related ischemic stroke than men, according to new findings published in EuroIntervention.[1] Also, researchers noted,…
COVID-19 increases a patient’s risk of serious cardiovascular complications for a full year after infection, according to a new analysis published in Nature…
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance during drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation is associated with better three-year clinical outcomes than angiography guidance, according to new findings published in JACC: Cardiovascular…
Medtronic has announced a voluntary recall of its 6 French TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System, an interventional solution designed to remove blockages in a patient’s legs. The recall is related to potential issues with the…
A new scoring system can accurately predict the stroke risk of adults hospitalized with COVID-19, according to new data to be presented at the American Stroke…
Tenecteplase, a single-injection medication prescribed for treating blood clots, is associated with fewer serious complications than alteplase, according to new data to be presented at the American Stroke…
Older COVID-19 patients face the greatest stroke risk within the first three days of diagnosis, according to new data to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2022.
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The U.S. stroke rate is down among older adults, according to new data to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2022. Among adults under the age of 50, however, strokes are actually on the…
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a safer revascularization strategy than carotid artery stenting (CAS) if performed two to seven days after an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a new study published in the …
Endovascular therapy (EVT) is less common among Black patients being treated for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) than white and Hispanic…
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) have shared a new guidance for…
While both men and women see significant benefits from non-primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), women do appear to have worse health outcomes than men, according to new research published in…
The FDA has announced that Medtronic is recalling its HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System, an interventional solution designed to remove blockages from a patient’s peripheral arteries. The recall is due to issues with the catheter’…
In case there was any doubt, streaming an entire season of your favorite show in one sitting may not be good for your health.
In fact, according to a new study published in the European Journal…
![Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_image/public/2018-08/olderpatient-doctor.jpg.webp?itok=WkwdpD4_)
Coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a more appropriate revascularization strategy for three-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD) than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) guided by fractional flow reserve (FFR), according to…
Six weeks of anticoagulant therapy is noninferior to three months when treating young patients with acute provoked venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new study published in JAMA Network.…
Researchers believe they’ve identified a molecule of RNA that helps protect a person’s blood vessel walls from vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, sharing their findings in Circulation.
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The use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors can help patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) lower their…
The FDA has announced that Oscor, a Florida-based healthcare technology company focused on cardiac care solutions, is recalling 14 lots of its Destino Twist 14F and Guidestar 14F steerable guiding sheaths.
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