Stroke

Cardiovascular departments are playing a role in stroke interventions at numerous health systems, working as part of the stroke care team with neurologists, radiology and the emergency department. Stroke first has be be classified as ischemic or hemorrhagic. These have very different care pathways. Ischemic strokes are increasingly being treated with neurological-interventional therapy that includes catheter based mechanical thrombectomy to remove the clot. This is a more aggressive treatment compared to traditional IV administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolytic therapy to dissolve the clot. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) brain bleeds can also be treated in some cases stent flow diverters and embolization coils.

FDA clears intravascular device billed as ‘world’s smallest camera’ as physicians share new data
The new device, which provides users with real-time images in full color, is now approved by the FDA to be used in the peripheral vasculature. Meanwhile, first-in-human data published in Stroke explored its potential in the cerebral vasculature.
FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases
The newly cleared device was built to provide support, trackability and stability during the treatment of time-sensitive stroke patients.
Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M
Scientia Vascular, a Salt Lake City-based medtech company focused on developing new vascular devices, was founded in 2007 and has more than 300 employees.
Johnson & Johnson launches 3 new stroke devices
These devices were developed to help clinicians reach and remove distal clots associated with significant pain and swelling. If left untreated, such clots can lead to medical emergencies and even death.
GLP-1 drugs and healthy habits work together to boost heart health, Harvard study confirms
When patients on GLP-1 therapy also make healthy lifestyle choices—getting enough sleep and exercising, for example—the benefits are significantly greater.

ICE-guided Watchman procedures linked to safety concerns—is TEE better for LAAO or will things improve?

TEE and ICE are each associated with certain advantages and disadvantages, researchers explained. The new analysis included data from nearly 40,000 patients.

TAVR patients face a higher risk of stroke for up to 2 years

A majority of strokes after TAVR occur in the first 48 hours, but patients remain at a significantly higher risk for much longer.

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Hospital on the hook for $120M jury verdict after residents miss signs of stroke on CT

“I’ve been a lawyer for 40 years now, and I’ve never heard of a malpractice verdict like this,” the plaintiff attorney said.

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Learning more about AFib: 19 important topics for cardiologists, other heart specialists to investigate

New AFib recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association covered significant ground—but there is still much more to learn, experts explained.

New AFib guidelines include higher recommendations for catheter ablation, LAAO

Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, surgeons and patient representatives all worked together on the updated guidelines, which were published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.

RapidAI receives FDA clearance for subdural hematoma alert module

The product integrates into other modules that detect a variety of emergency conditions affecting the brain, including aneurysm and stroke.

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Private equity-backed pharmaceutical company acquires stroke drug from Bayer

The drug, nimodipine, is a second-generation calcium channel blocker designed to prevent and treat cerebral vasospasm following an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Portfolio diet—which focuses on plant-based, cholesterol-lowering foods—reduces risk of heart disease and stroke

While it is not as well-known as some other heart-healthy diets, the portfolio diet is linked to key cardiovascular benefits. "We need to get the word out," one dietitian said.

Stroke

FDA clears intravascular device billed as ‘world’s smallest camera’ as physicians share new data

FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases

Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M

Johnson & Johnson launches 3 new stroke devices

GLP-1 drugs and healthy habits work together to boost heart health, Harvard study confirms