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.

AI brings cardiology, neurology teams together to boost care for stroke patients

A new post-stroke care pathway from Viz.ai and Medtronic is associated with significant benefits, including higher patient and clinician satisfaction.

Post-stroke follow-up care considerably worse for women than men

Female stroke survivors are less likely to receive a cardiology referral or undergo cardiac monitoring than their male counterparts.

Be good to your teeth: Regular flossing reduces risk of stroke, AFib

The difference in atrial fibrillation risk was unexpected, surprising researchers.

AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes

An advanced algorithm was trained to evaluate more than 100 different details about the inside of a patient's eye. Its ability to identify high-risk patients was comparable to more traditional techniques, exciting researchers.

Medtronic expands carotid portfolio with Contego Medical deal

Medtronic entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical for carotid and peripheral vascular disease revascularization products. The agreement includes an option to acquire the full company at a later date.

Johnson & Johnson pauses use of FDA-approved PFA system to investigate patient complications

Johnson & Johnson MedTech's Varipulse PFA system has been linked to multiple reports of "neurovascular events" in patients. The company hopes to share more information in the days ahead.

ACC offers practical approaches for arrhythmia monitoring after stroke

The American College of Cardiology published an expert consensus on practical approaches for arrhythmia monitoring after stroke to improve post-stroke care by identifying and managing atrial fibrillation.

older patient with a doctor at their house

‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors

Approximately 800,000 strokes occur each year in the United States alone. A majority of people survive, due in part to key advances in patient care over the years, but they often go forward without receiving the long-term help they need to recover and thrive.

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