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.

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Heart patients, stroke survivors may live longer if they stay active after hospital discharge

Some patients struggle to bounce back after being hospitalized, but too much sedentary behavior could cause their health to get even worse. The research teams behind two separate studies are highlighting the importance of staying active.

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AI delivers real-time blood clot monitoring, helping cardiologists make treatment decisions

Researchers have used a state-of-the-art microscope and advanced AI to track clotting risks in CAD patients. The goal is to spot blood clots before they even happen, ensuring patients are prescribed the right therapy for their specific needs. 

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PCI just as successful when patients have a history of TAVR—but there are some added risks

Strokes and bleeding complications are more likely when PCI patients have already undergone TAVR, according to a new analysis of ACC registry data.

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Cardiologists share late-breaking TAVR data on first day of SCAI 2025

New TAVR data on SAPT vs. DAPT and prosthesis-patient mismatch among women were some of the many highlights of the conference's opening day.

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Aspiration system for stroke thrombectomy recalled, discontinued after FDA raises concerns

The devices are being recalled and discontinued after the FDA shared a series of concerns. This is a Class I recall, meaning using this system could result in serious injuries or death.

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Perfuze celebrates a ‘major milestone’ for new-look stroke catheter

The Millipede 088 was designed to treat large vessel occlusion stroke patients by “ingesting” the blood clot as opposed to dragging it through the patient’s blood vessels. 

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FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.

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Mediterranean diets that include some lean red meat can still boost cardiovascular health

The study's authors focused on blood pressure reductions and arterial stiffness, sharing their findings in Current Developments in Nutrition.