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.

Faster treatments, better outcomes: 5 key takeaways from new stroke guideline
The American Stroke Association's first major update in 7 years highlights the importance of coordinated care and expands patient access to critical treatments. It also includes the first detailed recommendations for treating stroke in pediatric patients.
Exploring major trends as IVL keeps evolving
Intravascular lithotripsy is expected to see even wider adoption when lower-profile catheters are introduced and device costs start to drop, explained Samin Sharma, MD.
Vascular surgeon accused of double murder pleads not guilty
The 39-year-old vascular surgeon allegedly killed his ex-wife and her husband on Dec. 30. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison without parole.
IVL competition heats up as Boston Scientific enters US market
Shockwave Medical, now a part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, sits at the top of the IVL market, but things are starting to get more competitive. Boston Scientific gained its own IVL system when it acquired Bolt Medical in 2025.
Treating CLTI with atherectomy fails to improve outcomes—is it worth the cost?
Atherectomy is associated with rising healthcare costs, making it important to learn as much about the procedure's long-term value as possible.

. Plaque erosion detection by the proposed AI algorithm in four cases, with each column showing one case. From top to bottom are the original images, ground truth, and predicted plaque erosion by our proposed method respectively.

New AI model detects plaque erosion in arteries

Detecting plaque erosion can offer an early warning sign of restricted blood flow to the heart, which can cause heart attacks.

New blood test could help predict upcoming heart attacks or strokes

The test works by picking up on subtle blood flow changes that are often a precursor to major medical events.

Statin use may slow progression of arterial stiffness

Continuous and high-adherent statin users had lower baseline arterial stiffness, which also grew more slowly over time.

Links to all the SCAI 2022 late-breaking clinical research

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has announced its late-breaking study presentations at its 2022 Scientific Sessions.

RAAS inhibitors lower risk of aneurysm rupture among patients with high blood pressure

Researchers also noted that uncontrolled hypertension, exposure to second-hand smoke and untreated type 2 diabetes were all associated with a greater rupture risk.

The Advanta V12 and iCast (bottom image) balloon expandable covered stents were recalled by Atrium/Getinge because the balloons may not deflate quickly when using thicker contrast for endovascular use.

More than 68,000 stents recalled after multiple injuries

Dozens of customers have reported issues with the device’s balloon or catheter hub separating from the delivery system, mostly during off-label use in a patient's blood vessels.

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose monitor gains FDA clearance

Regulatory Roundup: FDA clears 2 new devices, grants breakthrough designation to advanced AI model

Catch up on several recent FDA announcements, including an update on the agency's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survival on the rise among high-risk pulmonary embolism patients

The study's authors examined data from more than 1.4 million patients, noting that pulmonary embolism response teams appear to be playing a significant role.

Vascular & Endovascular

Faster treatments, better outcomes: 5 key takeaways from new stroke guideline

Exploring major trends as IVL keeps evolving

Vascular surgeon accused of double murder pleads not guilty

IVL competition heats up as Boston Scientific enters US market

Treating CLTI with atherectomy fails to improve outcomes—is it worth the cost?