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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Late-breaking cardiovascular drug trials took center stage at ACC.25
Richard Kovacs, MD, detailed some the most important late-breaking cardiology pharmacology trials presented at ACC.25.

Q&A: Cleveland Clinic cardiologist details the past, present and future of drug-eluting stents

Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, shared his thoughts on this important technology in an exclusive interview.

PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system

The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.

We may finally know why type 2 diabetes is associated with vascular damage

New research published in Diabetes provides some potential answers to a big question.

New survey examines the biggest issues impacting care for CAD, PAD patients

Physicians, industry leaders—and, yes, patients themselves—provided an updated look at the state of vascular care in 2021.

Hispanic PAD patients often face longer hospitalizations, higher costs

Hispanic adults with peripheral artery disease tend to seek care through the emergency department—and they are paying the price.

‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021.

Tracking sac regression after endovascular aneurysm repair for AAA

Researchers pointed to the importance of tracking long-term patient outcomes related to EVAR for AAA.

Patients amenable to interventional procedure for lowering blood pressure

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, included input from 400 patients with high blood pressure.

Vascular & Endovascular

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

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

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

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

Late-breaking cardiovascular drug trials took center stage at ACC.25