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.

‘A practice-changing trial’: Semaglutide linked to key benefits for PAD patients with diabetes
Patients who present with type 2 diabetes and PAD often face substantial mobility issues. According to new data presented at ACC.25, however, treatment with semaglutide could represent a major step forward for this high-risk population.
FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths
One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.
AI could help cardiologists predict bleeding, stroke risks in AFib patients on DOACs
Researchers developed several new AI models that could guide the management of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. There is still some work to do in terms of accuracy, but they already appear to outperform the traditional risk scores being used today.
ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.
Philips pulls endovascular devices from market after safety issues prompt Class I recall
Philips is recalling all sizes of its Tack Endovascular System after 20 patient injuries were reported. Interventional cardiologists are urged to stop using the device immediately.

Patients often 'orphaned' after aortic dissection, increasing their risk of complications

“These patients are at ongoing risk for aortic complications, reintervention and death," one researcher said. "What’s particularly alarming is that these risks do not subside over time."

Cardiologists use TTE to screen CAD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysms

TTE, researchers wrote, was "as good as abdominal ultrasound" when it came to screening for AAA.

Many nonvalvular AFib patients skip DOAC therapy altogether

The study's authors hope their work can help with the development of new interventions that target this issue.

Comparing common treatments for posterior circulation stroke

The new study, published in Stroke, included data related to aspiration and stent retriever thrombectomy.

“Thrombosis interrupts and delays venous therapy, increases cost of care and can lead to significant adverse patient outcomes," researchers said.

Open repair outperforms endovascular repair when treating aneurysms of the descending aorta

In-hospital outcomes were similar, but the difference between the two options became clear as time went on.

New clinical trial focused on AI-powered CAD evaluations opens enrollment

The trial will enroll a total of 250 CAD patients.

Lower ischemic stroke risk associated with DAPT in patients with minor stroke and high-risk TIA attack

“Our study adds additional evidence that patients with minor stroke or TIA should be started on DAPT irrespective of their pretreatment antiplatelet status,” the researchers wrote.

Vascular & Endovascular

‘A practice-changing trial’: Semaglutide linked to key benefits for PAD patients with diabetes

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

AI could help cardiologists predict bleeding, stroke risks in AFib patients on DOACs

ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

Philips pulls endovascular devices from market after safety issues prompt Class I recall