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.

What MRI scans tell us about patients with embolic strokes of unknown origin

Many MRI-detected infarcts involved multiple vascular territories.

Boston Scientific acquires thrombectomy specialists for $269M

Boston Scientific had already been a strategic investor in Devoro Medical since 2019, holding an equity stake in the company of approximately 16%.

Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke

A new analysis in EuroIntervention examined the impact of mechanical thrombectomy on patients presenting with acute large-vessel anterior circulation ischemic stroke.

AFib patients face comparable dementia risk with DOACs and warfarin

Researchers tracked data from 25,948 adults over the age of 71.

The close link between pediatric stroke and epilepsy

Children who have an ischemic stroke have a greater chance of developing epilepsy—and the risk lasts for decades.

Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk

"These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote.

Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions

Abbott has finalized a deal that will expand its presence in the vascular market.

Stroke severity, mortality higher among COVID-19 patients

The analysis included data from more than 700 stroke patients.

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