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.

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.
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.

Direct oral anticoagulants do not protect patients from COVID-19

The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, explored data from a massive patient registry in Sweden.

‘We have never seen anything like this’: Risk of death 74% higher when COVID-19 patients develop blood clots

Blood clots are unusually common—and quite fatal—among patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Aggressive anticoagulation strategies may be harmful for COVID-19 patients

Anticoagulation therapies are an important part of treating COVID-19 patients—but there appears to be no benefit to taking a more aggressive approach.

Long-term anticoagulation a safe treatment option for elderly AFib patients

Long-term anticoagulation can be recommended for AFib patients 90 years old and older, according to new research.

Risk of death, disability after stroke much higher for COVID-19 patients

Experiencing a stroke while your body is already battling COVID-19 can be especially dangerous, this new study suggests.

Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients

"In patients with COVID-19, we continue to see a relentless, self-amplifying cycle of inflammation and clotting in the body," one researcher said.

Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Ranger drug-coated balloon

The newly approved solution was designed for the treatment of patients with PAD in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery.

American Heart Association, Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology launch online-only journal

The journal is expected to begin publishing by early 2021.

Vascular & Endovascular

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

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