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.

FDA clears AI-powered vascular imaging software
The new software provides automated measurements that save time and improve the care of aortic aneurysm patients.
FDA approves key update for Medtronic’s Endurant stent graft system
Going forward, Medtronic can include clinical evidence related to the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the device's labeling. This is the first time an EVAR system has received such an approval.
Florida patient sues hospital, cardiology practice for alleged negligence after leg amputation
The patient alleges she experienced significant delays in care after being rushed to the hospital for acute limb ischemia. She also says no vascular surgeons were available, limiting her treatment options.
FastWave lines up principal investigators for pivotal intravascular lithotripsy trial
"The key question isn't just whether a device works, but whether it makes procedures more efficient and provides physicians with a more predictable tool for treating patients with complex arterial disease," explained co-principal investigator Venita Chandra, MD, clinical professor of surgery at Stanford Health Care.
Medtech companies team up for new robot capable of treating stroke, aneurysm
Siemens Healthineers and Styker are collaborating on a brand new robotic system that can perform a variety of neurovascular procedures.

‘The next wave of complications’: Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients face a prolonged stroke risk

The median time from a positive serological test result to acute ischemic stroke was nearly 55 days.

How patient care changes when stroke centers offer endovascular thrombectomy

Researchers simulated more than 80 million patient encounters, running a variety of models to gain as much insight as possible.

USPSTF shares recommendation on screening asymptomatic adults for atrial fibrillation

The organization is accepting public comments on this topic until May 17.

US recommends pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

The FDA and CDC announced the recommendation in a new joint statement. Nearly 7 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in the United States so far.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being investigated for possible blood clot risk

The European Medicines Agency is investigating the issue with help from the FDA. At this stage, the group emphasized that it remains unclear if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is associated with any specific blood clot risk.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine associated with risk of rare, potentially fatal blood clots

These blood clots have been responsible for a total of 18 deaths. Experts have continued to emphasize that the benefits of vaccination still outweigh the risks.

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension benefit from sotatercept treatment

After 24 weeks, treatment with sotatercept was associated with a significant reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance.

The blood clot plot continues: Countries suspend use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in younger adults

The ongoing saga continues. Both Germany and Canada have now limited the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine among younger adults.

Vascular & Endovascular

FDA clears AI-powered vascular imaging software

FDA approves key update for Medtronic’s Endurant stent graft system

Florida patient sues hospital, cardiology practice for alleged negligence after leg amputation

FastWave lines up principal investigators for pivotal intravascular lithotripsy trial

Medtech companies team up for new robot capable of treating stroke, aneurysm