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Shockwave Medical’s IVL catheter for peripheral lesions linked to positive 1-year data
The new findings, presented during a late-breaking presentation, focused on 110 PAD patients treated with Shockwave Medical's Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter.
Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device
Tulyp Medical, a French medtech startup, has emerged from stealth focused on securing FDA clearance for a patented perfusion device.
FDA highlights new Class I recall for Dexcom CGM app
Dexcom recalled its G6 smartphone app after a software error was causing it to stop working with no warning. This is a Class I recall, which means failing to follow the company's instructions could result in a serious adverse event.
Telehealth ketamine service sued after patient dies of overdose
Mindbloom, a telemedicine company that provides ketamine for depression and anxiety as part of a treatment program, is accused of negligence in the death of Philip Ward. But the facts leading up to his overdose are in dispute.
Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

38% of AFib patients feel ‘trapped’ between risks of stroke, anticoagulants

Atrial fibrillation patients are acutely aware of their five-fold increased risk of stroke, new research from StopAfib.org suggests—and 38 percent report feeling “trapped” between their fear of having a stroke and the major bleeding risks associated with anticoagulants.

Early compression therapy improves prognosis for deep vein thrombosis

Patients who suffer from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) see a “clear benefit” from initiating preventive compression therapy shortly after their diagnosis, as opposed to later stages of treatment, according to a study published this week in the journal Blood.

Is age ‘just a number' when it comes to PCI patients in their 90s?

The proportion of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) performed in nonagenarians has more than doubled in the last decade in the United States, offering a significant survival benefit for those deemed healthy enough for the procedure, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Study: 89% of athletes survive cardiac arrest with AED use

It’s well-known that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be a life-saving tool to treat cardiac arrhythmias, but a new study from the University of Washington underscores just how crucial accessible AEDs can be during competitive sporting events.

On-pump CABG tops off-pump approach for long-term survival

Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with an 11 percent increased risk of mortality compared to on-pump CABG, according to a registry study of cardiac surgeries performed in New Jersey from 2005 to 2011.

There’s a racial gap in NSTEMI care—and it’s not improving

Despite having the highest burden of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. and averaging more comorbidities than white patients, blacks are less likely to receive guideline-concordant care after a non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), researchers reported this week.

Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk in women over 40

Women who most closely adhere to a Mediterranean-style diet could be lowering their risk of stroke by up to 22 percent, according to 17-year results of a large-scale study out of the United Kingdom.

Benefit of anticoagulation for PAH may hinge on disease subtype

A recent meta-analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes suggests the benefit of anticoagulation for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may depend on the subtype of the condition. Mortality rates improved with anticoagulation for patients with idiopathic PAH but worsened for those with scleroderma-associated PAH.

Clinical

Shockwave Medical’s IVL catheter for peripheral lesions linked to positive 1-year data

Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device

FDA highlights new Class I recall for Dexcom CGM app

Telehealth ketamine service sued after patient dies of overdose

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%