There have been a total of 11 incidents so far, including seven injuries and two deaths. Boston Scientific said the agent can still be used if operators follow specific instructions during lower GI bleed embolization procedures.  

Interventional procedures play an integral role in managing traumatic pediatric injuries nonoperatively, though specific guidelines for the use of endovascular interventions in this setting have not been fully defined prior to these latest recommendations.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

There were no statistical differences in overall complication rates between the traditional and expedited groups, but there were marked savings and shorter hospital stays.

New research explored the potential savings of turning off angiography systems at night and on weekends.

Kumar Madassery, MD, detailed some of the techniques and tools used to restore blood flow to the foot to help foot wounds heal and prevent amputation.

Ken Rosenfield, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and William Gray, MD, of Lankenau Heart Institute, detailed the long-term impact of a key policy shift. 

A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.