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.

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Nanoflex Robotics, a healthcare technology startup based out of Switzerland, has installed its remote-ready robotics system for neurovascular procedures in the United States for the first time

Swiss startup targets stroke patients with first US install of robotics system for remote vascular interventions

The new-look robotics system can help specialists perform remote mechanical thrombectomies from bedside or as far as thousands of miles away. 

March 8, 2024
Patients who take diuretics, renin-angiotensin system (RAD) inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at the same time face a much higher risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI)

Some older patients taking aspirin to prevent CVD may be doing more harm than good

“Aspirin is no longer a one-size-fits-all preventive tool for older adults," according to one specialist with Michigan Medicine. 

March 7, 2024
Product Recall

FDA announces new Class I recall of drainage systems after 26 injuries

According to the agency, using these devices “may cause serious injuries or death.”

March 7, 2024
Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.

‘Just like smoking tobacco’: Cannabis use increases stroke risk by 42%, heart attack risk by 25%

“It can be a challenging discussion to have with patients because there is evidence that cannabis has some therapeutic properties," one researcher said. "However, as suggested by this study, cannabis use also has significant cardiovascular risks.”  

March 4, 2024
Gen 2 Aria CV Pulmonary Hypertension System implanted in patient for first time.

World’s first patient treated with new implantable device for pulmonary hypertension

The procedure, performed on Feb. 14, was part of an early feasibility trial developed with help from the FDA.

February 29, 2024
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Philips announces new Azurion update focused on improving care for stroke patients

According to Philips, this latest update makes the Azurion image-guided therapy platform more efficient than ever.

February 27, 2024
Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Top 5 diets for heart health: Expert panel puts Mediterranean, DASH at the top

The Ornish diet, a plant-based option developed to help prevent heart disease, also made the final ranking. 

February 26, 2024
Using the Sentinel cerebral protection device during valve-in-valve TAVR is associated with significant clinical improvements.

Cerebral protection devices during valve-in-valve TAVR: Cleveland Clinic cardiologists identify key benefits

Cerebral protection devices, designed to limit the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic valve replacement, may be especially helpful when patients undergo valve-in-valve TAVR.

February 26, 2024
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