Vascular & Endovascular: COVID-19 surges & stroke care | LAAO lowers the risk of stroke after surgery

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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How later COVID-19 surges impacted heart attack and stroke numbers

This new analysis helps paint a better picture of how COVID-19 has affected patient care in the United States.

How later COVID-19 surges impacted heart attack and stroke numbers

This new analysis helps paint a better picture of how COVID-19 has affected patient care in the United States.

LAAO during cardiac surgery helps AFib patients reduce stroke risk

AFib patients undergoing cardiac surgery may benefit from concomitant LAAO, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen among this important specialty.

LAAO during cardiac surgery helps AFib patients reduce stroke risk

AFib patients undergoing cardiac surgery may benefit from concomitant LAAO, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.

FDA announces recall of more than 30,000 Boston Scientific stent systems after numerous injuries

In total, the recall affects 31,798 venous stent systems distributed to customers from September 2018 to April 2021.

LAAO significantly lowers the risk of stroke after surgery among heart rhythm patients

“This is a procedure that’s done once, and it keeps giving a benefit over time,” one researcher said. “This is going to prevent thousands of strokes.”

While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.

LAAO significantly lowers the risk of stroke after surgery among heart rhythm patients

“This is a procedure that’s done once, and it keeps giving a benefit over time,” one researcher said. “This is going to prevent thousands of strokes.”

LAAC patients with major bleeding face worse outcomes, longer lengths of stay

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, included data from nearly 20,000 patients treated in 2016 and 2017.

IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

LAAC patients with major bleeding face worse outcomes, longer lengths of stay

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, included data from nearly 20,000 patients treated in 2016 and 2017.

LAAO with Watchman device consistently lowers stroke risk after 1 year

After one year, the stroke rate for LAAO patients was just 1.53%.

LAAO with Watchman device consistently lowers stroke risk after 1 year

After one year, the stroke rate for LAAO patients was just 1.53%.

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