Cath Lab

The cardiac catheterization laboratory is used for diagnostic angiograms and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Cath labs have also seen expanding use in recent years for transcatheter structural heart procedures. Some hospitals also share these labs with other subspecialties for catheter-based procedures in electrophysiology (EP), interventional radiology, peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid and neuro interventional procedures and vascular surgery.

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Ticagrelor alone after DAPT lowers bleeding risk among heart attack patients undergoing PCI

Researchers examined data from the TWILIGHT study to track how different treatment strategies can impact 12-month PCI outcomes. 

February 16, 2022
Same-day discharge after TAVR is safe for low-risk patients, leads to considerable cost savings

New risk score predicts mortality after TEER

Researchers developed the new algorithm by identifying eight key factors associated with mortality among TEER patients. 

February 14, 2022
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Office-based cath lab setting proves safe for iliac vein stenting

Iliac vein stunting procedures performed in out-patient office-based labs are associated with low complication rates.

February 14, 2022
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Polymer-free amphilimus-eluting stents comparable to drug-eluting stents—and offer a potential advantage

The team's evaluation included data from four different randomized controlled trials. 

February 14, 2022
The Corvia Atrial Shunt is designed to address elevated left atrial pressure (LAP) heart failure patients.

Implantable atrial shunt therapy trial identifies treatable HFpEF patients

The REDUCE LAP-HF II study identified heart failure patients who may benefit from receiving a new transcatheter implant manufactured by Corvia Medical.

February 9, 2022
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Continued anticoagulation after primary PCI boosts survival among STEMI patients

A key takeaway from the group's analysis was that the rate of major bleeding events did not significantly change. 

February 9, 2022
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes

Researchers focused on data from two previous trials to track the impact of IVUS guidance on mortality rates and other key outcomes after three years. 

February 8, 2022
Product Recall

Medtronic recalls a second directional atherectomy device due to risk of tip damage

There have been no incidents at this time, but the device is similar to another Medtronic solution that was recently recalled. 

February 7, 2022
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