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.

Medical device company raises $87M to study new-look scaffolds for BTK PAD
R3 Vascular also announced that Christopher M. Owens, a veteran of the medical device industry, is its new president and CEO.
Radial vs. femoral access during PCI: Real-world data show proof of a ‘sea change’ in cardiology
The use of radial access during PCI procedures is increasing throughout the United States, and new data presented at the SCAI's annual meeting suggest that could be beneficial for patients.
FDA approves Abbott’s resorbable stent for BTK arteries
The bioresorbable stent, examined at length for the LIFE-BTK clinical trial, stays in place for up to three years before completely dissolving.
FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots
The new-look catheter came out of a medical device incubator started by entrepreneur Eitan Konstantino, PhD, who has years of experience in the vascular space.
Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
The 65-year-old male patient presented with a long medical history and many comorbidities, making surgery too risky.

TMVR with transfemoral access a 'promising option,’ early data suggest

Researchers reported at TCT 2021 that survival was 100% after 30 days.

November 8, 2021

5 years later, TAVR still delivering strong results for intermediate-risk patients

Researchers presented their findings at TCT 2021, noting that TAVR and surgery had similar mortality rates after five years.

November 5, 2021

TAVR more cost-effective than surgery for low-risk patients, new 2-year study confirms

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, examined total costs after two years for more than 900 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR.

November 5, 2021

Patients amenable to interventional procedure for lowering blood pressure

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, included input from 400 patients with high blood pressure.

November 4, 2021

Two-year outcomes highlight the value of TMVR for patients with severe MR

Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.

November 2, 2021

TCT 2021 now offering free virtual attendance

The three-day event is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.

October 26, 2021

TEER associated with ‘important and significant’ reductions in hospitalization rates

Considering the study's high-risk patient population, researchers were especially impressed by these one-year outcomes.

October 22, 2021

TEER benefits all HF patients with SMR, but men see more long-term benefits

The study's authors examined data from men and women who underwent TEER with the MitraClip device in addition to guideline-directed medical therapy.

September 22, 2021

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Medical device company raises $87M to study new-look scaffolds for BTK PAD

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FDA approves Abbott’s resorbable stent for BTK arteries

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