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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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. 

What clinicians need to know about PCI, other revascularization techniques among women

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions has shared a new expert consensus statement that highlights sex-specific considerations associated with revascularization. 

Performing TAVR and TMVR during the same hospitalization may provide value

Patients undergoing both procedures at once tended to be sicker, but their risk of poor outcomes did not significantly increase. 

Catheter ablation 'significantly superior' to drug therapy when treating AFib

Researchers evaluated data from 13 different studies, sharing their findings in Annals of Palliative Medicine.

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Multicenter trial to evaluate IVL treatment for peripheral lesions below the knee

The Disrupt BTK II study will include 250 patients overall. 

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PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system

The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.

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New risk calculator detects TEER patients who may need to be readmitted for HF

Once the tool's performance is properly validated, it could help clinicians deliver better patient care and result in significant cost savings for health systems.

New survey examines the biggest issues impacting care for CAD, PAD patients

Physicians, industry leaders—and, yes, patients themselves—provided an updated look at the state of vascular care in 2021. 

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