Interventional Cardiology

This cardiac subspecialty uses minimally invasive, catheter-based technologies in a cath lab to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease (CAD). The main focus in on percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) to revascularize patients with CAD that is causing blockages resulting in ischemia or myocardial infarction. PCI mainly consists of angioplasty and implanting stents. Interventional cardiology has greatly expanded in scope over recent years to include a number of transcatheter structural heart interventions.

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OriGen Biomedical recalls ECMO catheters

OriGen Biomedical voluntarily recalled a lot of its 51 VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters, according to the company and the FDA.

NIH launches largest trial to date for HIV-related cardiovascular disease

The NIH has launched a randomized, multicenter, international study to see if statins can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV patients. As of now, no therapies have been found to lower cardiovascular risk in this patient population.

FDA advisory committee recommends approval of cangrelor

An FDA advisory panel recommended the approval of cangrelor to reduce the risk of periprocedural thrombotic events in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing PCI.

PROMETHEUS, ORBIT II, TRIAGE among SCAI's late-breakers

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions’ (SCAI) 2015 scientific session will flash some big names on its marque this year, with PROMETHEUS, ORBIT II and other trials scheduled to make an appearance.

Survey: Orthopedic injuries plague half of operators

Almost half of operators who responded to a survey on occupational health hazards in the cath lab reported they experienced at least one orthopedic injury, and more than one in 20 limited their case load because of radiation exposure.

Statement clarifies use of heart pumps in high-risk patients

Cardiologists trying to navigate the proper course of care for cardiac patients who might benefit from percutaneous mechanical circulatory support received a helping hand in the form of a consensus statement published online April 7. The document provides a roadmap for physicians until there is sufficient high-level evidence to inform guidelines.

Limb function, sensation not impinged by radial artery access

Chalk another one up for transradial access. According to results published online March 26, patients undergoing catheterization via the radial artery had no significant change to limb function and sensation, assessed by cold intolerance, was not adversely impacted.

Benefit of percutaneous heart pumps murky despite skyrocketing use

The use of percutaneous ventricular assist devices (PVADs) has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, but a study published online March 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine casts doubt on their overall benefit, given the high costs and mortality rates.

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