Vascular & Endovascular

This channel includes news on non-coronary vascular disease and therapies. These include peripheral artery disease (PAD), abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm (AAA and TAA), aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism (PE), critical limb ischemia (CLI), carotid artery and stroke interventions, venous interventions, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and interventional radiology therapies. The focus on most of these therapies is minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures performed in a cath lab.

Blood thinners and COVID-19: Researchers from 100-plus sites join forces for new clinical trials

“There is currently no standard of care for anticoagulation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, and there is a desperate need for clinical evidence to guide practice,” one NIH official said. 

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IVL for calcified lesions: Where the technology stands now and where it's headed

In a new analysis, researchers highlighted IVL’s potential for helping with the treatment of coronary artery disease.

Why COVID-19 is, in fact, a microvascular disease—and what that means for clinicians

The combination of inflammation and thrombosis is crucial, suggesting that endothelial dysfunction could be at the heart of this complex infection.

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New discovery might explain why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients

The team's analysis also examines why blood-thinning medications aren't effectively preventing the clots. 

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A winning strategy for blood transfusions among anemic heart attack patients

Researchers detailed a method that improves patient safety and leads to significant cost savings.

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New recommendations for reducing the risk of stroke during, and after, heart surgery

This brand new guidance was published by the American Heart Association.

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Blood transfusions limit brain damage, lead to ‘profoundly improved’ stroke outcomes

Blood substitution therapy removes inflammatory cells from the body, limiting some of the more extreme side effects associated with experiencing a stroke. 

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American Heart Association, Bill Gates donate $3.3M to new research initiative

The project includes a new technology research center at Boston University and support for scientists around the world.

Around the web

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.