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Bleeding complications may continue first year after TAVR

While periprocedural safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures has improved, late bleeding complications may still be an issue. 

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Age-adjusted test aims to reduce unneeded pulmonary embolism imaging

Hoping to reduce the frequency of unnecessary imaging in older patients, research published in the December issue of CHEST explored a sliding adjustment scale to D-dimer testing for pulmonary embolism.

Stroke care imperiled by impending shortage of vascular neurologists

A talent void is pending among stroke specialists, according to a study published in the December issue of Stroke. The question posed by the authors is how to increase the number of young vascular neurologists entering the pipeline to compensate for losses.

Study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds intra-arterial treatment for clot removal is more effective at treating stroke than standard medical care

Study results released today in The New England Journal of Medicine gave the world of stroke care more evidence that physicians are winning the battle against this debilitating disease, which affects as many as one in six people. 

Vital Images' Endovascular Stent Planning Application with Fenestrated Stent Planning receives FDA clearance

Approximately 600,000 global cases of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are diagnosed annually1. Left untreated, these aneurysms can rupture, causing profound internal bleeding often leading to death within minutes2.

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HDL cholesterol’s carrying capacity lowers risk for atherosclerosis

The removing ability of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may be the secret behind apparently “good” cholesterol, according to a study published Dec. 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Active trend analysis helps hospitals find & correct PCI device issues

Active and real-time is better, especially when assessing device safety in the general population. A Massachussetts-based hospital network analyzing the safety of PCI-related devices found that a real-time safety alert was able to change practices to improve patient safety and outcomes.

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FDA clears way for two quadripolar leads

The FDA approved two quadripolar leads for use in cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators for patients with heart failure.

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Key takeaways from RSNA 2024 for AI, CT, MRI and the radiology staffing shortage

Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

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