Jan 16, 2014

New research is being presented at ISET 2014, the annual  International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy, from January 18 to 22 in Miami Beach. Meeting Highlights Nitinol Stents Maintain QOL ...

Dec 12, 2013

Heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization for people aged 65 and older in the United States. The disease is an important healthcare issue due to its high prevalence, mortality, morbid...

Nov 27, 2013

In 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) updated guidelines on the early management of acute ischemic stroke, representing the first update to these recommen...

Nov 23, 2013

The Particulars: Research indicates that restenosis is a common drawback of balloon angioplasty for treating infrapopliteal arterial obstructions in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI). Two maj...

Nov 21, 2013

According to the American Diabetes Association, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality for people living with diabetes. “The common conditions that coexist with t...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: Data are lacking on the safety and efficacy of using the AngioJet mechanical thrombectomy system (Bayer HealthCare) for treating occluded arteries and veins in hemodialysis patients. ...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: Previous research indicates that multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). Data indicate that 30,000 patients worldwide have under...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: Studies have had varied results on the safety and validity of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter use to prevent iatrogenic pulmonary embolism (PE) that can result from percutaneous endov...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: In hemodialysis patients, early cannulation has been shown to reduce the number of days for which central venous catheters are required, thereby potentially reducing mortality and mor...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: Research indicates that patients with submassive pulmonary embolism (PE)—unlike those with massive PE—are typically managed conservatively despite right ventricular (RV) dysfuncti...

Nov 21, 2013

The Particulars: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has emerged as an acceptable treatment for thoracic aortic diseases and typically involves a hybrid approach. Singular approaches—includi...

Nov 19, 2013

The 2013 VEITHsymposium, the 40th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues, was held Nov. 19-23 in New York City. Why You Should Attend VEITHsymposium   Meeting Highl...

Nov 19, 2013

The Particulars: PCI-related technology has advanced significantly in recent years. However, current data on PCI-related complications is lacking. Data Breakdown: For a study, investigators analyze...

Nov 19, 2013

The Particulars: In previous studies, transradial (TR) catheterization has been shown to have a lower risk of bleeding and access site complications when compared with transfemoral (TF) catheterizatio...

Nov 19, 2013

The Particulars: Data from studies comparing CABG to PCI has been inconsistent when assessing these procedures in patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Little is known ...

Nov 19, 2013

The Particulars: Current guidelines recommend that regional systems be implemented to optimize reperfusion for patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This treatment, however...

Nov 19, 2013

The Particulars: Some studies suggest that the 30-day readmission rate for patients with heart failure (HF) is as high as 25%. Excess HF readmissions now come with financial penalties from CMS. A nurs...

Nov 15, 2013

New research is being presented at AHA 2013, the annual scientific sessions of the American Heart Association, from November 16 to 20 in Dallas. Meeting Highlights Telemonitoring Reduces Heart ...

Nov 15, 2013

The Particulars: Previous research has shown that many patients with diabetes who undergo gastric bypass can experience remission of their diabetes along with significant weight loss. The effects of t...

Nov 14, 2013

For patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), current performance measures recommend annual lipid testing, followed by treatment intensification in cases when abnormal lipid levels are spotted. Litt...