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Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

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The study, called IVUS-DCB, is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the clinical benefits of using IVUS in angioplasty procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition in which plaque builds up in arteries in the legs. Half were randomly assigned to receive IVUS plus angiography and half received angiography alone.

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Medtronic Releases Atherectomy Studies at VIVA 2024

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tim.hodson Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:10 Medtronic recently announced results from two studies evaluating the utility of atherectomy for peripheral endovascular interventions. Results from both analyses were released at the Vascular InterVentional Advances (VIVA) 2024 conference in Las Vegas. DA+DCB versus 5.9% versus 21.1%, P =0.014).

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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

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Image courtesy of El Camino Health milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:33 June 13, 2024 — Frederick St. Andreas Grüntzig was a German cardiologist best known for being the first to develop successful balloon angioplasty for expanding lumens of narrowed arteries. standard-of-care for managing postpartum hemorrhage, the JADA System.

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SCAI, SIR, and SVS Jointly Publish Proceedings from Multispecialty Peripheral IVUS Roundtable

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During the roundtable, participants highlighted the potential of IVUS in guiding revascularization procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting, to optimize outcomes for patients. It provides detailed information about the vessel wall, plaque composition, and blood flow characteristics, enabling more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

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Image courtesy: ACC christine.book Thu, 02/29/2024 - 11:22 February 29, 2024 — The American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) will soon be holding its ACC 73rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo , ACC.24 24 from April 6 - 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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Abstract 4140682: Clinical Case: Flipping the Script: Tackling CAD in Dextrocardia During Cardiac Catheterization

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140682-A4140682, November 12, 2024. After guidewire crossing, balloon angioplasty was performed, and a drug-eluting stent was deployed. An intravascular ultrasound was also performed, which was negative for vessel dissection.

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Abstract WP194: Quantified Effects of Intra-Arterial Vasodilatory Therapy for Cerebral Vasospasm

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP194-AWP194, February 1, 2024. Subjects were excluded if balloon angioplasty was performed prior to/within 2 days of the index procedure. Transcranial doppler (TCD) ultrasound was measured pre-IAT (D0) and at D+1 and D+2 post-IAT.