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Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

DAIC

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.

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Philips Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial for Integrated Single-Device to Treat PAD

DAIC

tim.hodson Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:23 Nov. 4, 2024 — Royal Philips recently announced enrollment of the first patient in the U.S. THOR IDE clinical trial, which will study an innovative combined laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy catheter that integrates two critical PAD treatments into a single device.

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Elixir Medical Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DynamX Bioadaptor

DAIC

The designation recognizes the novelty of the technology and the potential to provide a more effective treatment option for patients with coronary artery disease. The DynamX bioadaptor has a novel design and mechanism of action designed to return the diseased vessel to a more normal condition, through three distinct phases.

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

DAIC

The roundtable provided a unique opportunity to identify knowledge gaps and discuss how IVUS can enhance our understanding and treatment of peripheral arterial and deep venous pathology." IVUS is a minimally invasive imaging technique that allows physicians to visualize the inside of blood vessels in real-time.

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Clinical utility of lipoprotein(a): an interventionist’s perspective

The British Journal of Cardiology

Large-scale observational data have demonstrated a robust, independent association of elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

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Two Studies Show Clot-Sensing Guidewire Successfully Identifies 'Fresh Clot' to Support Decision-Making in PAD Treatment

DAIC

tim.hodson Mon, 12/16/2024 - 12:19 Dec.13, For PAD, the clot-sensing technology is being developed to instantly identify fresh clot and differentiate it from organized clot thrombus poor in RBCs as well as plaque, calcium and other tissue in real-time to inform individualized PAD treatment. Please visit Sensome for more information.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).