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Case Report: Thrombus aspiration and in situ thrombolysis via a Guidezilla guide extension catheter in a patient with high-risk pulmonary embolism

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The Guidezilla guide extension catheter (GEC) with a larger diameter and extended length is widely used in challenging coronary anatomy. However, the constrained accessibility of dedicated catheters has impeded the potential benefits of standard CDT in developing countries.

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FDA Approves Jupiter Endo Pivotal Trial for Pulmonary Embolism

DAIC

The pivotal trial will study the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System, which incorporates Jupiter’s Endoportal Control platform technology into an endovascular procedure intended to treat Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE) with an unprecedented level of control and precision. pivotal study (NCT06576427).

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Penumbra Launches Laser-Cut Hypotube Sheath Designed for Venous Thromboembolism

DAIC

a powerful and advanced mechanical thrombectomy system for the removal of venous thrombus and the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), effectively completing Penumbras VTE platform. The Element Vascular Access System is compatible with Lightning Flash 2.0, The flexibility and torqueability of the Lightning Flash2.0

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Chronic Pulmonary Disease Lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to pulmonary hypertension, which in turn can cause the right side of the heart to enlarge, a condition known as cor pulmonale.

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One?year outcomes of pulmonary vein isolation with a novel cryoballoon: Primary results of the FROZEN AF trial

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

This novel cryoballoon with adjustable size and low compliance successfully achieves pulmonary vein isolation to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), providing more options for patients with PAF. This cryoballoon system was proven to be safe and effective for treatment of patients with drug refractory or drug intolerant PAF.

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A teenager with chest pain, a troponin below the limit of detection, and "benign early repolarization"

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

CT angiogram chest: no aortic dissection or pulmonary embolism. Serial chest xrays: progressive bilateral pulmonary edema. He spent several days in the PICU, undergoing workup including: Serial troponins: rising from 5,700 ng/L (unknown if I or T) to greater than 25,000 ng/L (greater than the lab's upper limit of reporting).

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What can you find with continuous ST monitoring in the ED?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

His initial high sensitivity troponin I returned at 1300 ng/L and given that his cardiac workup was otherwise unremarkable, a CT was obtained to evaluate for pulmonary embolism and aortic aneurysm or dissection but this too was unrevealing. Also: electrical instability, pulmonary edema, or hypotension.